Subsea Control Systems Engineer

We are currently recruiting a Subsea Control Systems Engineer on an initial 2-year contract to support our Major Oil & Gas Operator client.

This is a long-term opportunity to provide technical engineering and delivery support for subsea control systems across offshore developments and operating assets. Develop reliable, standardised and fit-for-purpose solutions from design and procurement through testing, integration and handover, working with internal teams, contractors and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide subsea controls engineering in line with plans, assurance requirements, standards and business objectives.
• Develop controls philosophies, design bases, functional requirements, specifications, data sheets and interface documents.
• Define and coordinate subsea, topsides and onshore control-system architecture and interfaces, including electrical power, communications and hydraulics.
• Support equipment design, procurement, assembly, testing, preservation, delivery, commissioning and handover.
• Technically manage suppliers and contractors, including document reviews, queries, deviations and design changes.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, readiness reviews, factory acceptance testing and integration testing.
• Coordinate interfaces across facilities, installation, operations, commissioning, quality, supply chain and project controls.
• Monitor scope, schedule, cost, quality and technical performance; identify risks and drive timely mitigation actions.
• Apply standardisation, lessons learned and industry good practice to improve reliability, cycle time and total cost.
• Maintain clear technical records and provide concise progress, risk and decision updates.
• Demonstrate strong safety, environmental and quality leadership, including during supplier and facility visits.

Technical scope

• Subsea production control systems, architecture, modules, distribution equipment, flying leads and related components.
• Topsides and onshore controls integration, including electrical power, communications and hydraulic interfaces.
• Interfaces with subsea production equipment, process, wells systems, installation equipment and operating facilities.
• Vendor engineering, manufacture, testing, system integration, commissioning support and technical handover.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechatronic or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant subsea controls experience in offshore oil and gas, energy or another safety-critical industry.
• Controls experience across design, procurement, manufacture, testing, installation, commissioning or operations support.
• Working knowledge of subsea, topsides and onshore controls equipment and interfaces.
• Demonstrated supplier, contractor and multidisciplinary interface management.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, engineering assurance and quality processes.
• Major capital project and brownfield integration is advantageous.

Other requirements

• Ability to travel internationally and attend supplier, fabrication, test and offshore facilities.
• Ability to meet applicable site access, medical and travel requirements.