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Lead, Ocean Engineer

Palm Bay, FL

$87K - $115K/yr

Willingness to travel or work offshore, as needed Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 ... Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum ...

SLB

Field Engineer Trainee

Houma, LA · On-site

As an Offshore Trainee Field Engineer located in Houma, Louisiana , you will be involved in every ... Recenct graduate * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Fluency in written and spoken ...

Stefanini Group

Prototype Build Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$33.75 - $37.75/hr

This opportunity is well-suited for a recent engineering graduate or an early-career engineer ... About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore ...

Stefanini Group

Prototype Build Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$33.75 - $37.75/hr

This opportunity is well-suited for a recent engineering graduate or an early-career engineer ... About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore ...

Stefanini

Prototype Build Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$33.75 - $37.75/hr

This opportunity is well-suited for a recent engineering graduate or an early-career engineer ... About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore ...

Stefanini Group

Prototype Build Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$33.75 - $37.75/hr

This opportunity is well-suited for a recent engineering graduate or an early-career engineer ... About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore ...

Fortive

Electrical Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

The role is intended for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who will work under the ... Collaborate with third-party and offshore development teams when needed Fortive Corporation ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate offshore engineer in the United States is $95,796.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a graduate offshore engineer?

A Graduate Offshore Engineer is an entry-level engineering role focused on offshore projects, such as oil and gas platforms, wind farms, and marine structures. They assist senior engineers in design, analysis, and project execution while gaining hands-on experience in offshore operations. Responsibilities may include structural assessments, installation planning, and safety evaluations. The role often involves working both in an office and offshore environments, requiring a strong technical background and problem-solving skills. It serves as a pathway to becoming a specialized offshore engineer in the energy or marine industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate offshore engineer?

To thrive as a Graduate Offshore Engineer, a candidate typically needs an engineering degree (usually in mechanical, civil, or marine engineering), strong analytical skills, and fundamental knowledge of offshore operations. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and offshore structural analysis tools, as well as certifications like BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training), are often required. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are key soft skills in this position. These skills and qualifications are critical to ensuring safety, technical accuracy, and collaboration in complex offshore environments.

What does a typical work schedule look like for a graduate offshore engineer, and how often will I be required to work offshore?

As a Graduate Offshore Engineer, your work schedule can vary depending on the specific project and employer, but it often consists of rotational shifts—such as two weeks offshore followed by two weeks onshore or off. This means you'll spend concentrated periods on an offshore platform, where you'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on project delivery, inspections, maintenance, and safety checks. When not offshore, you'll typically be based in an office environment, supporting project planning, reporting, and engineering design tasks. This rotation provides valuable hands-on experience and helps build an understanding of both site operations and project management in the offshore industry.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Offshore Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,796 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Field / Office Engineer 1 - Kiewit Offshore Services 1

Kiewit Corporation

Ingleside, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

Requisition ID: 181527 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District 

Department: Field Operations 

Market: OGC 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.  

Location

This position is based out of Ingleside, TX. (Corpus Christi, TX area)

Responsibilities

    Field Operations: Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries
    Office Engineering: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
    Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid

Qualifications

    Ability to travel and relocate as needed
    Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree
    Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
    Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments 
    Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
    Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
    Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
    Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
    Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
    Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
    Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I

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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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