Senior Subsea Operations & Layout Lead

SPERTON - Where Great People Meet

New Jersey

On-site

USD 95,000 - 158,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Exposure to international projects

Professional development

Job summary

SPERTON is seeking a Senior Subsea Operations & Layout Engineer to lead design, integration, testing, and installation of complex subsea systems. Location options include Sandsli, Bergen (preferred) or Lysaker, Oslo, with remote consideration.

You will own subsea layout and operations scopes, coordinate testing and risk reviews, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and installation contractors on international projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Subsea Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant subsea or offshore engineering experience.
Proven experience with subsea system testing, installation, or system integration.
Strong knowledge of subsea system design, layout, and installation principles.
Knowledge of ROV access, intervention, and installation methods.

Responsibilities

Follow up design during early project phases to ensure equipment is suitable for testing and installation, including adequate ROV access.
Perform layout reviews and ensure effective subsea system integration across engineering disciplines.
Lead system testing activities and coordinate testing execution throughout the project.
Develop test programs and act as the test lead.
Ensure all required system testing equipment is specified and procured.
Develop stack-up test procedures, installation guidelines, and mobilisation procedures.
Perform ROV simulations and prepare ROV access reports.
Follow up on required tooling and installation equipment.
Ensure alignment between system design, installation philosophy, and operational execution.
Manage technical interfaces with customers, suppliers, and installation contractors.
Lead technical meetings with customers and installation contractor representatives.
Participate in and facilitate risk and safety reviews, including HARC.
Ensure delivery of engineering documentation covering layout, interfaces, procedures, and verification.
Provide senior technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, HSE requirements, and project-specific standards.