Job Overview Principal Subsea Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Subsea-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Subsea Engineer may lead functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Subsea. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Subsea as well as broad knowledge of the Subsea discipline within the Engineering function.
Responsibilities
Support subsea and offshore projects in performing design and installation engineering/analysis in a lead role and address various requirements for procurement
Provide specialist skills and knowledge in the areas related to engineering and analysis including design codes related to subsea engineering and installation engineering
Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
Coordinate and engage in daily activities and schedule priorities for subsea engineering under limited supervision
Tender engineering support with an emphasis on document review, preparation of subcontractor documents, CTR preparation, bid evaluation, and vendor selection
Assume responsibility for technical reports, design calculations, engineering analysis, and interface with third parties including subcontractors and verification bodies
Required to attend and prepare for project progress meetings and departmental meetings
Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
Direct small or medium-sized Engineering teams as a Lead Engineer
Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project‑specific procedures and to a high professional standard
Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources—agree allocations with the Discipline Manager
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
Adhere to the safety and legal objectives of the company
Train and mentor graduates and junior engineers
Perform Installation Analysis for rigid pipelines and risers including CLAD and Lined pipelines from reel‑lay and S‑lay vessels
Perform Installation Analysis for flexible flowlines, flexible risers of various configurations, umbilicals (static and dynamic) and subsea structures
Prepare Installation Analysis models using industry‑standard packages and post‑process analysis results applying design criteria from industry codes and client specifications
Support in the development of knowledge in the area of design and installation analysis related to subsea and offshore engineering
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve third‑party reports related to Installation Engineering and Analysis
Understand client requirements and develop solutions to address them, satisfying necessary codes and specifications
Take personal responsibility for design, analyses, and technical documentation
Liaise with operational teams to support project engineering and be available for site visits and offshore trips when necessary
Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter‑discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates Provide similar support for Variation Orders
Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams, as required
Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project‑specific requirements
Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Subsea Engineering
Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures; procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single‑discipline check I interdisciplinary check (IDC)
Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect and rectification requirements
Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary and manpower related
Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirements
Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures
Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customer and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
Capture Knowledge Objects and enter into MDR's system
Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
Responsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work area
Monitor costs of own work processes
Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
Participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
May participate in standards development committees or task groups such as DNV and API
Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.)
Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
Review and (as a Lead Engineer) approve drawings and design reports ensuring technical correctness, professional presentation, and satisfaction of fabrication/installation requirements
Participate in Constructability Review meetings and offshore visits as required to support offshore installation
When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
Act as project‑based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
Ensure substantive communications are documented
Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and realtime schedule
Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
Monitor KPI measurement results, and take corrective action as necessary to improve
Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third‑party technical audits) and Design Reviews
Review comments from Customers and other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
Coordinate with vendor for discipline‑managed/procured items
Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Project Lead Engineer
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaises with: Other engineering disciplines, PMT, Client, Planning, Cost Control, Document Control, Procurement, QA, Subcontractors, and Vendors
Supervises: Subsea Engineers
Qualifications
Minimum 10-15 years of industry experience related to SURF
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
Familiar with the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
Knowledge of many basic design techniques and analysis methods
Experience related to installation engineering and analyses for subsea infrastructure including rigid pipelines, flexible flowlines, risers, and subsea structures
Experience with industry‑standard software packages for analysis (e.g., Orcaflex, MCS Pipelay, Abaqus)
Experience with industry‑commonly used codes and standards for subsea installation engineering and analysis
Good organization and communication skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet project deadlines
Benefits
Competitive Salaries
9 Day Fortnight – every second Friday off
Income Protection Insurance
Life insurance
14 weeks primary / 2 weeks secondary carer paid parental leave
Competitive offshore and onshore allowances
Robust Talent and Organization Development programs
Discounted gym membership
Education Assistance Program
Flexible Work Arrangements
Salary sacrifice
Novated leasing options
Strong Health and Safety Culture
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance program
Educational and leadership development opportunities
Great culture and friendly supportive team
Private Health Insurance Subsidy of $2500 per annum
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