Introduction

What are you going to do 

The Senior Principal Project Engineer (Eng) is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Project Engineer (Eng) is considered a specialist in the field of Project Engineering and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering function. The Senior Principal Project Engineer (Eng) impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Project Engineer (Eng) role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Project Engineering challenges.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage the engineering scope of a McDermott project.
  • Establish and implement project procedures to ensure deliverables meet quality and technical content requirements in accordance with contract documents.
  • Manage the technical execution to support the business considerations established for the project.
  • May be responsible for a Unit / Area, or a specific function, or may be assigned the Project Engineering Manager role on a project.
  • Regularly requested to support the preparation of proposals for prospective projects.
  • May be assigned as the Project Manager for smaller projects.
  • Practice and promote safety in designs and work processes.
  • Help prepare and understand the requirements of Engineering in the contract documents.
  • Provide direction to and coordinate with the Engineering and Design Leads on an assigned project.
  • Review work with clients, management, and project leads.
  • Coordinate third-party interfaces.
  • Identify problems and coordinate with the engineering team to correct.
  • Review and provide input to Company work processes and procedures as requested.
  • Interface with PMT and other functions within McDermott and with Clients for technical matters.
  • Anticipate internal and / or external business challenges and / or regulatory issues; recommend process; product or service improvements.
  • Solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
  • Proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that influence the management and direction of the project.
  • Present highly complex ideas, anticipate potential objections, and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering.
  • Twenty plus (20+) years of Project Engineering experience with five-ten (5-10) years of experience as a Project Engineering Manager on multiple projects.
  • Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or member of a Professional Engineering Society as applicable.
  • Able to represent the company (internal and external forums) and be an ambassador of McDermott values.
  • Manage / Learn of future current working methods and software applications.
  • Recognized PEM or PE within the company.
  • Demonstrated broad technical knowledge of detailed design engineering codes and standards.
  • Strong in-depth knowledge of detailed engineering and design work procedures and processes.
  • Field assignment experience.
  • Has experience in International Projects with multi-office (MOPEX) execution, part of a Joint Venture or Consortium Group.
  • Experience developing proposals and contractual documentation.
  • Experience acting in a PMT role for projects.
  • Experience in revamping (Brownfield) and grassroots (Greenfield) projects.
  • Able to read and understand contractual documentation.
  • Able to effectively communicate with all stakeholders on a project.

What we offer

Closing: 10 October 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-299002

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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