Senior Project Engineer
McDermottHouston, Texas, United States
Posted February 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
Job Description
The Senior Operations Engineer (Marine) will coordinate with the marine team, vessel management teams, planners, procurement, and other parts of the organization to achieve project and tender objectives. They will provide engineering support for offshore subsea installation campaigns, develop installation procedures, and coordinate necessary construction support engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Ocean, or Subsea Engineering (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of subsea installation engineering experience
- AutoCAD proficiency is required
- Offshore safety certifications such as BOSIET/FOET and OGUK medical
- Experience working with EPC contractors and major oil and gas operators
- Proven hands-on experience supporting air diving operations
- Demonstrated involvement in shallow water pipelay projects
- Practical exposure to HDD operations and pipeline pullback interfaces
- Solid understanding of pre-commissioning philosophies
- Proficient in AutoCAD for preparation and review of installation drawings and field sketches
- Understanding of marine operations, vessel capabilities, and weather limitations
- Strong awareness of offshore HSE requirements and safe systems of work
- Previous offshore rotation experience as project engineer
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth and development
