We are looking for a Principal Engineer, Umbilical

Job Description

• Deliver within Subsea Umbilical and Cable scope according to DG0–DG4 and business needs
• Prepare documentation according to the relevant DG phase within Subsea Umbilical and Cable scope and ensure compliance with applicable rules, standards, and regulations
• For early phase projects, be responsible for scoping and following up studies within Subsea Umbilical and Cable scope, including maturation of design and deliveries as required per project phase
• Participate in concept workgroups and document recommendations and decisions as required
• Perform, establish, and follow up studies within the Subsea Umbilical and Cable discipline and ensure maturation of design and deliveries as required per project phase (TR1244)
• Within own scope, drive continuous improvement and ensure safety in design, design-to-cost, and constructability
• Perform or contribute to concept evaluations and provide input to Design Basis updates
• Provide evaluations, reports, and presentations as required towards key project milestones and Decision Gates

Qualification Requirements

• BSc or MSc within engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or equivalent)
• Extensive professional technical experience (10+ years) with umbilical system engineering, design, and fabrication within oil and gas projects
• Strong competence in umbilical technical requirements and standards (DNV, API, ISO), including dynamic analysis
• Good understanding of project execution, including marine operations and umbilical installation
  
  Duration:02.02.2026-02.02.2027
  Location: Stavanger or Oslo

 

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects – both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE’s strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long-term career planning
• Home–work–home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits

• Consultant events bringing MDE consultants together across disciplines and projects – focusing on networking, knowledge sharing, and social interaction

   

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value.

MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together.

Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!