Lead Project Engineers

Join us as Lead Project Engineer SURF and Construction. We are looking for several experienced Lead Project Engineers to strengthen and further develop our engineering team within Subsea Umbilical Risers and Flowline (SURF) and Construction. As part of the DOF engineering department, you will plan and execute marine operations in the Atlantic Region and support projects in other regions. You will work in a positive, innovative environment with highly educated and skilled colleagues.

DOF offers a blend of junior and experienced engineers supported by operational personnel, fostering professional growth and personal development. We are a value-driven organisation with clear guiding principles to meet project and Client expectations with strong understanding and commitment to HSEQ standards. Our core values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Safety.

If you enjoy working with people from different parts of the world, we invite you to apply.

Far from ordinary - It is not your everyday job

Join DOF Subsea as a Lead Project Engineer and be at the forefront of marine operations. You'll:

• Lead and deliver complex subsea projects—from planning and procedures to offshore execution—ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality results.
• Own technical packages and act as the key interface with clients, bringing innovation and precision to every challenge.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline onshore and offshore teams to meet our targets for our service lines.
• Drive compliance and continuous improvement by aligning with DOF's high standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Take on engineering responsibilities as required by preparing task plans, procedures, and other engineering deliverables, with responsibilities varying depending on project and operational needs
• Make an impact by mentoring junior engineers, enhancing HSE practices, and contributing to smarter, safer project execution while being technical expert within your field.
• Be part of an integrated offshore services company combining vessel-, ROV- and AUV- ownership with project management
• Build deeper expertise in your field while gaining the opportunity to expand your experience across IMR, Decommissioning, and Mooring services

You will experience a dynamic and varied workday, with opportunities to work on a diverse range of SOW across the Atlantic region SURF and Construction projects, such as:

• Mobilisation & riser / umbilical replacement / new risers / umbilicals
• Installation of small template structures, riser anchor riser bases, flying leads, tie-ins and GRP structures completing tie-backs

If you're ready to take on exciting offshore challenges with a global leader, you will have opportunities to travel offshore and gain hands‑on operational experience.

Requirements

• Higher technical education (bachelor's or master's degree) and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in marine operations; preferably from offshore installation or subsea operations. Experience with installation analyses is advantageous
• Experience from SURF and Construction engineering and development for marine- and subsea operations
• Knowledge within SURF and Construction installation vessels, deployment spreads, intervention tools, lifting and connection aids
• Candidates should be capable of leading and contributing effectively within project teams, as well as working independently in dynamic project environments to deliver projects
• Able to lead and achieve work in project teams, and work independently in dynamic project environments, delivering fast-track projects
• Fluency in English; proficiency in a Scandinavian language for specific positions

This position reports to the Engineering Manager in Norway.

Is this the perfect role for you, but you don't meet every single requirement? We value the right person over a perfect match to a job description. Research shows that underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed requirement, and we don't want that to hold great talent back, so we encourage you to apply. It's the best way for us to find the right talent for this role, or another, and that could be you.

Office location is Bergen or Haugesund, Oslo is optional. It is essential that applicants either reside within commuting distance or plan to relocate to meet this requirement. Please confirm in your application that you do so.

Application due date: 06.09.2026

Security assessment

For this position, DOF Subsea Norway will conduct an assessment of the applicant's security suitability, including affiliations to high-risk countries and a background check. High-risk countries are defined as those that, according to the Norwegian Police Security Service (PS