Installation Project Engineer

Overview

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Quest Energy Group

Quest () is North America's leading Subsea/Offshore Construction Engineering Executive Search Firm.

We're hiring a Installation Engineer / Project Engineer to join a world-class offshore project team that’s building innovative solutions for subsea systems, marine construction, and offshore installation
. This is not your standard PE role—we're looking for someone ambitious, polished, and switched on
, ready to lead, grow, and make real impact.

Experience: 1.5-5 years

Backgrounds in consideration: Subsea, Offshore, vessel operations, dredging, marine construction, heavy-lift, diving, OSV, MPSV, Offshore Drilling

Our client is a leading provider of subsea services, specializing in marine construction, offshore installation, and commercial diving. We are seeking a dynamic and progressive Project Engineer to join their Project Management Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead project initiatives, interface with clients, and work closely with executive leaders in a grooming fashion. If you have a background in subsea and/or offshore installation, marine construction, or offshore drilling, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

• Lead project initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Interface with clients to ensure project deliverables meet specifications and address technical queries.
• Collaborate closely with executive leaders, providing insights and contributing to strategic decisions.
• Develop and design offshore installation procedures, including risk assessments and vessel schedules.
• Oversee and conduct offshore installation operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage cross-functional teams, coordinating with various departments to achieve project goals.
• Prepare and review installation guidelines, mobilization plans, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in HIRAs, risk assessments, and responsibility matrix development.

• 2-5 years of experience in subsea installation, offshore installation, marine construction, or offshore drilling.
• Offshore installation experience; dredging, diving, survey experience are a huge plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of managing projects and teams.
• Ability to work under strict timelines and perform well in high-pressure environments.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.

• Project Engineering and leadership
• Offshore installation and marine construction
• Risk assessment and safety culture
• Client interfacing and stakeholder management