Project Engineering Manager

Search Results; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornbeck Offshore Services seeks a Project Engineering Manager to lead the project engineering team supporting offshore and subsea projects, with emphasis on work-class ROV operations. You will oversee engineering deliverables, equipment integration, and safe, cost-effective project execution.

The role requires 8–10 years of offshore engineering experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of IMCA guidance and HSEQ requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, ocean, marine, electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of offshore engineering experience, with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project engineering team and manage workloads, resources and performance.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, procedures and project execution documentation.
• Provide technical oversight for ROV systems, subsea tooling and equipment integration.
• Coordinate engineering support for vessel mobilizations, lifting, sea fastening and offshore operations.
• Review and approve engineering documentation ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Provide guidance to Project Managers and offshore personnel on engineering challenges.
• Manage budgets, resources and subcontracted engineering services.
• Support technical proposals, project estimates and feasibility assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Offshore engineering

ROV systems knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, ocean, marine, electrical engineering

Tools

IMCA guidance

HSEQ requirements

Job description

Project Engineering Manager (HOSS)

Job Description

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading engineering activities supporting the planning, preparation, mobilization, and execution of offshore and subsea projects, with emphasis on work-class ROV operations. The position oversees the project engineering team, ensuring technical deliverables, equipment integration, and operational methodologies support safe, efficient, and cost-effective project execution.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project engineering team, managing workloads, resources, and personnel performance.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, technical procedures, and project execution documentation.
• Provide technical oversight for ROV systems, subsea tooling, and equipment integration.
• Coordinate engineering support for vessel mobilizations, lifting arrangements, sea fastening, and offshore operations.
• Review and approve engineering documentation within delegated authority, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Managers and offshore personnel, resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Manage engineering resources, departmental budgets, schedules, and subcontracted engineering services.
• Support technical proposals, project estimates, feasibility assessments, and commercial activities.
• Oversee engineering risk assessments, technical reviews, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Promote engineering standardization, operational improvements, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with Technical Authorities, clients, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

Education / Training

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Ocean, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

Minimum 8–10 years of relevant engineering experience in offshore construction, subsea operations, or ROV services, including leadership experience.

Special Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of work-class ROV systems, subsea tooling, and offshore equipment integration.
• Experience managing engineering teams, project deliverables, budgets, and resources.
• Comprehensive understanding of vessel mobilizations, offshore lifting operations, and subsea intervention activities.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, including IMCA guidance and HSEQ requirements.
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with project management and offshore operations teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically, internationally, and offshore as required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office based, with some vessels in port and shop environment work.
• Some travel required.
• This position is expected to report in office.

Hornbeck Offshore Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.