Senior Subsea Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical coverage

Retirement plan contributions

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 presents a Senior Subsea Engineer opportunity with a leading international energy company. This fully remote role focuses on the design, installation, and operation of offshore subsea production systems, coordinating across continents to ensure integrity and efficiency.

You will lead technical reviews, manage equipment specifications, and drive flow assurance and metocean analyses, while mentoring junior engineers in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of subsea engineering experience in offshore oil & gas.
• Proven design, procurement, and installation experience for subsea production systems.
• Knowledge of subsea hardware, API/ISO standards and best practices.
• Experience with subsea analysis tools and software.
• Strong flow assurance understanding.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Proven remote collaboration in distributed teams.
• Experience with deepwater operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of subsea production systems (trees, manifolds, jumpers, umbilicals).
• Develop technical specs and P&IDs for subsea equipment and facilities.
• Perform detailed analyses (stress, fatigue, metocean) for subsea components.
• Oversee interface management with pipelines, structures, and topsides.
• Manage qualification, testing, and verification of subsea equipment.
• Develop and execute subsea installation procedures and operational plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZID studies.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Contribute to flow assurance studies for subsea tie-backs.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Subsea engineering

Flow assurance

Project management

Remote collaboration

Deepwater operations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering

Tools

Subsea analysis tools

FEA software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading international energy company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subsea Engineer to join their remote-first engineering department. This role is pivotal in the design, installation, and operation of subsea production systems for offshore oil and gas fields. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and efficiency of subsea infrastructure, from concept development through to decommissioning. This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility for an engineer who excels in a distributed team environment. You will lead technical reviews, manage subsea equipment specifications, and oversee interface management with various disciplines, including pipelines, structures, and topsides facilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of subsea hardware, flow assurance, and the specific challenges of deepwater operations. Your contributions will be vital in optimizing production and ensuring the safe and efficient execution of complex offshore projects. This role demands strong technical acumen, excellent problem-solving abilities, and exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate across continents.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of subsea production systems, including xmas trees, manifolds, jumpers, and umbilical systems.
• Develop technical specifications and P&IDs for subsea equipment and facilities.
• Perform detailed analyses for subsea components, including stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and metocean analysis.
• Oversee interface management between subsea systems and other project disciplines (pipelines, structures, topsides).
• Manage the qualification, testing, and verification of subsea equipment.
• Develop and execute subsea installation procedures and operational plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZID studies for subsea operations.
• Provide technical support during the fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to flow assurance studies for subsea tie-backs and fields.
• Mentor junior subsea engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in subsea engineering within the offshore oil and gas industry.
• Proven expertise in the design, procurement, and installation of subsea production systems.
• In-depth knowledge of subsea hardware, standards (e.g., API, ISO), and best practices.
• Experience with subsea analysis tools and software.
• Strong understanding of flow assurance principles.
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.
• Experience with deepwater operations is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plan contributions, and extensive opportunities for professional development.
• Embrace the ultimate work-life balance with this fully remote position, contributing to cutting-edge offshore projects from the comfort of your home office.