Principal Engineer – Rig Moves & QC

Global Maritime; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Maritime invites applications for a Principal Engineer – Rig Move and QC to lead technical work in offshore positioning, rig moves, and anchoring projects. You will provide guidance to offshore teams and onshore personnel, ensuring high-quality data and safe operations across complex projects.

You will review key documents, mentor junior staff, and contribute to tenders and business development, while upholding the Global Maritime management system and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Geomatics, Surveying Engineering, Navigation, Oceanography, or related discipline.
• 10+ years offshore and marine industry experience, with focus on rig positioning, marine surveying, and offshore operations.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience supporting offshore rig moves, anchor handling, DP or surface positioning.
• Proven experience leading or supporting complex rig move, offshore positioning, and anchoring operations.
• Strong understanding of geodesy, coordinate systems, datums, and surveying principles.
• Experience with online positioning systems, GNSS, anchoring analyses, catenary calculations, and anchor line geometry.
• Experience reviewing and preparing Statements of Work, pre-lay plans, and anchoring documentation.
• Offshore operational experience with AHTS/AHV vessels, drilling rigs, or related sectors.
• OPITO BOSIET/HUET and offshore medical certificate.
• Industry certifications (FIG/IHO Hydrographic) are advantageous.
• Strong English and Norwegian communication skills; commercial awareness for tenders and business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across offshore positioning, rig moves, and anchoring projects to ensure safety and quality.
• Review and approve key project documents such as SOWs, pre-lay plans, and anchoring analyses.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and surveyors.
• Support tender activities and client engagement for Marine Services growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Commercial awareness

Education

MSc Geomatics / related maritime engineering

BSc Geomatics / Surveying Engineering

Tools

GNSS technologies

Surveying equipment

Geodetic software

Job description

Global Maritime invites applications for a Principal Engineer – Rig Move and QC to lead technical work in offshore positioning, rig moves, and anchoring projects. You will provide guidance to offshore teams and onshore personnel, ensuring high-quality data and safe operations across complex projects.

You will review key documents, mentor junior staff, and contribute to tenders and business development, while upholding the Global Maritime management system and regulatory compliance.