The Electrical Engineer will provide the following support for the manufacturing and operations of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), ROV tooling, AUV systems and other subsea electrical and electronic equipment: operations engineering, design, analysis, manufacturing and testing support, quality non-conformances resolutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL
The Electrical Engineer will be assigned to the Subsea Robotics and Offshore Projects Group engineering team based in Morgan City, Louisiana. Engineer shall be willing to travel offshore, both domestically and internationally.
While in the Subsea Robotics and Offshore Projects Group Team, the Engineer will:
- Perform engineering duties necessary to prepare subsea systems for offshore campaigns. These may include:
- Design modifications to existing equipment
- Design of test equipment
- Participating in operational risk assessments
- Preparing scopes of supply
- Providing cost and labor estimates for proposals
- Performing project-specific analyses and calculations
- Preparing project-specific procedures
- Develop testing procedures for qualification, factory acceptance, and offshore readiness testing
- Creation and revision of equipment software
- Creation and revision of block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics
Specification of required electrical equipment
- Recommendations for obsoleted items
Performs conceptual and detailed design work and engineering analysis.
Creates and completes design packages, specifications, and test procedures.
Contributes in design of new products and techniques, modifies existing designs and techniques, improves installation techniques, and develops test procedures.
Develops test programs for factory acceptance, certification and systems integration testing of developed equipment.
Evaluates project design basis data to determine feasibility of equipment and/or services being proposed.
Prepares or directs preparation of product specifications, system layouts, assembly drawings, user manuals and detailed drawings/schematics.
Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering, analysis, and design related tasks.
- Provide support during the manufacturing, testing, and assembly phases of a project.
- Provide support to offshore campaigns, from both onshore and offshore.
- Interface with customers, project managers, and technicians.
Develops cost and schedule estimates, provides engineering status and progress reports.
NON-ESSENTIAL
Other duties as assigned
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reporting Relationship
This position will report to an Engineering Lead or Manager
REQUIRED
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Exceptional verbal and written communication and organizational skills, time management, multitasking, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are necessary.
Must be able to obtain a valid US Passport, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) & Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
DESIRED
ROV/AUV and/or Subsea equipment design and engineering experience
Experience with Labview usage and programming
Experience with PLC usage and programming
Experience with Enovia, Peoplesoft, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or other CAD packages
Experience with electro-hydraulic-mechanical systems
Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electric Code (NEC), ABS, and DNV standards
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
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
Treats others fairly and with respect
Ability to establish and maintain project priorities
Seeks out new learning experiences
Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required
Ability to analyze complex electrical controls circuits for functionality, electrical loads, and failure modes, is required
Knowledge of Remotely Operated Vehicles and subsea systems is strongly desired
Knowledge of operations in the subsea industry is strongly desired
Knowledge of subsea controls systems is desired
Knowledge of ROV Tooling is desired
Knowledge of PCBs is desired
Ability to work within tight deadline windows
Ability to work under general direction
Ability to work in a high-pressure offshore environment
Ability to clearly communicate potential issues and resolutions
Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place.
Work surface is stable (flat).
Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered MEDIUM work.
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Lift 20-50 pounds
Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
Identify color differences
Wear PPE for skin protection
Lift 10-25 pounds
Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.
Operate a motor vehicle
Lift up to 10 pounds
Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Willingness to travel offshore domestically and internationally
- Must be able to obtain a valid US Passport, TWIC, and BOSIET
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, organization, time management, and multitasking skills
- Ability to analyze complex electrical control circuits for functionality, electrical loads, and failure modes
- Ability to work in a high-pressure offshore environment and meet tight deadlines
- Use of computer-aided engineering and design tools to perform analysis and design tasks
- Provide support during manufacturing, testing, assembly phases, and offshore campaigns
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and work in a team environment
- ROV/AUV and/or subsea equipment design and engineering experience
- Experience with LabVIEW usage and programming
- Experience with PLC usage and programming
- Experience with Enovia, PeopleSoft, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other CAD packages
- Experience with electro-hydraulic-mechanical systems
- Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, ABS, and DNV standards
- Knowledge of subsea controls systems, ROV tooling, and PCBs
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What We Do
Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today. As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership. We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.







