Principal Subsea Structural Engineer

3 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Wood Full time

Wood is currently recruiting for a Subsea Structural Engineer - Principal with extensive experience to manage and deliver subsea structural work packages at our Perth office.

The subsea group undertakes design and provides procurement and fabrication support for subsea SSIV’s, manifolds, skids and mid-water arches amongst other things. We also have vast experience in the design of retrofit risers, mechanical clamps and other jacket appurtenances.

Under the guidance of the Business Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for tendering, developing and/or delivering work scopes as allocated by the project/s in collaboration with our existing engineering team. You will become part of a team focused on delivering solutions for our client’s assets in Western Australia and the wider APAC region.

Wood is an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators , partnering to create new possibilities .

Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

Based in the heart of Perth's CBD at Dexus Place - 240 St Georges Terrace, with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, terrific end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of space to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.

Directing and assisting with the performance of design / concept & engineering of the project solutions. Directing and assisting with the development of specification and selection of subsea hardware for subsea production systems, including the testing and commissioning requirements of such systems. Estimate costs and timing to bring the project to execution. Directing and assisting in development of testing, installation, operation, and maintenance procedures. Attend Factory Acceptance Site Integration Tests of new equipment on Contractor's premises; in addition, coordinating the work of contractors employed to design, manufacture, and test subsea trees, wellheads and other equipment. Participate in Safety Reviews/HAZOP, Environmental Impact Assessments and Risk Assessments during the preparation of operations and ensure that the foreseeable effects of specific tasks are fully addressed. Engage in vendor management. Ensure that the project conforms to appropriate safety standards and carries all necessary safety assessments. Interact with department members to ensure that work is produced and issued in a timely manner and project information is distributed amongst them.

Please note that we will only consider applications from Australian citizens or those who hold Permanent Residency (PR) and do not requirement company sponsorship to work lawfully in Australia.

Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Subsea Engineering or other similar disciplines relating to upstream oil and gas from a recognised university. 10+ years relevant experience in Subsea Engineering Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) with the ability to interface directly with clients and internal departments Strong time-management and organizational skills Experience in ownership and delivery of workscopes; developing tender estimates; and leading senior / project engineers. Ability to manage scopes both technically and commercially as Client focal point. 

Personal Skills:

Strong problem solving & analytical ability Proactive approach and innovative Thrives on challenges Strong communication and report writing skills Enthusiastic and eager to develop Effective time management skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Ability to be responsive and open to changing circumstances 

Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Consulting business unit overview

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,700+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.



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