Engineering Leader / Engineering Manager

Job Description:

• Provide senior-level technical leadership for offshore oil & gas projects, supporting engineering, design, and execution activities across FEED, detailed engineering, and construction phases.
• The role focuses on plant layout, 3D model governance, interface coordination, and design assurance to ensure safe, operable, and compliant offshore facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership:

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across FEED, detailed engineering, and execution phases.
• Support the Engineering Manager in planning, technical alignment, and delivery of engineering work scopes.
• Coordinate with internal teams, EPC contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure design consistency and compliance.
• Manage technical interfaces between engineering disciplines, vendors, and construction teams.

Plant Layout & 3D Model Management:

• Lead plant layout, piping, and handling design for offshore facilities including FPSOs and production platforms.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the 3D engineering model throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet safety, operability, maintainability, and constructability requirements.
• Propose and evaluate alternative design solutions to optimize layout and execution efficiency.

Design Reviews & Technical Assurance:

• Organize and lead formal 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews.
• Conduct 3D model reviews, virtual walkthroughs, and operability assessments.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support technical risk reviews and constructability assessments.

Construction & Field Engineering Support:

• Provide engineering support during fabrication, integration, hook-up, and commissioning phases.
• Support site teams with 3D model deployment, layout verification, and issue resolution.
• Participate in line walks, site inspections, and technical clarifications during construction.

Tools, Systems & Knowledge Transfer:

• Utilize industry-standard engineering and 3D visualization tools to support design and review activities.
• Support internal teams by sharing best practices and standardized engineering methods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering workflows and project execution processes.

Requirements:

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline (International qualifications with verified equivalency accepted)

Experience:

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in oil & gas engineering, offshore facilities, or FPSO projects.
• Proven experience in plant layout, piping, and handling design.
• Experience working across FEED, detailed engineering, and construction phases.
• Prior exposure to international EPCs, shipyards, or offshore project environments preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of offshore engineering design principles.
• Experience with 3D model review and coordination tools (e.g. Navisworks, MicroStation or equivalent).
• Understanding of offshore safety, operability, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage technical interfaces and multidisciplinary coordination.