Principal Subsea Systems Engineer — Remote Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Annual bonus

Long-term incentives

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Career development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Subsea Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. The incumbent will lead the design, analysis, and execution of complex subsea production systems for offshore projects worldwide, guiding remote teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture, 15+ years in subsea engineering, and strong expertise in flow assurance, materials science, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• 15+ years of subsea systems engineering experience in offshore oil & gas.
• Expertise in design, analysis, and installation of subsea production equipment.
• Knowledge of flow assurance, structural mechanics, materials science, reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of subsea production systems (trees, manifolds, templates, flowlines/umbilicals).
• Develop system architecture and performance requirements.
• Perform advanced analyses: flow assurance, structural integrity, reliability.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in subsea projects.
• Manage interfaces with suppliers and contractors in a virtual environment.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and regulations.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, commissioning, operations.
• Identify new technologies to improve performance and cost.
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Subsea systems engineering

Leadership

Flow assurance

Structural mechanics

Materials science

Reliability engineering

Remote team management

Offshore construction knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture

Tools

Subsea design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Subsea Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. The incumbent will lead the design, analysis, and execution of complex subsea production systems for offshore projects worldwide, guiding remote teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture, 15+ years in subsea engineering, and strong expertise in flow assurance, materials science, and reliability.