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Offshore Installation Engineer

United States, Houston · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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Airswift has been tasked by a major Oil & Gas client looking for an Installation/I&C Engineer to work in a 2 years assignment. This role combines a mix of office with rotational schedule. The Offshore Installation Engineer will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the offshore installation and pre-commissioning activities / operations of subsea installation scopes (rigid pipelay, flexible pipe and umbilicals lay, jumpers, flying leads, and subsea structures). It is also expected that he/she leads / support planning activities ahead of the offshore execution. The goal for this role is to ensure that all subsea equipment is installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, local regulations, and industry standards.

Job Responsibility

  • Safety Management: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
  • Operational Oversight: Monitor and supervise mobilization & demobilization activities and daily offshore operations
  • Communication and Reporting: Serve as liaison between offshore personnel and onshore management
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Problem Solving: Identify and address operational issues
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure that all offshore activities meet quality standards
  • Contractor Coordination: Manage relationships with contractors
  • Project Planning: Review detailed installation plans, procedures, and schedules
  • Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (strongly desired)
  • Lower education degree with extensive experience could be considered
  • Relevant experience in offshore subsea construction activities
  • Project management or leading oversight of subsea installation projects
  • At least 5 year of experience on offshore oil and gas construction operations
  • Proficiency in engineering principles and practices related to offshore installations
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Project Management skills
  • Communication Skills
  • English (required)
  • Spanish (desired)
  • Certifications relevant to offshore work (e.g., BOSIET, HUET, OGUK medical, TWIC, passport, seaman’s book)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Accountable and decisive
  • Self-driven and flexible
  • Willingness and availability to travel
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Be a team player
  • Only candidates authorized to work in the US will be considered

Nice to have

  • Spanish (desired)
  • 10+ years in oil and gas (suggested in comment)

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