Subsea Engineer Jobs
Subsea Engineer jobs are open from entry-level to principal across offshore oil and gas, subsea construction, and renewables, with specializations in pipeline engineering, ROV systems, and subsea production equipment. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top stateTexas
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEnergy
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Sr Engineer, Subsea Engineering
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Transocean
Sr Engineer, Subsea Engineering
Houston, Texas
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Subsea Engineer
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IPT Global
Subsea Engineer
Houston, Texas
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Subsea Controls Lead Engineer
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Wood
Subsea Controls Lead Engineer
Houston, Texas
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Subsea Robotics Engineer
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Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Subsea Robotics Engineer
Laurel, Maryland
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Subsea Proposals Engineer
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PROSERV
Subsea Proposals Engineer
Houston, Texas
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Sr Engineer, Subsea Engineering
Transocean·Houston, Texas
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Technical Services Group
The Senior Engineer provides technical support for operational troubleshooting, equipment failures, engineering modifications, maintenance and reliability improvements, equipment upgrades, lifecycle management, and regulatory and classification compliance. The position also supports newbuilds, upgrades, refurbishments, reactivations, and other engineering projects.
The role requires independent engineering judgment, effective coordination with offshore personnel, OEMs, vendors, classification societies, clients, and regulatory stakeholders, and the ability to provide technical leadership during routine operations and time-critical operational or non-productive-time (NPT) events.
Transocean is focused on being the employer of choice for the drilling industry.
We are challenging ourselves every day to push the performance of the company through technological advances and passion for our work.
Job Summary
The Sr Engineer, Subsea Engineering provides senior-level engineering support and technical assurance for subsea and well-control equipment installed on floating offshore drilling rigs. The position supports worldwide operations, and provides technical expertise for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Blowout Preventer (BOP) systems, BOP control systems, marine riser systems, riser tensioning systems, BOP handling and transport equipment, and associated drilling well-control equipment.The Senior Engineer provides technical support for operational troubleshooting, equipment failures, engineering modifications, maintenance and reliability improvements, equipment upgrades, lifecycle management, and regulatory and classification compliance. The position also supports newbuilds, upgrades, refurbishments, reactivations, and other engineering projects.
The role requires independent engineering judgment, effective coordination with offshore personnel, OEMs, vendors, classification societies, clients, and regulatory stakeholders, and the ability to provide technical leadership during routine operations and time-critical operational or non-productive-time (NPT) events.
Job Description
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Engineering Governance and Technical Assurance: Prepare, review, and technically evaluate Technical Management of Change (TMOC) packages, engineering changes, deviations, and technical queries.Perform or support engineering risk assessments associated with equipment modifications, repairs, temporary configurations, and operational changes.Review technical bulletins, OEM advisories, engineering reports, specifications, procedures, calculations, and supporting technical documentation.Ensure engineering changes adequately address design requirements, testing, maintenance, training, spare parts, documentation, regulatory requirements, and equipment interfaces.Ensure approved modifications are incorporated into applicable drawings, procedures, maintenance programs, software/configuration records, and other controlled documentation.Support technical closeout of engineering changes and verification of completed actions.
- Fleet Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provide engineering support for BOPs, marine risers, riser tensioning systems, BOP handling/transport equipment, and associated well-control equipment.Support troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic system issues.Provide technical support during equipment failures, operational downtime, and NPT events.Review equipment drawings, hydraulic and electrical schematics, alarm and event logs, function-logger data, test records, maintenance history, and OEM documentation to support troubleshooting and technical decisions.Develop technically sound recommendations for equipment recovery, repair, continued operation, or escalation.Provide offshore, shipyard, or vendor-site engineering support when required.
- Reliability, Maintenance, and Equipment Lifecycle: Support development and continuous improvement of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies for subsea and well-control equipment.Lead or support equipment failure investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).Develop corrective and preventive actions and evaluate whether identified issues have fleet-wide applicability.Analyze equipment failures, recurring defects, maintenance history, alarms, event logs, and operating data to identify reliability improvement opportunities.Support equipment inspection, certification, recertification, repair, preservation, and life-extension activities.
- Engineering Projects, Upgrades, and Modifications: Develop and review engineering scopes of work, technical specifications, layouts, work packs, procurement requirements, and technical bid evaluations.Support newbuild, conversion, refurbishment, reactivation, repair, and equipment-upgrade projects.Participate in engineering design reviews, technical risk reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System/Integration Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and post-installation verification.Review OEM and vendor engineering deliverables for compliance with functional, reliability, maintainability, operability, and interface requirements.Support project planning, technical decisions, schedules, cost estimates, and execution activities as required.
