Lead Subsea Controls Engineer

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently seeking a Subsea Controls Engineer to join its Technical Consulting sector focusing on supporting our clients with our strategic advisory, design and delivery. This opportunity is hybrid.

The Role

Wood is currently searching for a Subsea Controls Engineer with 15-20 years' experience in subsea controls, specializing in software design and delivery, to work on various projects for the Subsea Controls group in the Houston, TX office. Their primary function is to ensure that the objectives of the Subsea Controls Group and its Customers are performed to an expected high standard and that specific work tasks are performed safely, effectively and in compliance with their specified objectives. The Subsea Controls Engineer shall be conversant in subsea production operations, control system design and software, manufacturing, testing and installation, and provide a technical focal point for the Customer, Subsea Contractor(s), Suppliers / Vendors and other internal departments.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Technical Consulting & Decarbonization group combines consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our client’s capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets. Our strategic advisory, design and delivery support leads our clients to the best possible outcomes. Wood leverages our world-leading subsea, decarbonization, new energies, asset optimization and technology development expertise to add value to our clients' portfolios and projects worldwide.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our technical consulting sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
  
  

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities

• Directing and assisting with Concept, PreFEED, FEED and detailed engineering
• Estimate costs and timing to bring the project to execution
• Directing and assisting with ensuring project compliance with specifications and regulations
• Directing and assisting with the development of specification and selection of subsea control systems and distribution equipment (SUTA, SDU, EFL, STFL, etc.)
• Directing and assisting with the development of specifications and selection of subsea controls software systems
• Directing and assisting in development of testing, installation, operation and maintenance procedures
• Developing and/or reviewing topsides integration schematics
• Developing and/or reviewing subsea distribution drawings
• Developing and/or reviewing subsea electrical, fiber, hydraulic and chemical schematics
• Developing and/or reviewing interlocks, and programming cause and effect spreadsheets
• Developing and/or reviewing alarm rationalization manuals
• Witnessing hardware FATs and Subsea Software FATs
• Risk assessment and HAZID responsibilities
• Progress reporting and monitoring responsibilities
• Acting as a Customer Site (Engineering) Representative as may be required
• Assist with training new engineers
• Contribute to lesson learned exercises
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience
• 15-20 years experience as a subsea controls engineer
• Willingness to travel to Operator or Supplier site and offshore
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) with the ability to interface directly with clients, interface with internal departments and manage vendors
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent MS Office Suite knowledge
• Proficient in industrial control systems (MCSs, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, etc.)
• Experience programming, testing and troubleshooting MCS software
• Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, CANBUS, Ethernet / IP)
• Knowledge of subsea leak detection technology and methods
• Broad knowledge of industry standards, best practices and related work processes
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and frequent changes in priorities
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.