Project Engineer

Semco Maritime

$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, structural, electrical, or related engineering discipline
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in maritime, offshore, or energy sector
  • Familiar with turnkey integration projects in oil & gas, especially drilling assets
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, CADWorx, SolidWorks, and 3D modeling software
  • Experience in structural and piping design, including fabrication drawings
  • Understanding of offshore construction practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English
  • Valid US work visa or citizenship is mandatory
  • Availability for offshore and international travel

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review structural and piping designs, including 3D models and drawings
  • Ensure designs meet project requirements through reviews and clash detection
  • Conduct offshore surveys and site verifications for engineering support
  • Track project progress, risks, quality, and costs effectively
  • Lead smaller projects or work packages, coordinating day-to-day tasks
  • Collaborate with customers and teams to maintain compliance with company standards

Benefits

  • Contribute to a strong safety culture in a global team
  • Work on impactful projects in the energy sector
  • Opportunities for travel including offshore assignments
  • Engage in multidisciplinary project work across various phases
  • Work based in Houston, a key industry hub
Full Job Description
Your position

We are seeking a structured and skilled Project Engineer to join our Rig & Marine division. In this role, you will play a key part in executing offshore multidisciplinary modification projects on drilling rigs and specialized vessels. You will be part of a global team with more than 100 colleagues worldwide, dedicated to delivering complex projects worldwide with safety as the highest priority. You will report to Nicolaj Frimann, Operations Manager.

At Semco Maritime safety is a core value, and in this role, you will contribute to maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture while delivering innovative solutions. Above all, your work will make a real change for the global energy sector.

The position is full-time and is based at our Houston office, located in the hub of the energy industry. You can expect approximately 40-60 travel days per year, including offshore surveys and on-site project execution.

Your tasks & responsibilities

As Project Engineer, you will support the execution of projects in accordance with agreed budgets, schedules, quality standards, and technical requirements. Projects typically involve maintenance and modification work on floating units such as drilling rigs and specialized vessels. The scopes span multiple disciplines and project phases, from engineering and design to procurement, construction, and installation.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Developing and reviewing structural and piping designs, 3D models, drawings, piping layouts, isometrics, and installation work packs
  • Ensuring designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with project requirements through design reviews, model coordination, and clash detection
  • Conducting offshore surveys and site verifications (incl. 3D scanning) to support engineering development and execution planning
  • Providing technical input and tracking progress, risks, quality, and costs across projects
  • Taking the lead on smaller projects or work packages, including day-to-day coordination
  • Working closely with customers and internal teams while ensuring compliance with Semco Maritime standards, processes, and HSE requirements

Your profile & qualifications

To succeed in this position, we expect that you have:
  • A higher technical education, such as a bachelor's degree in mechanical, Structural, Electrical, or a similar engineering discipline
  • At least three years of experience in a similar role within the maritime, offshore, or energy sector
  • Experience with turnkey integration projects in the oil & gas industry, preferably including knowledge of drilling assets such as drillships, semi-submersibles, and jack-up rigs
  • Strong experience with AutoCAD, BricsCAD, CADWorx, SolidWorks, and other relevant engineering and 3D modelling software
  • Experience with structural and piping design and the development of engineering deliverables, including fabrication drawings and 3D models
  • An understanding of offshore construction, fabrication, and installation practices
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A valid US work visa, such as a Green Card, or US citizenship
  • Availability for offshore and international project travel

Valid offshore credentials are considered an advantage but are not required.

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