Subsea Engineer

About this role

A contract Subsea Engineer role based in Lagos is being offered by Talent Recruitment 360, a recruitment consultancy. The position focuses on supporting subsea system design, equipment selection, installation planning and commissioning, as well as assessing performance and integrity of subsea equipment. The role involves participating in design reviews, risk assessments and technical assurance, and developing deliverables for subsea production systems such as wellheads, trees and manifolds. It requires coordination with multiple engineering teams and ensuring compliance with API, ISO and DNV standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and substantial subsea experience in the oil and gas sector, with strong reporting and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

What you would do

• Support subsea system design, equipment selection, installation planning and commissioning.
• Assess subsea equipment performance, reliability and integrity.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and technical assurance activities.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables for subsea production systems (wellheads, trees, manifolds, jumpers, and related equipment).
• Coordinate with pipeline, structural, mechanical, process and installation teams.
• Review technical specifications, design calculations, drawings and vendor documentation.
• Ensure compliance with API, ISO and DNV standards.
• Familiarise with installation methods and integrity management of subsea equipment.
• Provide technical reporting and analytical input across projects.
• Support offshore field development projects with subsea production systems.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Marine, Petroleum, Subsea or another relevant engineering discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant subsea engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrable experience with subsea production systems and offshore field development projects.
• Knowledge of subsea equipment specifications, installation methods and integrity management.
• Strong technical reporting, analytical and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Familiarity with API, ISO and DNV standards.

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