Principal Engineer - Flexible & Umbilicals

We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. Subsea7 makes offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.

We are collaborative, curious and always open to learn. Our people bring new perspectives and smart technology to some of the most challenging and inspiring energy projects around the world.

Diversity makes us smarter. You will be surrounded by a diverse, international community of experts, who bring different skills and ideas that help us challenge the status quo and inspire innovation.

Proactive participation in the Energy Transition is at the heart of Subsea7’s evolution. Our target is to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Join us and you’ll embark on a journey of opportunities and continuous learning and development. Be empowered to explore new ideas, take ownership of your own career and meet your full potential.

Unbonded flexible pipes and umbilicals are an integral part of our large variety of technologies and project deliverables. Working within the Flexibles and Umbilicals design discipline, you will be given the opportunity to follow the product from early design phase trough installation and start of production of the products. Our discipline also follow up other products (cables, TCP etc.) and there is a potential to gain experience from these products as well.

Subsea7 Norway has many ongoing and future studies and projects involving flexibles and umbilicals and we have a need to strengthen the capability and capacity within the area of expertise.

Key responsibilities:

• Support any internal queries related to design of flexibles and/or umbilicals
• Define requirements for flexible or umbilical systems as part of early phase studies
• Develop and manage the technical scope of work document for flexible or umbilical systems as part of studies and tenders
• Be responsible for performing the technical review of subcontract tenders to ensure that the delivery is in accordance with our requirements
• Act as day to day technical point of contact with the subcontractor
• Review all subcontractor technical documents and ensure that other relevant technical experts as required are included in the review of the document
• Ensure a live communication line towards the engineering organization for sourcing of technical experts for detailed technical scopes

We can offer:

• A very good working environment and collaboration culture
• Challenging and exciting workdays
• Personal development and career opportunities
• Competitive terms including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes
• Sports & Social clubs with social and recreational activities for both you and your family
• Workplace flexibility

Capability profile / Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (BSc or MSc) – broad variety of specializations are of interest, typically mechanical/marine, material and electrical
• Minimum 8 years of experience from subsea engineering or manufacturing/design of umbilicals or flexible pipes
• Knowledge on design and relevant rules, regulations and best practices
• Live our values (Safety, Performance, Integrity, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation)
• Positive & Open minded
• Good mixture of practical and theoretical understanding is a preference
• Creative problem solving - able to suggest and develop new methods and ways of working

Applications will be reviewed as received.

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