Senior Remote Subsea Field Development Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Home office setup

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Subsea Engineer specializing in Field Development for a fully remote role. You will lead technical development from concept through installation, working with global teams on subsea field concepts, pipelines, and hardware.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for coordinating across disciplines. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering background with 8+ years in subsea field development, and a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years in subsea engineering with field development focus.
• Experience designing and managing subsea production systems.
• Knowledge of subsea hardware, flow assurance, pipelines and installation methods.
• Proficiency with subsea design and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of subsea field concepts and system architecture.
• Perform calculations and simulations for subsea equipment, pipelines and risers.
• Develop FEED and detailed design packages.
• Oversee subsea hardware procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with standards and company specs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams through the project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, and contractor proposals.
• Provide technical support during fabrication and installation.
• Conduct risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP) for subsea projects.
• Stay updated on subsea technologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication

Subsea knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Subsea design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Subsea Engineer specializing in Field Development for a fully remote role. You will lead technical development from concept through installation, working with global teams on subsea field concepts, pipelines, and hardware.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for coordinating across disciplines. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering background with 8+ years in subsea field development, and a Master’s degree is preferred.