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Mechanical Engineer

Oceaneering International, Inc.
remote work
United States, Louisiana, Morgan City
5004 Railroad Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 29, 2025
Company Profile

As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world - from development through to decommissioning. With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty E-ROV and Freedom AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance.


Position Summary

The Operations Engineer, while under direct supervision, will support Morgan City, Houston and / or ITC based engineering activities for small to medium criticality projects and/or individual components of larger more complex projects performed with Oceaneering's Offshore Projects Group (OPG). The Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting detailed technical aspects for projects that will be executed predominately in the Gulf of Mexico. Typical work scopes will include but not be limited to IWOCs, RWOCs, ROV tooling, installations, light construction, diving, inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR), and other work scopes as assigned by the Engineering Team Lead / Manager. Some of the Operations Engineer's key responsibilities will include offshore project support, creating and checking drawings, engineering calculations, participating in design reviews, and ensuring that all designs are in accordance with all client and Oceaneering requirements.

This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, allowing you to work both remotely and in the office as needed. The position may also involve travel, including offshore assignments, with the potential to spend up to 50% of your time offshore


Duties And Responsibilities

* Responsible for ensuring that engineering work is completed in accordance with Oceaneering policy and processes with a focus on personnel safety and safety for the environment

* Responsible for ensuring that engineering work is completed in accordance with Client requirements

* Ensure products are designed in compliance with engineering principles, applicable standards (ISO, API, ANSI, DNV, and AWS), contract requirements, and related specifications

* Support engineering projects or bids

* Attend internal and external design reviews

* Clearly communicate project status, issues, or concerns with external customers, internal customers, and management

* Create or review concept designs and drawings under direct supervision

* Create or review manufacturing drawings under direct supervision

* Perform technical evaluations of existing designs

* Identify material, coating, and cathodic protection solutions for subsea hardware under direct supervision

* Create or review procedures and specifications for compliance with engineering principles, applicable standards, and Client requirements under direct supervision

* Attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT)

* Perform non-engineering activities such as oversight of offshore operations and on-site oversight of OPG projects and subcontractors.

* Work and travel offshore, both domestic and international in support of projects.

* Interface with customer, other project vendors and installation contractors to identify interface data and ensure resolution of subsea related issues.

* Performs additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.


Qualifications

REQUIRED:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Minimum of Two (2) years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in the oil and gas industry.

* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

* Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and team members.

* Compliance with company and client health, safety, and environmental requirements.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

* Must possess a valid driver's license.

* Must be able to obtain:

o Valid Passport.

o Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).

o Petroleum Education Council (PEC) Basic Training.

o Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET).

DESIRED:

* Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack up analysis, and design for manufacturability

* Knowledge of ROV and/or subsea equipment design and engineering

* Knowledge of basic hydraulic components and the ability to read hydraulic schematics and P&IDs

* Working knowledge of Solidworks, AutoCAD, MathCAD, and ANSYS

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

* Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

* Offshore experience working in harsh and unpredictable weather environments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

* Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.

* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedures, and manuals.

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

* Gives and receives constructive feedback.

* Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans.

* Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.


Additional Information

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.


Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.


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.


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