Sr Subsea Engineer
Suncor Energy — St. John's, NL, CAN
Posted 2026-11-03
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
Are you ready to take on a critical role at the forefront of offshore energy operations? We are seeking a highly skilled Subsea Engineer to support our offshore oil and gas team. In this dynamic role, you will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of subsea systems and infrastructure, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize asset performance and ensure operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about problem-solving, and are committed to the highest standards of safety and integrity, we want to hear from you.
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and P. Eng is required
- 7 years experience in design, installation, inspection and maintenance aspects of subsea umbilical, riser and flowline systems (SURF)
- Experience and knowledge of the inspection, maintenance and operating principles of subsea umbilical, riser and flowline systems and project management
- Experience with a computerized maintenance management systems
- Demonstrated ability to influence based on technical understanding and justification
- Knowledge and experience in environmental, safety and loss prevention process and practices
- Business management skills pertaining to resource planning, budgeting and stewardship
- Planning, communication, and continuous improvement/re-engineering skills required to deliver overall value to asset
Responsibilities:
- Provide primary point of contact and focal point for all subsea SURF (subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines) equipment issues and technical evaluations to Terra Nova Operations
- Maintain Terra Nova subsea SURF documents
- Manage annual subsea ROV inspection program
- Develop technical solutions and plans for resolving SURF issues to optimize production from the Terra Nova Field
- Provide technical support and input to projects on subsea issues (risers, flowlines, manifolds and jumpers)
- Ensuring all IMR activities meet regulatory requirements
- Develop operations, maintenance & inspection strategies while looking for continuous improvement opportunities
- Provide Certifying Authority interface management on SURF related activities
- Supervise, assign work to, and check the work of, SURF consultants, contractors, and students
- Provide input to the annual budget and quarterly updates
- Act as technical representative for contracts for the supply of services for subsea SURF equipment
- Initiate, manage and verify contract call outs
- Plan, organize and carry out complex and advanced technical studies on Terra Nova subsea SURF systems
- Supervise implementation of subsea offshore projects
- Participate as part of the Emergency Response Team supporting the Terra Nova FPSO
- Review of technical clarification and deviations against specifications
- Liaison with topsides personnel to understand all interfaces and system impacts
Location and other Key Details:
- You will work out of the Suncor Centre Offices located at 130 Kelsey Drive, St. John’s, Newfoundland
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extra time based on project requirements
- Periodic trips to the Terra Nova FPSO, ROV vessel, and Intervention vessels
- Required to support the Emergency Response Team which may involve an “on-call” rotation
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.