Project Engineer III

Job Description

The Project Engineer III leads a multidisciplinary engineering team in developing advanced subsea robotic capabilities, integrating mission-specific payloads, and designing specialized vehicle subsystems. This role directs the technical effort by creating project plans, overseeing design activities, applying established engineering standards, and leveraging company tools and best practices to deliver high-quality engineered solutions that meet project objectives.


The Project Engineer III partners closely with the Program Manager to ensure engineering activities are executed within defined cost, schedule, and technical requirements. The role also supports the Project Engineering Manager in advancing broader business, program, and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Leads small to midsize multidisciplinary engineering teams-typically 5 to 20 members-by driving day-to-day project execution, coordinating team activities across the full project life cycle, clarifying task dependencies, and ensuring effective communication.

• Develop and maintain the technical execution roadmap defining system-level milestones and clear completion criteria.

• Applies Systems Engineering methodologies outlined in the Systems Engineering Master Plan, including requirements management, change management, technical reviews, and design verification activities.

• Builds relationships within and across teams, manages and mentors less experienced employees.

• Contribute to planning and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule to ensure engineering tasks are properly sequenced and resourced.

• Serve as the Control Account Manager for assigned engineering scope, maintaining performance, cost, and schedule integrity.

• Analyze user requirements and support the development of high-level system architectures and engineering concepts.

• Identify and develop execution plans to manage functional and system interfaces across mechanical, electrical, software, and mission payload domains.

• Monitor project execution and engineering productivity metrics, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Support the identification, tracking, and mitigation of technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review engineering work products, including drawings, technical reports, test plans, test procedures, test reports, and other engineering deliverables, to ensure alignment with company standards, industry best practices, and project objectives.

• Travel, either domestic or international, when required

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Ocean, Software, Systems, etc) from an accredited institution.

• 5-10 years of practical technical experience in the engineering process, including concept development, analysis, design, drawing, integration and testing of complex mechanical and/or ocean deployed systems.

• 2+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.

• 2+ years of CAM experience and an understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and guidelines to effectively support program planning and performance tracking.

• Experience implementing and maintaining a variety of project management methodologies to include Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum

• Must have a US Government DOD Security Clearance

• Demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders

• Present information to stakeholders

• Develop tools for project engineering needs

• Use standard Microsoft business applications

• Learn and conform to industry standards (MIL, ABS, etc.)

DESIRED:

• Training in fundamentals of engineering management

• Knowledge and/or experience in subsea engineering

• Knowledge and/or experience in tethered or untethered underwater vehicles
• We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  Compensation $109,800.00 - $164,600.00

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About the Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.