Project Engineer II Moorings

Subsea7; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Subsea7 in Houston seeks a Mooring Engineer Level II to deliver mooring system design and installation support for offshore facilities such as semisubmersibles and FPSOs. Responsibilities include producing technical documentation, participating in client meetings, and guiding the project from engineering to offshore execution.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in mooring or offshore renewables, an engineering degree, and the ability to work within time and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with professional qualifications as specified.
• Relevant engineering experience 2–5 years in mooring systems installation or offshore renewables.
• Good awareness of marine classification and local legislation.
• Ability to work within time and budget constraints.
• Professional presentation suitable to the role; strong organizational skills.
• Houston office base with potential offshore/site work up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for mooring systems installation and related offshore activities.
• Produce deliverables including design calculations, specifications, procedures and reports.
• Attend meetings with clients, subcontractors and 3rd parties in a technical capacity.
• Liaise with subsea disciplines and support mobilizations and offshore work as required.

Education

Engineering Degree in Ocean Engineering/Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What will you be doing?

Under guidance from Senior Mooring Engineer or Lead Mooring Engineer as appropriate, the Mooring Engineer Level II provides engineering skills to projects, tendering activities, engineering studies, vessels & equipment and/or offshore engineering processes required to install offshore Mooring Systems for Oil & Gas Floating Structures – Semisubmersibles, FPSOs, etc. Compliance with and delivery against project plans, relevant engineering standards and contractual obligations is required. The Engineer will usually work as part of a team and may also be required to provide information and engineering guidance to other functions within the business. Provides specialist skills, integrity and knowledge in areas of mooring engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice. Aware of clients' needs; addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions. Under limited supervision, the successful candidate would be involved in the engineering activities related to the preparation and offshore installation of anchor piles and mooring systems, including tow and hook-up of Host facility/Floating Wind Structures. Responsible for the production of deliverables, which may include engineering support to the Drawing Office, design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, progress reports, bid evaluations, study reports and various 3rd-party submissions. Under limited supervision, independently evaluates, organizes and prioritizes work. Understands clients' needs; identifies and addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions. Signs and issues technical documentation as originator or checker, accepting personal responsibility for its adequacy. Ensures all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed. Represents the Company in meetings/correspondence with Clients, Subcontractors, 3rd Parties etc., in a technical capacity. Ensure full traceability of the technical development of the assigned scope throughout the life of the project. Actively engage in knowledge sharing, capture of Lessons Learned and application of Engineering Standards. Understand Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes and key SCM commodity strategies. Actively engage in the project risk assessment and mitigation processes. Undertake, and check others’, analysis, design and engineering activities associated with subsea construction and installation. Design and detailing in accordance with acknowledged industry Codes, Standards and Design Guides; Client Specifications and Scopes of Work. Liaise with associated subsea related disciplines and understand the interfaces within a project. Provide engineering assistance during mobilizations and occasional periods of offshore or site working. Support the development of project-specific procedures for the implementation of work to be carried out by onshore & offshore personnel in accordance with Requirements for some local and international travel (up to 25%). Offshore/Off-site location (within and outside the US) during project execution phases as required (up to 25%). Ability to pass a UKOOA physical and BOSIET training.

What experience would we like you to have?

Professional qualifications – Engineering Degree in Ocean Engineering/Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Demonstrable experience in a similar role will also be considered). Relevant engineering experience (2 - 5 years) in installing mooring systems within the Oil and Gas industry and/or Offshore Renewables. Awareness of marine classification and local legislation (Essential). Demonstrable ability to work within time/budget constraints. Presents self in a professional manner appropriate to the role. Demonstrable ability to prioritize and organize work. Identifies industry codes, standards and design guidelines. Ability to support package engineering and management. Majority of the work would be carried out of Subsea 7’s Houston office.