Senior Project Engineer

Fugro-Geoteam AS; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging projects

Onshore/offshore experience

Flexible start/finish times

Training & progression

Inclusive & diverse team

Office near train stations

Job summary

Fugro-Geoteam AS seeks a Senior (Subsea) Project Engineer to join our established engineering team for subsea and ROV projects based in West Perth with occasional project site visits and offshore work.

You will work with the Project Manager and Lead Engineers to execute project scopes, interface with clients, and advance engineering technologies into projects, ensuring delivery meets HSE, quality, and commercial standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in subsea/offshore engineering and project delivery.
• Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical, mechatronic, structural, ocean engineering or naval architecture.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Project Manager and Lead Engineers to execute project work scopes and interface with clients.
• Evaluating and enhancing engineering technologies and integrating them into projects.
• Executing work packages to meet HSE, quality and commercial standards.
• Supervising project and graduate engineers through design reviews and offshore execution.
• Managing subcontractors and equipment manufacturers, including SIT and FAT oversight.

Skills

Subsea/offshore engineering

Project delivery

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BEng in mechanical/ocean/naval architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Due to recent project awards, we are seeking a Senior (Subsea) Project Engineer to join our established engineering team for upcoming subsea and ROV projects. This role is based in West Perth and requires occasional project site visits and offshore work.

You will be responsible for:

• Working with the Project Manager and Lead Engineers to execute project work scopes and regularly interface with clients.
• Evaluating and enhancing emerging and existing engineering technologies, collaborating with the Engineering team to integrate them into projects.
• Executing work packages, ensuring delivery meets HSE, quality, and commercial standards.
• Supervising and guiding project and graduate engineers through design review, constructability, HAZID workshops, and offshore execution.
• Managing subcontractors and equipment manufacturers, including preparing documentation and overseeing Site Integration Tests (SIT) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

About You

We’re looking for a team player who is proactive, collaborative, and takes ownership. You build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and bring a positive, solution-focused mindset.

Your success in securing this role will require:

• Proven experience in subsea/offshore engineering and project delivery.
• A Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical, mechatronic, structural, or ocean engineering, or naval architecture.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project.
• Experience with specialist software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks is also desirable.
• A full driver’s license.
• The ability to obtain an offshore survival course and pass the associated medical exam.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a full, valid work visa.

Who are we

We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges. Our Project Engineering team provides subsea services to the Australia, Asia, and Pacific regions, including construction, inspection, repair, maintenance (IMR), and decommissioning. Reducing our carbon footprint, we lead the way in advanced remote system technology solutions, including Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

How we work

At Fugro, we embrace a collaborative way of working where people are encouraged to be themselves, recognising that diverse voices and cultures contribute unique perspectives, spark creativity, and drive innovation. We aim to help our people grow toward their full potential by promoting alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability—within a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment. While we embrace the flexibility of remote work, we also value face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions and sharing a meal together.

Benefits

• Fugro offers Challenging and interesting portfolios of projects and work scopes
• Onshore and offshore project experience
• Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive compensation | Annual salary reviews 12 week Parental Leave policy Salary continuance insurance Culture that supports career development, training and progression An inclusive and diverse group of colleagues who happily share knowledge Friendly, 'no-ego' environment where you can be yourself New office | Walking distance from train stations | Red Cat bus Exposure to new technology