Senior Engineer

IK Subsea AS; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IK Subsea AS in Stavanger seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering and design for subsea projects, from concept through offshore deployment. You will own technical deliverables and work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, rigorous application of codes and standards, and collaboration to deliver safe, reliable subsea equipment and systems across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Four or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of codes and standards.
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented.
• Hands-on subsea lifecycle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering and design activities for significant subsea projects.
• Develop concepts, layouts, calculations and technical documentation.
• Coordinate interfaces with suppliers, fabrication, testing and deployment.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet standards and project requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Codes & standards

Analytical mindset

Ownership mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Lead mechanical engineering and design for subsea projects, from initial concepts and calculations through fabrication, testing, and deployment.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)


• Four or more years of relevant experience


• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and ability to apply relevant codes and standards


• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach


• Opportunity to take real ownership of technically demanding subsea projects


• Hands-on environment from concept to offshore deployment

The Opportunity

At IK Subsea, engineering does not end when the drawings are released. You will take technically demanding equipment from initial concepts and calculations through fabrication, testing, and offshore deployment, seeing your engineering decisions brought to life.

This is an opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to take real ownership, work closely with others, and make a tangible impact throughout the entire project lifecycle. In a dynamic and hands-on environment, you will help solve complex engineering challenges and contribute directly to the success of critical subsea operations.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose mechanical engineering solutions for complex subsea projects and equipment.

You will:

Lead mechanical engineering and design activities for significant projects and complex scopes, applying advanced technical expertise across mechanical engineering, systems and equipment.

Develop and evaluate mechanical concepts, layouts, detailed designs, calculations and technical documentation in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards and customer expectations.

Solve complex engineering and execution challenges, make sound technical decisions, anticipate risks and take ownership of technical deliverables and risks within your assigned scope.

Apply strong knowledge of mechanical systems, relevant codes and standards, and project execution to deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

Consider system-level interfaces and integration across disciplines, lead complex technical interfaces and influence technical direction.

Participate in engineering planning, design reviews, verification, validation and technical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.

Work closely with other disciplines, suppliers, fabrication, procurement, quality and testing to coordinate interfaces and support successful project delivery.

Support supplier follow-up, manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting as required.

Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable requirements, standards, quality systems and HSE expectations.

Identify, communicate and resolve technical risks, deviations, non-conformities and engineering issues within your scope.

Contribute to engineering changes, product improvements, lifecycle support and continuous improvement of engineering processes and ways of working.

Guide and mentor less experienced engineers, communicate technical matters clearly and share relevant knowledge across the engineering team.

Work with a high degree of independence, seeking appropriate support or escalation when required.

Travel as required for relevant engineering and project activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (strong relevant experience can be a substitute.

Four or more years of relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies

Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and ability to apply relevant codes and standards.

Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach.

Ability to manage own workload and deliverables within agreed timelines.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Commitment to quality, technical integrity, safe working practices, and continuous improvement.

Willingness to develop competence and share knowledge within the engineering team.