Lead Subsea Engineer — Hybrid: Offshore Projects & Mentorship

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual performance-based bonus

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Subsea Engineer to drive design, procurement, and installation of subsea systems in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This hybrid role combines on-site leadership for major meetings with remote design work.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in subsea, strong project management, and experience leading teams through FEED, fabrication, and commissioning. Demonstrated knowledge of API/DNV standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 12 years in subsea engineering with offshore Oil & Gas focus.
• Experience leading engineering teams from concept to commissioning.
• Knowledge of subsea hardware (trees, manifolds, PLETs, PLEMs, umbilicals, risers).
• Proficient in subsea design software and analysis tools.
• Strong pipeline engineering, flow assurance, and structural integrity awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and detailed engineering of subsea systems and equipment.
• Develop and review technical specifications, scope of work, and procurement documents for subsea hardware and services.
• Oversee fabrication, testing, and installation phases, ensuring compliance with design and schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams.
• Conduct FEED studies for subsea field developments and manage risks, interfaces, and change orders.

Skills

Subsea leadership

Project management

Offshore oil & gas

Mentorship

Hybrid work

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

BEng Marine Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Subsea design software

FEED tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Subsea Engineer to drive design, procurement, and installation of subsea systems in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This hybrid role combines on-site leadership for major meetings with remote design work.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in subsea, strong project management, and experience leading teams through FEED, fabrication, and commissioning. Demonstrated knowledge of API/DNV standards is essential.