Graduate Engineer Job at Subsea 7

Subsea 7 is a world-leading seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry. We provide cost-effective technical solutions to enable the delivery of complex projects in all water depths and challenging environments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Graduate Engineer
Vacancy Ref: 59501
Job Location: Lagos
Business area: Surf and Conventional
Contract type: Staff
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Overview Of Role


  • Nigerstar 7 is looking for graduate engineers to join the engineering department.
  • Under supervision, a Graduate Engineer assists more senior engineers to produce detailed engineering relevant to his/her area of specialism. The work scope may include supporting studies and tenders as well as live projects.
  • The Graduate Engineer will participate in the Graduate Engineer Development Scheme (GEDS) involving off-the-job training, on-the-job development, mentoring and self-development.

Specific Key Responsibilities & Activities

  • Under direct supervision, produces engineering deliverables, which may include engineering support to DO, design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, progress reports, bid evaluations, study reports and 3rd-party submissions.
  • Consolidates knowledge in areas of discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice.
  • Limited awareness of clients’ needs; addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions.
  • Assists in the production of technical documentation.
  • Makes effort to become aware of all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements.
  • Participates in meetings/correspondence with Clients, subcontractors, 3rd parties, etc. in a junior capacity.
  • Recognises the objectives for professional development.
  • Adheres to the training requirements of the GEDS.
  • Additional responsibilities/activities specific to the appropriate Engineering Centre may be added as applicable. For example: Participate in offshore assignments as required by project placement.
  • Accept increasing responsibility as more experience is gained Actively seek and execute challenging work tasks Originate documents such as analysis reports, procedures, drawings, Change Control Forms, Dive plans etc.
  • Act as company representative at such events as load tests, trial fit-ups etc. Carry out other duties of a Professional Engineer under the supervision and/or approval of a more senior Engineer.
  • Prepare and present, Task Risk Assessments, HAZOPs etc. when assigned Prepare procedures and other documents to satisfy company and industry Health and Safety Standards.

Person Specification

  • This position is open only to Nigerians
  • Engineering degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year post NYSC experience
  • Ability to function within a design team and across multiple projects.
  • Understanding of Pipelines and risers will be added advantage.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload, manage time accordingly and inform team members where constraints will affect a project in terms of programme or budget.
  • Be aware of interfaces within a project structure, including other disciplines, drawing office, document control, project management, client and suppliers. Manage change control within own remit on a project.
  • Can work within time/budget constraints Commitment to Company Values
  • This Role Profile outlines the main areas of responsibility; however the role holder may be required to perform any other necessary duties within their experience and capabilities from time to time.