Hybrid Lead Subsea Controls Engineer

at Wood

• Job title: Lead Subsea Controls Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Houston, United States

About the role

• Subsea Controls Engineer specializing in software design and delivery on various projects for the Subsea Controls group. Position based in Houston, TX office with extensive experience required.

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

Requirements

• 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
• Must be a US citizen or be authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood
• **Preferred Qualifications / Experience:**
• 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