Project Engineer – Offshore Decommissioning
Location: Hoofddorp, NL
Contract: 1-year (intent to convert to permanent)
Availability: Full-time
Remote: Partial flexibility after onboarding
Company Overview
Petrodec is a leading contractor in offshore oil and gas decommissioning, delivering innovative and safe solutions from well abandonment to full topside and subsea removal.
With projects secured through 2029, Petrodec offers a dynamic environment where engineering professionals can drive responsible energy transition and deliver impactful offshore operations.
Role Purpose / Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution readiness of complex offshore decommissioning operations.
This role ensures technical integrity, operational efficiency, and successful collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop engineering method statements for onshore and offshore execution.
• Prepare lifting plans including drawings and rigging calculations.
• Define scopes for rope access, scaffolding, welding, and subsea ROV.
• Produce MTOs, mobilization plans, and equipment lists.
• Conduct site surveys and fabrication follow-ups; issue visit reports.
• Support vessel mobilization and yard activities before execution.
• Interface with subcontractors and clients to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and registers.
• Support the Project Manager to deliver work on time and within scope.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Naval, or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ offshore project engineering experience.
• Proven involvement in decommissioning, topside removal, or load-in/load-out campaigns.
• Direct hands-on offshore execution experience.
• Strong knowledge of offshore construction and lifting operations.
• Ability to perform and review engineering documentation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for design and planning.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel offshore (up to 3 weeks, 1–2 times/year).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Pension plan and 25 vacation days with travel reimbursement.
• Hybrid work possibility after onboarding.
• Career development opportunities in a growing international business.
Application Process / Equal Opportunity
• Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV and cover letter.
• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Petrodec is an equal opportunity employer — we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Naval, or Structural Engineering
- Minimum 5 years' offshore project engineering experience
- Proven involvement in decommissioning, topside removal, or load-in/load-out campaigns
- Direct hands-on offshore execution experience
- Strong knowledge of offshore construction and lifting operations
- Ability to perform and review engineering documentation
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Strong organizational and reporting skills
- Willingness to travel offshore (up to 3 weeks, 1-2 times/year)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
What We Do
Dixstone provides integrated offshore solutions and services for the oil and gas industry, specializing in shipbuilding, conversion of rigs and vessels, drilling, and decommissioning. As an affiliate of the Perenco Group, it operates globally across 10 countries with a team of over 2,000 professionals, delivering engineering services and marine fleet management to optimize the entire energy value chain.
