Field Engineer - Offshore Installation
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52426)
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McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Field Engineer - Offshore InstallationJob Snapshot
Role: Field Engineer - Offshore Installation
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Experience: 3-5 years of offshore installation experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Field Engineer in Dubai, UAE to support the planning, preparation, and field execution of offshore installation activities. Working with a moderate level of guidance, the Field Engineer will apply engineering knowledge and practical offshore experience to resolve field and yard issues using established company procedures, technical judgment, and previous project experience.
The position combines engineering preparation with hands-on offshore execution, including installation procedures, vessel layouts, barge loadout planning, constructability reviews, material coordination, loadout inspections, multidisciplinary interfaces, technical problem-solving, and completion documentation. Regular travel to offshore and onshore project sites is an essential part of the role.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry:
Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Offshore Engineering and Execution
* Ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
* Travel offshore for project execution and work at onshore sites when required.
* Review technical details and drawings and recommend changes where necessary to improve operational safety or clarify installation information.
* Develop vessel layouts and barge loadout plans for transporting materials, equipment, and structures offshore for safe and timely installation.
* Participate in project constructability sessions, readiness reviews, Hazard Identification studies, and Job Safety Analysis activities as applicable.
* Communicate and support implementation of recommendations arising from engineering and safety reviews.
* Review and retain project drawings and documentation and report discrepancies, errors, or omissions affecting execution.
* Confirm that planned work remains within the capabilities of the proposed equipment.
Installation Planning
Prepare offshore installation procedures in accordance with McDermott procedures and processes. Documentation will define the methods, techniques, and practices required to perform the work, together with the planned execution sequence and requirements for installation aids, temporary works, and consumables.
The Field Engineer will also:
* Prepare material lists covering construction materials and project consumables.
* Coordinate procurement requirements with the Project Coordinator.
* Issue loadout lists applicable to the planned work using established practices.
* Prepare field sketches, data sheets, and checklists when required to support offshore personnel.
* Conduct work-scope presentations for key offshore personnel, explaining the planned execution as well as relevant contractual and technical requirements.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
* Coordinate with Marine, E and M, Welding, Quality, HSES, Survey and ROV, Diving, subcontractors, and other disciplines required for offshore execution.
* Verify that necessary personnel and equipment are available and ready for deployment.
* Witness and inspect pre-rigging, loadouts, and sea fastening activities.
* Acknowledge receipt of fabricated structures, line pipes, and other materials intended for offshore installation.
* Develop loadout checklists and carry out inspections in accordance with company procedures.
* Coordinate with Production Engineers to verify loadouts of fabricated project items.
* Work with Logistics to coordinate information relating to materials, structures, and equipment transported between locations by vessel, barge, truck, or other applicable means.
* Liaise with customer representatives, subcontractor representatives, and the Operations Engineer during offshore execution.
Field Monitoring and Technical Support
Monitor work progress and site conditions and advise the Operations Engineer of developments that could affect the project, schedule, or planned execution sequence.
The Field Engineer will participate in resolving technical issues encountered during offshore installation and assist with developing appropriate corrective actions. Strong analytical judgment is required to evaluate field conditions and identify practical solutions within established engineering procedures.
Following execution, the role will prepare post-job completion reports and compile as-built documentation and records required by contractual requirements and the approved project scope of work.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering.
* 3-5 years of offshore installation experience.
* Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering tools.
* Adequate understanding of engineering design and offshore project execution.
* Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Experience with 3D software.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Willingness to travel to different project sites and work under varying environmental conditions as required.
About McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott applies engineering and project execution expertise across the energy value chain, including subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy developments. For more than 100 years, the company has delivered complex energy infrastructure. Today, McDermott has more than 30,000 people across 54 countries and continues to support energy development and the energy transition worldwide.
Function: Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Offshore Engineering and Execution
* Ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
* Travel offshore for project execution and work at onshore sites when required.
* Review technical details and drawings and recommend changes where necessary to improve operational safety or clarify installation information.
* Develop vessel layouts and barge loadout plans for transporting materials, equipment, and structures offshore for safe and timely installation.
* Participate in project constructability sessions, readiness reviews, Hazard Identification studies, and Job Safety Analysis activities as applicable.
* Communicate and support implementation of recommendations arising from engineering and safety reviews.
* Review and retain project drawings and documentation and report discrepancies, errors, or omissions affecting execution.
* Confirm that planned work remains within the capabilities of the proposed equipment.
Installation Planning
Prepare offshore installation procedures in accordance with McDermott procedures and processes. Documentation will define the methods, techniques, and practices required to perform the work, together with the planned execution sequence and requirements for installation aids, temporary works, and consumables.
The Field Engineer will also:
* Prepare material lists covering construction materials and project consumables.
* Coordinate procurement requirements with the Project Coordinator.
* Issue loadout lists applicable to the planned work using established practices.
* Prepare field sketches, data sheets, and checklists when required to support offshore personnel.
* Conduct work-scope presentations for key offshore personnel, explaining the planned execution as well as relevant contractual and technical requirements.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
* Coordinate with Marine, E and M, Welding, Quality, HSES, Survey and ROV, Diving, subcontractors, and other disciplines required for offshore execution.
* Verify that necessary personnel and equipment are available and ready for deployment.
* Witness and inspect pre-rigging, loadouts, and sea fastening activities.
* Acknowledge receipt of fabricated structures, line pipes, and other materials intended for offshore installation.
* Develop loadout checklists and carry out inspections in accordance with company procedures.
* Coordinate with Production Engineers to verify loadouts of fabricated project items.
* Work with Logistics to coordinate information relating to materials, structures, and equipment transported between locations by vessel, barge, truck, or other applicable means.
* Liaise with customer representatives, subcontractor representatives, and the Operations Engineer during offshore execution.
Field Monitoring and Technical Support
Monitor work progress and site conditions and advise the Operations Engineer of developments that could affect the project, schedule, or planned execution sequence.
The Field Engineer will participate in resolving technical issues encountered during offshore installation and assist with developing appropriate corrective actions. Strong analytical judgment is required to evaluate field conditions and identify practical solutions within established engineering procedures.
Following execution, the role will prepare post-job completion reports and compile as-built documentation and records required by contractual requirements and the approved project scope of work.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering.
* 3-5 years of offshore installation experience.
* Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering tools.
* Adequate understanding of engineering design and offshore project execution.
* Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Experience with 3D software.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Willingness to travel to different project sites and work under varying environmental conditions as required.
About McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott applies engineering and project execution expertise across the energy value chain, including subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy developments. For more than 100 years, the company has delivered complex energy infrastructure. Today, McDermott has more than 30,000 people across 54 countries and continues to support energy development and the energy transition worldwide.