- OEM, Vendor, Regulatory, and Classification Interface: Serve as a technical interface with equipment OEMs, service providers, classification societies, clients, and internal operational organizations.Review and disposition OEM technical bulletins, service advisories, alerts, product changes, and recommended maintenance actions.Coordinate OEM engineering support for equipment failures, design changes, qualification testing, and corrective actions.Support technical documentation and evidence required for regulatory, classification, client, and internal compliance activities.Maintain working knowledge of applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging technical requirements affecting drilling subsea and well-control equipment.
- Technical Documentation and Knowledge Management: Prepare clear, accurate, and technically defensible engineering reports, specifications, procedures, calculations, and technical recommendations.Ensure engineering decisions and technical changes are appropriately documented and traceable.Capture and communicate lessons learned, reliability improvements, and fleet-wide technical actions.Provide technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer to engineers, offshore subsea personnel, and project teams.Support development and continuous improvement of company engineering standards, procedures, and technical practices.
Education:
- Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- Preferred Level: Masters Degree or PE is desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum Required: Minimum 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a technical environment involving complex equipment, systems, operations, projects, maintenance, reliability, or asset integrity.Experience may be gained in mechanical, electrical, controls/automation, hydraulic, reliability, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, or other engineering disciplines where structured problem-solving, technical judgment, risk management, and equipment or system reliability are important. Candidates from other engineering disciplines will be considered where they can demonstrate strong transferable technical capability, including troubleshooting, systems thinking, failure investigation, data analysis, engineering risk assessment, reliability improvement, and the ability to rapidly learn and apply knowledge to complex safety-critical equipment and operations. Exceptionally qualified engineering graduates, including candidates with advanced technical degrees such as a PhD, may also be considered with less than five years of industry experience where they can demonstrate strong technical aptitude, relevant research, project or practical engineering experience, advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, and the potential to rapidly develop the specialized knowledge required for the role.
- Preferred Level: 10 years of directly relevant experience supporting offshore drilling, drilling subsea equipment, well-control equipment, control systems, or comparable safety-critical offshore equipment.
Skills:
- Minimum Required:The successful candidate should demonstrate strong engineering fundamentals, technical aptitude, and the ability to apply transferable knowledge to complex, safety-critical equipment and systems. Candidates should possess strong structured troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities; systems-level thinking; sound engineering judgment; and the ability to evaluate technical risks, equipment performance, operating data, test results, and failure information. Experience or demonstrated capability in reliability, failure investigation/RCFA, engineering risk assessment, management of change, equipment lifecycle management, maintenance, controls, automation, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or other relevant engineering disciplines is valued. Direct subsea or BOP expertise is advantageous but not required, provided the candidate demonstrates the technical capability, curiosity, adaptability, and ability to rapidly learn complex subsea and well-control systems. Strong technical communication and documentation skills, the ability to work across engineering disciplines, and the ability to develop sound engineering recommendations in a demanding operational environment are essential.
- Preferred Level: The successful candidate should demonstrate:Strong technical knowledge of subsea BOP and drilling well-control equipment.Strong understanding of BOP control systems, including hydraulic, electrohydraulic, and multiplexed control architectures.Working knowledge of marine drilling risers, riser tensioning systems, and associated handling equipment. Strong troubleshooting and structured problem-solving capability.Experience with engineering risk assessment and management-of-change processes.Knowledge of equipment reliability, maintainability, inspection, certification, and lifecycle-management principles.Ability to perform or support equipment failure investigations and RCFA.Ability to analyze equipment operating data, alarms, event logs, function-logger information, test results, and maintenance history.Strong technical writing and documentation skills.Ability to independently manage multiple technical priorities and make sound engineering recommendations during time-critical operational events.
If you want to push yourself to great achievement, let Transocean develop your career.
Transocean
Sr Engineer, Subsea Engineering
Houston, Texas
Added 2w ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Job Description
Technical Services Group
The Senior Engineer provides technical support for operational troubleshooting, equipment failures, engineering modifications, maintenance and reliability improvements, equipment upgrades, lifecycle management, and regulatory and classification compliance. The position also supports newbuilds, upgrades, refurbishments, reactivations, and other engineering projects.
The role requires independent engineering judgment, effective coordination with offshore personnel, OEMs, vendors, classification societies, clients, and regulatory stakeholders, and the ability to provide technical leadership during routine operations and time-critical operational or non-productive-time (NPT) events.
Transocean is focused on being the employer of choice for the drilling industry.
We are challenging ourselves every day to push the performance of the company through technological advances and passion for our work.
Job Summary
The Sr Engineer, Subsea Engineering provides senior-level engineering support and technical assurance for subsea and well-control equipment installed on floating offshore drilling rigs. The position supports worldwide operations, and provides technical expertise for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Blowout Preventer (BOP) systems, BOP control systems, marine riser systems, riser tensioning systems, BOP handling and transport equipment, and associated drilling well-control equipment.The Senior Engineer provides technical support for operational troubleshooting, equipment failures, engineering modifications, maintenance and reliability improvements, equipment upgrades, lifecycle management, and regulatory and classification compliance. The position also supports newbuilds, upgrades, refurbishments, reactivations, and other engineering projects.
