Subsea Control Engineer Energy Oil & Gas Project
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Job Summary
Position Title: Subsea Controls Engineer
Reporting to: Cost Control and Planning Engineer
Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at
The Subsea Controls Engineer is responsible for the engineering integration verification and operational readiness of subsea control systems supporting shallow-water subsea pipelines manifolds valves and associated structures. The role focuses on instrumentation system logic interface engineering and implementation of the field operational philosophy.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Subsea Controls & Instrumentation Engineering
- Develop and review specifications for subsea instrumentation (pressure temperature flowmeters valve sensors).
- Review instrument data sheets wiring diagrams I/O lists loop sheets.
- Ensure proper integration of instrumentation with SCMs and MCS.
- Oversee design of umbilical electrical/hydraulic control circuits related to controls and instrumentation.
Control System Design & Functional Logic
- Define control narratives functional logic diagrams and cause-and-effect matrices.
- Verify communication protocols (Modbus CANbus Ethernet fiber optics).
- Ensure compliance with API 17F API 17O ISO 13628-6.
Implementation of Operational Philosophy
- Translate operation philosophy into control strategies (startup/shutdown ESD logic pigging CI control).
- Design control modes (auto manual remote local).
- Ensure procedures support safe operability and maintainability.
Interface & Integration Engineering
- Coordinate with pipeline umbilical topside ICSS and vendor teams.
- Manage technical interface registers.
- Ensure alignment of controls and instrumentation before FAT/SIT.
Testing FAT/SIT & Commissioning
- Prepare and review FAT EFAT SIT commissioning procedures.
- Witness SCM MCS instrumentation calibration and loop testing.
- Support offshore commissioning and system energization.
Operational Assurance & Troubleshooting
- Support onshore/offshore operations.
- Review instrumentation diagnostics and condition monitoring data.
- Troubleshoot instrument and control logic issues.
Key Competencies
- Strong subsea instrumentation knowledge.
- Expertise in SCM MCS HPU CI lines and ESD logic.
- Ability to translate operational philosophy into field-ready controls.
- Skilled in P&IDs I/O lists C&E charts logic diagrams.
- Offshore commissioning and SIT experience (preferred).
Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor Degree BSc from an accredited university.
- Work experience of eight (12) years after earning degree in same field .
- Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write reports.
Key Skills
- Engineering Support
- Cost Estimates
- Log Analysis
- Petrel
- BLM
- Production Data
- Productions operations
- Petroleum Engineering
- Engineering Analysis
- Economic Analysis
- Development Plans
- Reservoir Characterization
- Technical Support
- Technical Reports
