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Project Engineer in Perth, Australia

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Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of Inspection, engineered services and products to various industries and both on and offshore. Through the use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering serves industries such as oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, defense, entertainment and aerospace. Oceaneering's business offerings include remotely operated vehicles, built-to-order specialty subsea hardware, deepwater intervention and manned diving services, non-destructive testing, inspection, integrity services, engineering, and project management.


Position Summary

This role is based in our Jandakot office. The team handles projects covering life of field operations including and not limited to FEED, Drill Support, Bespoke Engineered Solutions, Subsea Equipment Scopes (design, repair, maintenance, preservation and storage), IMR, IWOCS, Intervention and Decommissioning. 

The Project Engineer is an integral member of the projects team. The position is designed to be a focal point to ensure that subsea and topside projects scopes are specified, manufactured, tested and installed to meet operational objectives, company, and international standards to ensure it integrate into and work well as an overall system. 

The Project Engineer works collaboratively with the project management team, other functional departments including operations and production, HSE & Quality and suppliers and contractors and required to execute work scopes for clients.


Duties And Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review and sign off on project documentation including but not limited to scope of work, project execution plans, drawings, specifications, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, detailed drawings, quality documentation, FAT/SIT test procedures, test records, minutes of meeting, change management registers, installation procedures and other project documentation.
  • Ensure work scopes are well defined, well planned and are implemented in an effective and efficient manner. 
  • Management of equipment supply vendors and contractors including monitoring progress, review and approval of vendor documentation, answering technical queries and resolving technical issues to ensure supply vendors performance is actively tracked, managed and deliveries comply with project requirements.
  • Direct coordination and supervision of site works including equipment assembly, testing, mobilisation and offshore installation to ensure works are completed in accordance with project specific HSE & Quality, technical, schedule and cost objectives. 
  • Coordination of and participation in project specific HAZOPs and HAZIDs to ensure equipment and equipment systems are safe to operate and install. 
  • Assist the Project Manager with managing client expectations, provide technical input and recommendations, client education, risk identification and evaluation. 
  • Communicate Oceaneering and client company HSE & Quality policies and procedures to supply vendors and contractors to ensure these are accepted in accordance with project requirements. S/he is required to support the implementation of the Oceaneering HSE & Quality Core Processes. 
  • Provide support during offshore campaigns when required, including onshore engineering support or offshore coverage. Where a suitable level of competence has been demonstrated, the project engineer may be assigned responsibility for the supervision of offshore intervention and installation activities.
  • Ability to prepare work pack for the in-house workshops, trouble shoot any technical issues and occasional direct supervision of workshop personnel. 
  • Client facing role during scope execution and tender stages. 


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Structural.
  • Minimum 2 - 4 years project management experience, in Subsea/Resources Industry.
  • Skilled with Microsoft suite of tools including MS Project or like.
  • Evidence of a strong business acumen.
  • Demonstrated potential for Specialization in Subsea Engineering.
  • BOSIET

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Requires knowledge of a range of subsea equipment including subsea completions, trees, manifolds, umbilicals, flowlines, control system components and subsea interfaces. 
  • Offshore operations and installation experience from vessels, including diving or ROV operations.
  • Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
  • Understanding of engineering design of mechanical systems, hydraulics, tooling.
  • Proven project execution skills, along with ability to work efficiently within a diverse team. 


How To Apply

At Oceaneering, we believe our make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and is the norm. No matter your background, we want you to feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.


How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.


Closing Statement

As part of a global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career pathways and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will be able to thrive in a safe workplace and learn from a high performing team consisting of talented and driven individuals. We offer extensive EAP offerings and flexibility to support you in your wellbeing at work. 

Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home. In addition, we also offer genuine career development opportunities, hybrid working arrangement, autonomy, engaging work and a great team culture.


How To Apply

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.


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Project Engineer in Perth, Australia

Perth WA
Full time

Published on 02/23/2026

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