The role requires independent engineering judgment, effective coordination with offshore personnel, OEMs, vendors, classification societies, clients, and regulatory stakeholders, and the ability to provide technical leadership during routine operations and time-critical operational or non-productive-time (NPT) events.
Job Description
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Engineering Governance and Technical Assurance: Prepare, review, and technically evaluate Technical Management of Change (TMOC) packages, engineering changes, deviations, and technical queries.Perform or support engineering risk assessments associated with equipment modifications, repairs, temporary configurations, and operational changes.Review technical bulletins, OEM advisories, engineering reports, specifications, procedures, calculations, and supporting technical documentation.Ensure engineering changes adequately address design requirements, testing, maintenance, training, spare parts, documentation, regulatory requirements, and equipment interfaces.Ensure approved modifications are incorporated into applicable drawings, procedures, maintenance programs, software/configuration records, and other controlled documentation.Support technical closeout of engineering changes and verification of completed actions.
- Fleet Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provide engineering support for BOPs, marine risers, riser tensioning systems, BOP handling/transport equipment, and associated well-control equipment.Support troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic system issues.Provide technical support during equipment failures, operational downtime, and NPT events.Review equipment drawings, hydraulic and electrical schematics, alarm and event logs, function-logger data, test records, maintenance history, and OEM documentation to support troubleshooting and technical decisions.Develop technically sound recommendations for equipment recovery, repair, continued operation, or escalation.Provide offshore, shipyard, or vendor-site engineering support when required.
- Reliability, Maintenance, and Equipment Lifecycle: Support development and continuous improvement of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies for subsea and well-control equipment.Lead or support equipment failure investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).Develop corrective and preventive actions and evaluate whether identified issues have fleet-wide applicability.Analyze equipment failures, recurring defects, maintenance history, alarms, event logs, and operating data to identify reliability improvement opportunities.Support equipment inspection, certification, recertification, repair, preservation, and life-extension activities.
- Engineering Projects, Upgrades, and Modifications: Develop and review engineering scopes of work, technical specifications, layouts, work packs, procurement requirements, and technical bid evaluations.Support newbuild, conversion, refurbishment, reactivation, repair, and equipment-upgrade projects.Participate in engineering design reviews, technical risk reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System/Integration Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and post-installation verification.Review OEM and vendor engineering deliverables for compliance with functional, reliability, maintainability, operability, and interface requirements.Support project planning, technical decisions, schedules, cost estimates, and execution activities as required.
- OEM, Vendor, Regulatory, and Classification Interface: Serve as a technical interface with equipment OEMs, service providers, classification societies, clients, and internal operational organizations.Review and disposition OEM technical bulletins, service advisories, alerts, product changes, and recommended maintenance actions.Coordinate OEM engineering support for equipment failures, design changes, qualification testing, and corrective actions.Support technical documentation and evidence required for regulatory, classification, client, and internal compliance activities.Maintain working knowledge of applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging technical requirements affecting drilling subsea and well-control equipment.
- Technical Documentation and Knowledge Management: Prepare clear, accurate, and technically defensible engineering reports, specifications, procedures, calculations, and technical recommendations.Ensure engineering decisions and technical changes are appropriately documented and traceable.Capture and communicate lessons learned, reliability improvements, and fleet-wide technical actions.Provide technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer to engineers, offshore subsea personnel, and project teams.Support development and continuous improvement of company engineering standards, procedures, and technical practices.
Education:
- Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- Preferred Level: Masters Degree or PE is desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum Required: Minimum 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a technical environment involving complex equipment, systems, operations, projects, maintenance, reliability, or asset integrity.Experience may be gained in mechanical, electrical, controls/automation, hydraulic, reliability, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, or other engineering disciplines where structured problem-solving, technical judgment, risk management, and equipment or system reliability are important. Candidates from other engineering disciplines will be considered where they can demonstrate strong transferable technical capability, including troubleshooting, systems thinking, failure investigation, data analysis, engineering risk assessment, reliability improvement, and the ability to rapidly learn and apply knowledge to complex safety-critical equipment and operations. Exceptionally qualified engineering graduates, including candidates with advanced technical degrees such as a PhD, may also be considered with less than five years of industry experience where they can demonstrate strong technical aptitude, relevant research, project or practical engineering experience, advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, and the potential to rapidly develop the specialized knowledge required for the role.
- Preferred Level: 10 years of directly relevant experience supporting offshore drilling, drilling subsea equipment, well-control equipment, control systems, or comparable safety-critical offshore equipment.
