Introduction

Join a major energy operator as a Senior Subsea Engineer in the Early Development team, supporting subsea projects across hydrocarbon and CCS development phases. You'll act as the technical owner of subsea scopes, contributing to safe, reliable, and CAPEX-efficient designs.

Applicants must be located in Australia and hold current work rights. Perth-based candidates are strongly preferred.

About this role

Provide subsea engineering support during Concept Select and Pre-FEED
Drive assurance on designs for structures such as XTs, manifolds, and tie-ins
Participate in risk assessments, operability, and constructability reviews
Collaborate with drilling, pipelines, environment, and operations teams
Lead contractor reviews, manage inputs and track deliverables

Perth-based opportunity with a global operator
Key role supporting large-scale development projects
Work across early phase design, risk reviews, and contractor engagement

Is this you?

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
10+ years' subsea engineering experience within oil & gas
Expertise in mechanical and structural design of subsea equipment
Strong familiarity with ISO 13628 (Part 15 preferred)
Experience across concept, Pre-FEED, FEED and execution
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact s.mcadam@brunel.net