C&A Project Engineer

TechnipFMC•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a technical specialist role that is responsible for Topside Packaged Equipment design, manufacture, delivery and support. Reports to the supervisor or manager in the Controls and Automation (C&A) Department in Houston, TX. The role involves project execution per TechnipFMC Engineering Execution Processes and Work Instructions, adherence to industry standards, and acting as a technical engineering leader within the project team. The Project Engineer is responsible for specific portions of the project schedule and deliverables, managing technical solutions to meet project requirements, and anticipating and mitigating risks.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering preferred with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field.
Strong mechanical aptitude required to review and oversee the structural design of the package equipment.
Experience working to meet requirements from DNV, ABS, etc.
Basic understanding and experience designing Hydraulic Power Units.
Experience with Automating, Controlling, and Monitoring package equipment using local and remote controllers such as PLC, DCS, and locally manual controls.
Experience with Safety systems and direct experience implementing safety systems such as SIL, Shutdowns, hardwired I/O, redundant controls and intrinsically safe systems.
Experience with third part approval processes is required.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams responsible for execution of projects constrained by safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and project teams from kickoff to completion.
Ability to make independent system recommendations utilizing advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Accuracy, dependability, ability to manage schedule and prioritize work.
Ability to work independently - a self-motivated self-starter.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively transfer subject matter expertise.
Ability to design complex engineering plans and review design work for systems and products.
Advanced technical and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rotating machinery such as motors and pumps and how to control them is preferred.
Experience with hazardous area classifications and how to mitigate the requirements through appropriate selection of equipment is preferred.
Experience with a variety of Nationally Recognized Test Labs (NRTL) is preferred.
Specific knowledge of TechnipFMC topsides and subsea control equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Technical responsible engineer for topside packaged equipment such as Hydraulic Power Units (HPU), Topside Umbilical Termination Units (TUTA), etc.
Documents and adheres to system and product requirements.
Conceptualizes and performs design activities, including conducting internal technical reviews to freeze requirements and system/product designs.
Develops, builds, tests, assembles and configures project deliverables including Factory Acceptance and Integration Tests.
Communicates with customers, project management, and other internal groups project status and issues; tracks and leads project technical issue resolution.
Supports projects and products throughout project/product lifecycle.
Ensures that the package equipment is delivered on time and compliant with the project requirements.
Setting up and configuring test equipment for interface testing with package equipment
Provides in-depth mentorship for incoming control engineers.
Represents the C&A department internally and externally with regards to technical discussions and solutions.