Project Engineer – Oilfield Services

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a Project Engineer to lead engineering tasks around capping stacks, connectors, and subsea assets. The role blends detailed design, customer support, and cross-functional project engineering.

The position requires a degree in engineering (ABET/EAC), FE or EIT, and 4+ years in engineering design or aftermarket support, with subsea design experience and proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Mathcad. Occasional travel to support field ops.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from ABET-accredited program.
• EIT Certification or FE exam preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in engineering design or aftermarket engineering support.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in subsea equipment design.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, MS Teams, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in Mathcad software

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer and technical point of contact for client needs.
• Provide engineering lead for manufactured equipment and modifications.
• Perform engineering analysis including FEA for structural, lifting, pressure containing, and hydraulic design.
• Generate and revise 3D models of equipment and assets.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings with weld calls, fits, materials, coatings, and quality requirements.
• Author and approve field manuals and procedures.
• Manage operating manuals, repairs, and maintenance for department assets.
• Interface with client as primary technical representative for system and project support matters.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Technician staff for accurate design information.
• Manage handovers of equipment between Trendsetter Projects and Service departments.
• Input for continued improvement of processes and assets; contribute to new techniques for subsea operations.
• Share experiences and mentor Trendsetter colleagues.
• Conform to all Trendsetter employment policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree from ABET/EAC-accredited program

EIT certification or FE exam preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Mathcad

Job description

Trendsetter Engineering provides the Subsea Oil and Gas Industry with custom designed solutions for production, intervention, capping, and containment. The Project Engineer is primarily responsible for performing and leading engineering tasks associated with capping stacks, connectors, and other Oilfield Services assets. The role requires a motivated individual with cross-functional skills to excel in detailed design, customer support, and project engineering. This position will be primarily based from the Trendsetter office located in Houston, TX, but may require occasional travel in support of field operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Engineer and technical point of contact for capping stack consortium client needs.
• Lead technical support for rental equipment (outside of intervention systems).
• Engineering lead for manufactured equipment- including new equipment and modifications to existing assets.
• Perform engineering analysis including FEA for structural, lifting, pressure containing, and hydraulic design purposes.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise for Oilfield Services in areas including equipment design, assembly, testing, repair, and maintenance.
• Generate and revise 3D models of existing and new build intervention systems and ancillary equipment assets.
• Generate detailed multi-view manufacturing drawings including detail such as weld call outs, bearing fits, finishes, materials of construction, coatings, and quality requirements.
• Author and approve field manuals and procedures.
• Manage operating manuals, repairs, and maintenance for department assets.
• Act as “’beach” support for offshore field operations, for assigned projects.
• Implement changes to resolve system and project problems. Improve product performance and reliability. Author MOC and NCR as required.
• Develop specifications and test requirements that drive product design.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the Trendsetter supplied equipment.
• Interface with the client as the primary technical representative for system and project support matters.
• Interface with Project Managers and Technician staff as required ensuring technical information is accurate and consistent.
• Manage handovers of equipment between Trendsetter Projects team and Service departments. Clearly communicate design requirements for various project scopes.
• Coordination of support with third party companies and Trendsetter departments as required. Provide input for the continued improvement of existing processes and assets. Contribute to the development of new techniques and technology in support of subsea operations.
• Share relevant experiences and mentor Trendsetter colleagues.
• Must conform to all employment policies and procedures of Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education:

o Engineering Degree from an EAC/ABET accredited program.

o E.I.T. Certification or passed FE exam preferred

• Experience and Skills:

o Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in engineering design or aftermarket engineering support.

o Minimum of 2 years’ experience in subsea equipment design.

o Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD software

o Proficient with Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, MS Teams, etc.)

o Knowledgeable in Mathcad software

• Personal Attributes:

o Strong leadership and organizational skills

o Good communication & presentation skills, both written and oral

o Ability to work independently and within a team environment

o Ability to adapt to change, when required due to the rapid response nature of business

o Work autonomously as well as under direction

o Handle multiple projects and deadlines with changing priorities