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Senior Project Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

Oceaneering International, Inc.
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$94K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Oceaneering rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


Purpose
The Project Engineer will lead a team of Engineers for Houston based engineering activities in support of projects performed with Oceaneering's Offshore Projects Group (OPG) installation vessels. The Project Engineer is responsible for directing task of the engineering team for supporting detailed technical aspects for projects that will be executed predominately in the Gulf of America. Typical work scopes will include but not be limited to installations, light construction, diving, well or flowline remediation/intervention and inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) work scopes. Engineering planning will be conducted from Houston based office with offshore support of the project onboard installation vessel as required. The Project Engineer will report to the Project Engineering Manager.
Location
  • Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in the Houston office when required.
  • Up to 20% travel, including offshore, is required.

Responsibilities
Functions
ESSENTIAL
  • Responsible for ensuring that engineering completed by the team of Engineers is in accordance with Oceaneering policy and process with a focus on personnel safety and safety of the environment.
  • Responsible for ensuring that engineering completed by the team of Installation Engineers is in accordance with Client requirements.
  • Responsible for ensuring accuracy of detailed technical engineering completed by the team of Engineers in support of projects executed with offshore installation vessels.
  • Performs and directs others in the proper methods of structural and mechanical design and analysis for
    • Rigid pipeline and flexible product installation
    • Rigid steel structures
  • Creates/Authors or reviews installation procedures and specifications for compliance with engineering principles, applicable standards, and Client requirements.
  • Approves design changes, specifications, schematics, and test plans for installation equipment and subsea hardware. This may include locating equipment and assisting with vendor selection.
  • Approves engineering calculations and analysis performed by the Engineering Team.
  • Applies where applicable common industry codes such as ASME, AISC, DNV, API, ABS and AWS.
  • Approves product designs, conducts and attends Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and System Integration Tests (SIT).
  • Approves Basis of Design, Basis of Analysis, technical analysis reports or other supporting documents for equipment designed and analyzed by SSR & OPG Engineering.
  • Prepares and maintain Action Item/Interface Registers and Master Document Registers.
  • Interfaces with Document Control, Design Analysts and Design/Drafters during the course of project work.
  • Interfaces with project team members and Clients through meetings and other means of communication.
  • Leads HazIDs, Readiness Reviews, Peer Reviews and Design Reviews associated with project planning to identify and mitigate project specific risk.
  • Performs non-engineering activities such as oversight of offshore operations and on-site oversight of OPG projects and subcontractors.
  • Develops and maintains project engineering deliverables schedule by studying project plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project deliverables.
  • Leads all technical aspects of project planning, interfacing directly with the Project Manager and Client.
  • Ability to work onshore and offshore, predominately in the Gulf of America up to 20%.

ADDITIONAL
  • Ability to interpret Client work scopes and translate into Engineering activities to produce design, analysis, calculations and Engineering deliverables.
  • Transforms Client concepts and requirerments into images for presentation; uses Client feedback to improve designs.
  • Develops strategies to achieve organization strategic goals and adapt strategies to changing conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This position has NO supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
Qualifications
REQUIRED
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Civil or Ocean Engineering)
  • Min 10 (ten) years engineering experience including experience with;
    • Classical analytical methods
    • 2D CAD
    • Structural analysis software
    • Installation of topside and subsea equipment
    • Installation of rigid and flexible product
  • Ability to travel up to 20%, including offshore.

Must be able to obtain:
  • Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
    • Petroleum Education Council (PEC) Basic Training
    • Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)

DESIRED
  • Practical experience with engineering software such as Mathcad; AutoCAD; SolidWorks; OrcaFlex; Ansys and/or RISA-3D; 3D CAD
  • Experience with conflict resolution and change management
  • MS Office

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, calculus, probability, and statistics.
  • Ability to apply these concepts to engineering applications including but not limited to: statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural design, mechanical design, and electrical design.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ensures that important information from management is shared with employees and others as appropriate.
  • Gives and receives constructive feedback.
  • Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans.
  • Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Working Conditions
This position is considered 80% OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
  • Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
  • Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
  • Work surface is stable (flat)

This position is considered 20% OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.
  • Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
  • Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
  • Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.
  • Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
  • Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
  • Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered LIGHT work.
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
  • Lift up to 20 pounds
  • Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
  • Lift up to 10 pounds
  • Standing
  • Repetitive movements of arms and hands
  • Sit with back supported

About Us
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
About the Team
Focusing on deepwater installations and field developments, we deliver tailored solutions-from the routine to the extreme. We provide fit-for-purpose engineering design through the entire asset lifecycle, including decommissioning. We contract, manage, engineer, and execute projects using our global vessel fleet, including Jones Act-compliant vessels, advanced technologies, and highly skilled personnel.

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