Principal Transport

• Leadership role with deep technical ownership of transport & installation scopes
• Diverse projects - offshore brownfields, topsides, substructures, subsea systems
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship options for exceptional talent

Principal Transport & Installation Engineer

Newly created role as part of ICON's continued growth chapter. Lead offshore execution success across our most complex Brownfield scopes.

• Leadership role with deep technical ownership of transport & installation scopes — from concept to offshore execution.
• Challenging and diverse project mix including offshore brownfields, topsides, substructures, and subsea systems.
• Relocation support available for interstate candidates | visa sponsorship considered for exceptional offshore talent.
• CBD location | 9-day fortnight | excellent EOT facilities.

About Us

At ICON Engineering our employees and contractors get direct access to the oil and gas industry's most innovative and business critical engineering projects and work with our clients who are major oil companies and oilfield contractors. We have a track record of successfully executing global projects in the USA, UK, Norway, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Canada and Australia.

We have built a reputation for applying innovative thinking to our oil and gas clients' most complex engineering problems from concept through to construction. The senior engineering talent we attract really enjoy the variety of projects they work on at ICON, a greater level of project ownership, the ability to play a significant role in driving and owning the commercial aspects of project management and developing client relationships.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead/Principal Transport & Installation Engineer who is recognised as an expert in fabrication, transportation, and offshore installation methods, including their design and analysis. This includes lift rigging, handling aids, and production of lift sequence workpacks. You will also be experienced in the coordination of production deliverables including calculations, specifications, procedures, and managing third party submissions and inspections.

Drawing on your learnings from a successful career in oil and gas project delivery, you will be self-motivated to manage and mentor project team members to achieve innovative solutions to complex challenges.

This is a unique opportunity to take technical ownership of transport & installation scopes, from concept to offshore execution.

About You

You come with tertiary qualifications in the engineering field, with at least 8+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry. We are looking for someone with:

• Structural Engineering project experience with comprehensive understanding of design, analytical methods, lifting, transportation, launching, tie-in, interfacing, and production of installation and handling sequence work packs or methods, onshore fabrication, and the associated installation tools and vessels.
• Experienced in the management of risk during the design process to ensure safety, technical and commercial requirements are achieved within the plan.
• A people leader who enjoys leading and guiding teams of Engineers and Drafters and watching them achieve remarkable things.
• Extensive experience in detailed structural design on brownfield oil and gas projects, including producing calculations and reports.
• Some experience in other areas such as mechanical, piping, geotechnical, hydrodynamics, mooring/motions, installation or subsea is preferrable.
• Being well versed with current offshore codes and specifications, including DNV, API, ISO and AISC.
• Exposure with ORCAFLEX, SPACEGASS, SACS or other analytical software desirable.
• Experience with platforms, jackets, and topsides installations advantageous.
• Broad knowledge of the vessels and heavy equipment typically used to execute works, handle and deliver components, or interact with permanent works.

Exciting Benefits

ICON values our employees and here are just a few of the many benefits you can enjoy by joining us:

• A fantastic gym (complete with tennis court & pool) plus weekly group fitness classes and excellent end of trip facilities.
• An active and fully funded social club with weekly morning teas and monthly events.
• Mentors for all new employees and ICON supports further learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Optional 9-day fortnight for employees.
• A confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (your health and wellbeing are our top priority).

When you join ICON, you are guaranteed an engaging career with a company who really looks after its employees.

At ICON, we work with some big names in the oil and gas industry. Come to work knowing you are part of an innovative company where you will enjoy a variety of projects, be instrumental in driving and owning the commercial aspect of project management and truly able to harness your client relationships.