Project Engineering Manager

Helix Energy

Houston, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $17–$26/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

***Project Engineering Manager (HOSS)***

**Job Description**

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading engineering activities supporting the planning, preparation, mobilization, and execution of offshore and subsea projects, with emphasis on work-class ROV operations. The position oversees the project engineering team, ensuring technical deliverables, equipment integration, and operational methodologies support safe, efficient, and cost-effective project execution.

*Primary Duties / Responsibilities:*

• Lead and develop the project engineering team, managing workloads, resources, and personnel performance.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, technical procedures, and project execution documentation.
• Provide technical oversight for ROV systems, subsea tooling, and equipment integration.
• Coordinate engineering support for vessel mobilizations, lifting arrangements, sea fastening, and offshore operations.
• Review and approve engineering documentation within delegated authority, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance to Project Managers and offshore personnel, resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Manage engineering resources, departmental budgets, schedules, and subcontracted engineering services.
• Support technical proposals, project estimates, feasibility assessments, and commercial activities.
• Oversee engineering risk assessments, technical reviews, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Promote engineering standardization, operational improvements, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with Technical Authorities, clients, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors.

**Qualifications**

*Education / Training:*

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Ocean, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

*Experience:* Minimum 8–10 years of relevant engineering experience in offshore construction, subsea operations, or ROV services, including leadership experience.

**Special Requirements**

• Strong technical knowledge of work-class ROV systems, subsea tooling, and offshore equipment integration.
• Experience managing engineering teams, project deliverables, budgets, and resources.
• Comprehensive understanding of vessel mobilizations, offshore lifting operations, and subsea intervention activities.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, including IMCA guidance and HSEQ requirements.
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with project management and offshore operations teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically, internationally, and offshore as required.

**Working Conditions**

• Primarily office based, with some vessels in port and shop environment work.
• Some travel required.
• This position is expected to report in office.

*Hornbeck Offshore Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*