Lead Project Engineers - SURF and Construction

DOF group; Haugesund; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide fleet exposure

Insurance & pension

Activity subsidy

Company apartments at Voss

Career growth and internal mobility

Job summary

DOF Group seeks experienced Lead Project Engineer SURF and Construction to strengthen our subsea team. You will plan and execute marine operations in the Atlantic region and collaborate across onshore and offshore teams to deliver high-quality results.

This role offers exposure to SURF and Construction projects with opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in marine operations, strong leadership, and English fluency, with Scottish/Scandinavian language skills a

Qualifications

• Higher technical education (bachelor's or master's) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in marine operations, preferably offshore installation or subsea operations.
• Experience from SURF and Construction engineering and development for marine and subsea operations.
• Knowledge of SURF and Construction installation vessels, deployment spreads, intervention tools, lifting and connection aids.
• Able to lead and contribute effectively within project teams, and work independently in dynamic project environments.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in a Scandinavian language for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex subsea projects, from planning to offshore execution.
• Own technical packages and act as the key client interface.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline onshore and offshore teams to meet targets.
• Drive compliance and continuous improvement with DOF standards and regulations.
• Prepare task plans, procedures, and other engineering deliverables as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and strengthen HSE practices on projects.
• Be part of an integrated offshore services company with vessel, ROV, and AUV capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

English fluency

Team leadership

Independent work

Scandinavian language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Join us as Lead Project Engineer SURF and Construction. We are looking for several experienced Lead Project Engineers to strengthen and further develop our engineering team within Subsea Umbilical Risers and Flowline (SURF) and Construction. As part of the DOF engineering department, you will plan and execute marine operations in the Atlantic Region and support projects in other regions. You will work in a positive, innovative environment with highly educated and skilled colleagues.

DOF offers a blend of junior and experienced engineers supported by operational personnel, fostering professional growth and personal development. We are a value-driven organisation with clear guiding principles to meet project and client expectations with strong understanding and commitment to HSEQ standards. Our core values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Safety.

If you enjoy working with people from different parts of the world, we invite you to apply.

Far from ordinary – It is not your everyday job

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex subsea projects — from planning and procedures to offshore execution, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality results.
• Own technical packages and act as the key interface with clients, bringing innovation and precision to every challenge.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline onshore and offshore teams to meet targets for our service lines.
• Drive compliance and continuous improvement by aligning with DOF’s high standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Take on engineering responsibilities as required by preparing task plans, procedures, and other engineering deliverables, with responsibilities varying by project and operational needs.
• Make an impact by mentoring junior engineers, enhancing HSE practices, and contributing to smarter, safer project execution while being a technical expert within your field.
• Be part of an integrated offshore services company combining vessel-, ROV- and AUV- ownership with project management.
• Build deeper expertise in your field while gaining the opportunity to expand experience across IMR, Decommissioning, and Mooring services.

Typical projects and scope

You will experience a dynamic and varied workday with opportunities to work on a diverse range of SOW across the Atlantic region SURF and Construction projects, such as:

• Mobilisation & riser/umbilical replacement, new risers/umbilicals
• Installation of small template structures, riser anchor bases, flying leads, tie-ins and GRP structures completing tie-backs

Qualifications

• Higher technical education (bachelor's or master's degree) and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in marine operations; preferably from offshore installation or subsea operations. Experience with installation analyses is advantageous
• Experience from SURF and Construction engineering and development for marine and subsea operations
• Knowledge of SURF and Construction installation vessels, deployment spreads, intervention tools, lifting and connection aids
• Candidates should be capable of leading and contributing effectively within project teams, as well as working independently in dynamic project environments to deliver projects
• Ability to lead and achieve work in project teams, and work independently in dynamic project environments, delivering fast-track projects
• Fluency in English; proficiency in a Scandinavian language for specific positions

Is this the perfect role for you, but you don’t meet every single requirement? We value the right person over a perfect match and encourage you to apply.

Location and relocation

Office location is Bergen or Haugesund, with Oslo as an option. It is essential that applicants reside within commuting distance or plan to relocate to meet this requirement. Please confirm in your application that you do so.

Application details

Application due date: 31.08.2026

Contacts

Per Christian Vie, Engineering Manager: email not shown

Inger Irina Lie, Recruitment Specialist: email not shown

Security assessment: DOF Subsea Norway conducts an assessment of security suitability, including affiliations to high-risk countries and a background check. The assessment forms part of the recruitment process and may affect employment.

According to Norwegian security authorities, the affiliation assessment focuses on citizenship, family relationships, financial relationships, or other affiliations with any high-risk country and is part of an overall security assessment.

Who we are

DOF is a leading provider of integrated marine and subsea services to the global offshore energy market. We combine expertise, assets, and technology to execute integrated subsea and offshore operations safely and reliably.

Unlocking the future, together.

Why Join DOF?

We offer a supportive and enriching work environment with benefits such as:

• Worldwide fleet and global project exposure
• Competitive insurance and pension schemes
• Physical activity subsidy
• Company apartments at Voss for skiing and hiking
• Career growth and internal mobility