Senior (Subsea) Project Engineer

Job Description

The Opportunity

Due to recent project awards, we are seeking a Senior (Subsea) Project Engineer to join our established engineering team for upcoming subsea and ROV projects. This role is based in West Perth and requires occasional project site visits and offshore work.

You will be responsible for:

• Working with the Project Manager and Lead Engineers to execute project work scopes and regularly interface with clients.
• Evaluating and enhancing emerging and existing engineering technologies, collaborating with the Engineering team to integrate them into projects.
• Executing work packages, ensuring delivery meets HSE, quality, and commercial standards.
• Supervising and guiding project and graduate engineers through design review, constructability, HAZID workshops, and offshore execution.
• Managing subcontractors and equipment manufacturers, including preparing documentation and overseeing Site Integration Tests (SIT) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

About You

We’re looking for a team player who is proactive, collaborative, and takes ownership. You build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and bring a positive, solution-focused mindset.

Your success in securing this role will require:

• Proven experience in subsea/offshore engineering and project delivery.
• A Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical, mechatronic, structural, or ocean engineering, or naval architecture.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project. Experience with specialist software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks is also desirable.
• A full driver’s license.
• The ability to obtain an offshore survival course and pass the associated medical exam.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a full, valid work visa.

Who are we

We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.

Our Project Engineering team provides subsea services to the Australia, Asia, and Pacific regions, including construction, inspection, repair, maintenance (IMR), and decommissioning. Reducing our carbon footprint, we lead the way in advanced remote system technology solutions, including Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

How we work

At Fugro, we embrace a collaborative way of working where people are encouraged to be themselves, recognising that diverse voices and cultures contribute unique perspectives, spark creativity, and drive innovation.

We aim to help our people grow toward their full potential by promoting alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability—within a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment. While we embrace the flexibility of remote work, we also value face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions and sharing a meal together.

Fugro offers

• Challenging and interesting portfolios of projects and work scopes
• Onshore and offshore project experience
• Hybrid work from home arrangement | Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive compensation | Annual salary reviews
• 12 week Parental Leave policy
• Salary continuance insurance
• Culture that supports career development, training and progression
• An inclusive and diverse group of colleagues who happily share knowledge
• Friendly, "no-ego" environment where you can be yourself
• New office | Walking distance from train stations | Red Cat bus
• Exposure to new technology 

How to apply

Please ensure your CV is up to date, with relevant information clear and succinct and follow the application prompts. 

Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of Australian working rights to be considered for this position (visa sponsorship is not offered).

Fugro reserves the right to close this advert at any time.

Applications or interest via recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.