Senior Subsea Systems Engineer

Worley•Houston, TX

58d

About The Position

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now. The Senior Umbilical Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, design, specification, and delivery of subsea umbilical systems for offshore EPC projects. This role ensures that umbilical design, manufacturing, testing, and installation are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project, client, and regulatory requirements. The position serves as the subject matter expert for umbilical systems across the full project lifecycle — from concept and FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

Requirements

Typically 10+ years of subsea engineering experience within offshore EPC, operator, or umbilical supplier organizations.
Demonstrated experience in design and delivery of subsea umbilical systems for deepwater and/or harsh environments.
Proven involvement across FEED and detailed engineering phases.
Experience working with major umbilical manufacturers and installation contractors.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, Ocean, or related Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

As part of the PMC supporting the RIL PMT, focus will be as the umbilical installation lead during engineering and planning phases.
Act as the technical authority for subsea umbilical systems within the project and wider engineering team.
Lead the design and engineering of static and dynamic umbilicals, including electro-hydraulic, fiber optic, and chemical injection functions.
Develop and review umbilical system specifications, datasheets, and design philosophies.
Attend Client, EPIC contractors and OSS umbilical and UTH supplier meetings.
Comment and review the EPIC contractors technical and procedural documentation, as well as identifying potential technical and commercial risks associated with umbilical tensioner / vertial lay system (VLS) recently procured by EPIC contractor.
Relocate to India to perform daily management of the installation vessels during in-country execution of the work scope in India, attend daily interface meeting with the Client.
Umbilical sizing and configuration
Cross-section design reviews
Fatigue and mechanical performance assessments
Installation load cases and overboarding analyses
Thermal, hydraulic, and electrical performance evaluations
Interface with suppliers on detailed design, materials selection, and qualification requirements.
Review and approve vendor documentation, drawings, and calculations.
Support FEED, tendering, and execution phases with technical input, cost drivers, and risk identification.
Coordinate with SURF, flow assurance, controls, installation, and structural disciplines to ensure integrated system design.
Provide technical support during manufacturing, FAT/SIT, loadout, installation, and offshore operations.
Manage technical queries, deviations, and change control related to umbilical scope.