Senior Subsea Engineer - Hybrid Project Execution

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Private medical insurance

Retirement planning

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent offshore energy developer to recruit a Senior Subsea Engineer for our Polokwane, Limpopo operations. You will lead design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of subsea production systems while managing technical risk and ensuring safety and cost targets.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site responsibilities in Polokwane and the flexibility of remote analysis and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of subsea engineering experience focused on project execution.
• Proven design, procurement, and installation experience for subsea production systems.
• Knowledge of subsea hardware (XT, SCM, PLETs, PLEMs) and related standards (API, DNV).
• Strong project management and technical leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model with on-site Polokwane and remote responsibilities.
• Experience with subsea simulation software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of subsea field developments, including pipelines, manifolds, trees, and associated infrastructure.
• Develop and manage specifications for subsea equipment and services.
• Oversee the fabrication, testing, and installation phases of subsea projects.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
• Manage interfaces between subsea systems and topsides facilities.
• Perform structural, hydraulic, and thermal analysis for subsea components.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with subsea operations.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Subsea engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Ocean Engineering

Tools

Subsea simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent offshore energy developer to recruit a Senior Subsea Engineer for our Polokwane, Limpopo operations. You will lead design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of subsea production systems while managing technical risk and ensuring safety and cost targets.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site responsibilities in Polokwane and the flexibility of remote analysis and documentation.