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Houston - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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1200 ENCLAVE PKWY - HOUSTON TX
Project Management

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Job Title: Subsea SURF Engineer

Job Summary:

The Subsea SURF Engineer is responsible for the engineering design and execution support of Subsea Umbilicals Risers and Flowlines (SURF) systems within field development projects. The role involves coordination across engineering disciplines vendors and installation contractors to ensure SURF systems meet functional safety and schedule requirements from concept through offshore execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the design and delivery of SURF systems including:
    • Flexible and rigid flowlines
    • Risers (steel catenary flexible or hybrid)
    • Umbilicals (hydraulic electric fiber optic)
    • Jumpers PLETs/PLEMs and subsea structures
  • Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as specifications drawings data sheets and installation procedures.
  • Contribute to the development of pipeline routing riser configurations span analysis and interface layouts.
  • Interface with hardware controls wells and topsides teams to ensure design compatibility.
  • Participate in design reviews technical workshops FATs SITs and pre-installation readiness activities.
  • Conduct and review analyses including thermal expansion fatigue stability and flow assurance input.
  • Support material selection corrosion protection insulation and coating strategies.
  • Liaise with procurement and vendors to track equipment delivery fabrication and testing.
  • Provide technical support during offshore installation commissioning and operational handover.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications industry codes (API DNV ISO) and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Subsea Civil or Offshore Engineering.
  • 38 years of experience in subsea engineering with direct involvement in SURF systems.
  • Familiar with offshore installation methods (S-lay J-lay reel-lay tow-in).
  • Proficient in engineering analysis tools (e.g. OrcaFlex Abaqus Caesar II AutoPIPE or equivalent).
  • Understanding of pipeline and riser mechanics insulation systems umbilical construction and subsea structures.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

  • Experience in detailed design FEED or execution phase of offshore projects.
  • Familiar with project lifecycle management systems (e.g. Aveva E3D SmartPlant).
  • Knowledge of field layout planning construction sequence and installation vessels.
  • Offshore experience (FAT SIT or installation support) is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills for multi-discipline coordination.

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