Subsea Software Engineer

About the Role

As a Subsea Software Engineer, you will design and implement electrical/electronic automation systems, including software SCADA and PLC/RTU controller solutions for Subsea Control Systems (SCS). You will support electrical/electronic project engineers in designing power and communication subsystems for Master Control Stations (MCS), Electrical Power Units (EPU), modem racks, Hydraulic Power Units (HPU), and subsea data acquisition systems for offshore facilities, as well as Surface Production Equipment (SPE) and Drilling Control Systems (DCS).

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed to client requirements, on time, within budget, and within company and industry standards.
• Create project documentation and drawings.
• Manage the customer interface to maintain a good working relationship.
• Advise the Electrical and Software Engineering Supervisor of potential risks that could result in cost or man-hour overruns.
• Program project-required Human Machine Interface (HMI), interlocks, shutdowns, and process control in PC/PLC applications.
• Ensure all project documentation aligns with the agreed Supplier Document Requirements List (SDRL).
• Create and implement project software development and testing.
• Analyze product or equipment specifications to determine designs producible with existing manufacturing or processing facilities.
• Direct and coordinate testing of prototype or system software configurations.
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment.
• Analyze test data to ensure designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Confer with engineering personnel to prepare design modifications as required.
• Evaluate engineering test results for potential system development applications.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions.
• Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layout and process diagrams.
• Ensure work assignments meet the highest quality standards.
• Participate in equipment testing and assist with supplier part specifications.
• Propose best practices and technical solutions.
• Approve work output of others and mentor engineers in best practices.
• Contribute to design/project teams and participate in technical strategy and planning.
• Conduct design reviews with multiple disciplines to ensure projects conform to client requirements.
• Travel on short notice to domestic and international customer sites, including offshore facilities.
• Comply with Proserv’s Quality Policy and all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures, and Workplace Instructions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Key Interfaces

• Engineering
• HSE
• Document Control
• Production Assembly (Assembly and Test, Goods In and Inspection, etc.)
• Project Management
• Sales/Business Development
• Quality Department
• Service Department
• Procurement Department/Supply Chain
• Suppliers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Electrical instrumentation and software (applications level) engineering background.
• 1–2 years of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming experience.
• Offshore (topside/subsea) oil and gas experience preferred.
• Proven track record in an automation design/build environment.
• Knowledge of software development practices, including documentation, SCADA/PLC/RTU programming/design, and electrical/electronic equipment design.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with automation systems (communication equipment selection/installation), electrical system design (motor control and low-voltage instrument panels), Allen-Bradley, Citect, and Wonderware software packages, C, C++, VB programming, web design tools, and SIL-rated equipment design/manufacture.
• Aptitude for electro/mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to obtain Offshore Water Survival certification (HUET or BOSIET) and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Skills

• Commercial Awareness: Decision-making, effective negotiation, and understanding of business objectives.
• Effective Engineering Procurement: Vendor selection/management and timely execution of Purchase Orders (PO).
• Initiative: Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Multi-tasking: Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously.
• Workplace Flexibility: Willingness to travel at short notice and for extended periods (up to three weeks at a time), including offshore and out-of-state locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Subsea Control System (SCS) experience.
• Advanced knowledge of upstream oil and gas instrumentation and surveillance systems.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical power and signal distribution.
• Advanced knowledge of Modbus and Ethernet TCP protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• HSA with employer contribution
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program