Remote Lead Subsea Engineer: Drive Innovation & Projects

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health insurance

Remote work setup and IT support

Professional development funding

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Subsea Engineer to spearhead subsea development projects. The role covers design, engineering, procurement, and installation of subsea production systems including trees, manifolds, pipelines, and related infrastructure.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients to ensure safe, compliant offshore execution. The position emphasizes remote work, strong technical leadership, and delivering complex offshore projects within tight

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• 10+ years of progressive subsea engineering experience in oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of subsea hardware (trees, manifolds, connectors, jumpers, PLETs/PLEMs).
• Experience in pipeline design, routing, and installation analysis.
• Proficient in subsea design software and simulation tools.
• Excellent project management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual design, FEED, and detailed engineering of subsea field developments.
• Develop and manage subsea project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee procurement, fabrication, and installation of subsea equipment.
• Ensure designs comply with industry codes, standards, and policies.
• Conduct technical reviews and HAZID/HAZOP studies for subsea systems.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams across interfaces (subsea topsides pipelines).
• Analyze and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to best practices in subsea engineering.

Skills

Subsea engineering

Project leadership

Offshore operations

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

Subsea design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Subsea Engineer to spearhead subsea development projects. The role covers design, engineering, procurement, and installation of subsea production systems including trees, manifolds, pipelines, and related infrastructure.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients to ensure safe, compliant offshore execution. The position emphasizes remote work, strong technical leadership, and delivering complex offshore projects within tight