# Senior Subsea Project Engineer at DOF

> Open job at DOF in Paradise, Canada. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/dof-senior-subsea-project-engineer-0umiymu
Posted 22 October 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 10 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [DOF](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/dof)
- Location: Paradise, Canada
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

**DOF is a world-class offshore construction support, survey and IRM contractor.**

DOF is a leading provider of subsea services in all the major oil and gas production regions around the world. With world class ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles), Survey systems, and a fleet of offshore construction vessels, the group combines expertise and technology to deliver integrated subsea solutions to the offshore oil and gas and renewable industries.

DOF Canada is currently seeking a detailed oriented and client focused individual for the position of **Senior Subsea Project Engineer**. A key to success for this position is the ability to collaborate with offshore and onshore personnel. The Senior Engineer will report to the Project Technical/Engineering Manager and will receive day-to-day direction for activities such as analyses, reports/document reviews, tendering, design, etc. This position may have **Offshore and/or International requirements**. If you are looking for a dynamic environment to learn and grow your career, DOF Canada is a great opportunity!

**Key Responsibilities**

- Support DOF's core business initiatives and those of DOF's clients, Light Subsea Construction, Subsea Intervention, Decommissioning, Permanent Mooring Installation/Disconnection, Engineering Studies and Tenders) including lift rigging design and lift planning, equipment sea fastening design, and installation analyses specific to above core business initiatives;
- Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints, and within company policies;
- Help lead our regional effort to develop innovative solutions to client problems which support our core business;
- Support business development and tendering activities as required by management;
- Actively seek to develop safe, practical, cost effective and cutting edge solutions to project technical challenges;
- Promote the continual development of our HSEQ culture and system that minimizes the risk of injury to personnel, the environment and equipment to ALARP levels (As Low As Reasonably Practical);
- Promote the company’s organizational culture, values and reputation with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies;
- Encourage open communication between engineering and operations to create healthy productive culture;
- Diligently work towards meeting Regional and Departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s);
- Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards;
- Offshore work will be required
- Other engineering duties as directed by third parties in the case secondments.

**Requirements**

**Qualifications and Experience:**

- Bachelor of Science degree in applicable engineering field of study (Civil, Mechanical, Ocean & Naval Architecture, Structural, or equivalent);
- Basic Survival Training (BST) would be an asset as there will be offshore work;
- Professional Engineering licence;
- 5-10 years’ experience subsea project/installation engineering experience;
- Familiar with procedural writing as it pertains to offshore ROV construction works.
- Experience related to the supervision of equipment System Integration Testing and functionality testing;
- Experience performing project vessel mobilizations and demobilizations;
- Offshore field experience related to the installation and decommissioning of subsea infrastructure;
- Knowledge of specialized software would be an asset (Example- Ansys/Inventor- Structural/Mechanical Engineers, Orcaflex- Hydrodynamics- Subsea Engineers, etc.);
- Knowledge of the marine environment and technical challenges associated with executing projects in these conditions;
- Knowledge of subsea infrastructure components, deployment/recovery methodologies, equipment handling restrictions, testing requirements, etc.;
- Knowledge of DNV lifting and underwater deployment/recovery codes pertaining to marine operations;
- Analytical and technical capabilities specific to lowering analyses and rigging design would be an asset;
- General technical knowledge of sea fastening design and analysis (vessel motions & structural design);
- General knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, best practices, and design codes;
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills;
- Willingness to perform the work required to complete the project on time while meeting client expectations;
- Willingness to share experiences and teach critical skills/tasks to other team members;
- Professional demeanor to promote company interests expected always.
- (Training programme can compensate for lack of experience.)

**Benefits**

_**Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process.**_

_**DOF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive respectful workplace.**_

_**We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/dof-senior-subsea-project-engineer-0umiymu: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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