Project Engineer

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead project initiation, including gathering information, developing concepts, obtaining vendor quotes, preparing budgets, and creating work packs and schedules.
• Ensure project readiness by coordinating materials, vendor mobilization, logistics, and permit status.
• Work with onboard planners and BP schedulers to integrate project activities into the rig schedule and optimize execution timing.
• Monitor project progress, costs, and schedule impacts, adjusting plans as needed.

Stakeholder & Engineering Coordination

• Act as a primary offshore liaison between BP Wells, Valaris, and BP Production to support clear communication and coordinated project delivery.
• Provide accurate field measurements, surveys, and rig condition information to support onshore engineering and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Valaris Engineering and external engineering teams to review design requirements, answer technical inquiries, and support constructability.

Field Oversight & Contractor Management

• Oversee offshore execution of assigned projects, including coordination of 3rd-party contractors and verification of equipment and material readiness.
• Support deck logistics, staging, and safe jobsite preparation in alignment with rig operations and standards.
• Ensure all work complies with Valaris and client safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Operational Adaptability & Opportunity Work

• Plan and adjust work to safely navigate SIMOPS, weather delays, production restrictions, and other operational constraints.
• Maintain small-scale opportunity work to maximize productivity and minimize NPT during unplanned schedule changes.
• Apply creative problem-solving to identify execution windows and overcome constraints in dynamic offshore environments.

Permitting & Compliance

• Coordinate with the AA to ensure permits are prepared and authorized prior to project start.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a project engineer or equivalent project coordination role
• HUET, TWIC, and RigPass certifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with rig leadership, engineering teams, client representatives, and 3rd-party vendors
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and climb stairs/ladders in an offshore environment

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Offshore or marine project execution experience
• Experience supporting SIMOPS or multi-discipline project environments