Senior Project Engineer – Offshore

Posted on October 5, 2025

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Job details

  • Profession: Offshore and Energy - Drilling Engineer, Offshore and Energy - Integrity Engineer, Offshore and Energy - Nuclear Engineer

  • Country of the Job: Saudi Arabia

  • State of the Job: SAU

  • City of the Job: Al Khobar

  • Job Application Deadline (Year): 2025

  • Type of job: Full-time and/or Contract

  • Hiring Company: KBR

  • Mode of Work: Onsite

  • Applier's country: Saudi Arabia

  • Benefits Included: Education

Title:

Senior Project Engineer – Offshore

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer – Offshore Oil & GasLocation: Al Khobar / Saudi ArabiaJob Type: Full-TimeExperience Level: Minimum 10 Years (Offshore Oil & Gas Projects)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to oversee and execute offshore oil & gas projects. The successful candidate will lead the engineering, planning, and coordination efforts from concept through to offshore construction, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the project is planned, organized, and executed in accordance with the Business Management System

  • Ensures project execution within time, budget, and QHSES requirements by allocating resources, managing risks, opportunities, and changes

  • Coordinate engineering activities related to the offshore project lifecycle—from FEED to commissioning.

  • Ensure full compliance with local engineering standards, codes, and practices (e.g., SAES, SAMSS, SAEP and applicable international standards).

  • Interface with multidisciplinary teams including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

  • Prepare and monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.

  • Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and risk assessments with stakeholders and subcontractors.

  • Provide solutions to technical challenges encountered during offshore installations and construction.

  • Oversee HSE compliance across all engineering and construction phases.

  • Report project status to senior management and client representatives regularly.

  • Participate in contractor/vendor evaluations, bid reviews, and procurement processes.

  • Drive project close-out processes, including punch listing and documentation.

Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.

  • PMP certification or similar project management qualification is preferred.

Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in project engineering within the offshore oil & gas sector for brownfield and greenfield of similar role.

  • Proven track record of working on Saudi Aramco or similar GCC-based projects is highly desirable.

  • Experience in offshore construction, subsea installations, and topside modifications is preferred.

Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies in managing scopes associated with Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Design and construction support.

  • Excellent planning skill.

  • Excellent negotiation skills

  • Excellent leadership, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.