Skills:
- Minimum Required:The successful candidate should demonstrate strong engineering fundamentals, technical aptitude, and the ability to apply transferable knowledge to complex, safety-critical equipment and systems. Candidates should possess strong structured troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities; systems-level thinking; sound engineering judgment; and the ability to evaluate technical risks, equipment performance, operating data, test results, and failure information. Experience or demonstrated capability in reliability, failure investigation/RCFA, engineering risk assessment, management of change, equipment lifecycle management, maintenance, controls, automation, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or other relevant engineering disciplines is valued. Direct subsea or BOP expertise is advantageous but not required, provided the candidate demonstrates the technical capability, curiosity, adaptability, and ability to rapidly learn complex subsea and well-control systems. Strong technical communication and documentation skills, the ability to work across engineering disciplines, and the ability to develop sound engineering recommendations in a demanding operational environment are essential.
- Preferred Level: The successful candidate should demonstrate:Strong technical knowledge of subsea BOP and drilling well-control equipment.Strong understanding of BOP control systems, including hydraulic, electrohydraulic, and multiplexed control architectures.Working knowledge of marine drilling risers, riser tensioning systems, and associated handling equipment. Strong troubleshooting and structured problem-solving capability.Experience with engineering risk assessment and management-of-change processes.Knowledge of equipment reliability, maintainability, inspection, certification, and lifecycle-management principles.Ability to perform or support equipment failure investigations and RCFA.Ability to analyze equipment operating data, alarms, event logs, function-logger information, test results, and maintenance history.Strong technical writing and documentation skills.Ability to independently manage multiple technical priorities and make sound engineering recommendations during time-critical operational events.
If you want to push yourself to great achievement, let Transocean develop your career.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in subsea engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, ocean, or petroleum engineering or a related discipline
- Experience with subsea production systems, pipelines, or umbilicals in offshore environments
- Proficiency in engineering analysis tools such as OrcaFlex, ANSYS, or CAESAR II
- Offshore survival certifications including BOSIET or HUET
- Familiarity with industry standards such as API, DNV, and ISO for subsea equipment
- Experience with ROV operations, inspection planning, or subsea intervention activities
Tips for Your Subsea Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project depth
Subsea engineers work across vastly different water depths and project scopes. Calling out specific depth ranges, field architectures, and whether your experience is brownfield or greenfield helps hiring managers instantly gauge fit without reading between the lines.
List certifications before job titles
Certifications like BOSIET, HUET, and offshore survival training are non-negotiable screening filters for many subsea roles. Put them near the top of your resume so recruiters don't have to hunt for them before deciding whether to advance your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists subsea engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by water depth and asset type
A role supporting shallow-water jacket installations is a different job from deepwater FPSO work. Filter and prioritize openings that match your specific asset background so your application speaks directly to what the team is actually building or maintaining.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Subsea interviews frequently include a detailed design review or problem-solving exercise tied to a real project scenario. Prepare a concise walkthrough of one complex project, covering your design decisions, the constraints you faced, and how you resolved unexpected issues offshore.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting offers
Many subsea engineer roles require proximity to offshore infrastructure or client offices in specific coastal regions. Confirm the rotation schedule, mobilization expectations, and whether relocation assistance is on the table before you accept, since these terms vary widely between operators and contractors.
Subsea Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most subsea engineers?
The most active employers for subsea engineers right now are Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Wood, and PROSERV, and the most openings are in Texas, Maryland, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with project cycles, so checking frequently gives you the clearest picture of where demand is concentrated.
How many subsea engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of subsea engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on most of the work is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are front-end engineering design, project management, and document control rather than field or offshore execution roles.
How do you become a subsea engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, ocean, petroleum, or civil engineering. Build relevant technical skills through internships or graduate roles in offshore oil and gas, marine construction, or renewables. Earn offshore safety certifications like BOSIET and HUET early, then pursue progressively complex project experience with subsea systems, pipelines, or ROV operations to move into dedicated subsea engineering roles.
Can you get a subsea engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level subsea engineer roles do exist, particularly at large contractors and operators running structured graduate programs. Candidates with strong academic projects in fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, or offshore systems, combined with relevant internship experience and completed offshore safety training, are competitive. Focusing your application on roles explicitly labeled graduate, junior, or entry-level increases your chances significantly.
What does the subsea engineer interview process look like?
Most subsea engineer hiring processes begin with a technical phone screen covering your engineering background and specific system experience. This is typically followed by a detailed in-person or video interview that includes a design or analysis exercise, often based on a real project scenario. Final rounds may involve panel discussions with project managers and lead engineers assessing both technical depth and collaborative judgment.
Where can I find and apply to subsea engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to subsea engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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