We are seeking a Senior Subsea Lead Valve Engineer!
The Senior Subsea Lead Valve Engineer is responsible for the technical definition, selection, and delivery of valve systems for subsea projects and tenders. The role ensures alignment with client requirements and industry standards while maintaining full overview of scope, cost, schedule, and risk related to valve packages. The position acts as the technical authority toward suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders across all project phases, from early studies to installation and testing.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Define valve technical requirements, specifications, and selection strategy in tenders and projects
- Act as technical authority for all valve related decisions and ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards
- Lead technical clarifications with suppliers during tender and prior to PO placement
- Assess supplier capability, qualification and readiness for project execution
- Review and approve supplier documentation, design and deviations
- Drive valve scope through engineering, procurement, manufacturing and testing phases
- Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring integration into the overall subsea system
- Follow up supplier performance to ensure delivery meets quality, cost and schedule requirements
- Interface with client representatives as main technical contact for valve scope
- Coordinate with systems engineering, procurement, materials and installation teams
- Bridge communication between suppliers, yards, and project execution teams
- Maintain overall ownership of valve scope including risk management and cost impact
- Identify and mitigate technical risks affecting delivery
- Provide regular reporting and status updates to project management
- Support installation and integration of valve-containing systems
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and governing company procedures
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in subsea or offshore engineering
- Extensive experience with valve systems, including design, selection and supplier management
- Experience working in both tender (pre-PO) and project execution phases
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
Strong technical knowledge of:
- Valve design, actuation and sealing technology
- Materials selection, stress and friction behaviour
- Industry standards (API, ISO, NORSOK)
- Strong engineering judgement and decision-making capability
- Ability to work independently and lead technical scope in complex projects
- Strong communication skills in English with ability to interface with clients and suppliers
- Structured, systematic and proactive work approach
- Commercial awareness (cost, schedule, and risk implications)
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
- Ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers
Folk can offer:
- Good long-term opportunities with our clients
- Individual and adapted follow-up while on assignment
- Good career development opportunities in an interesting and innovative sector
- Competitive terms and conditions
Social events and pleasant tokens of appreciation throughout the year
We see possibilities in your competence!
In Folk, we work in accordance with our values: ethical, personal, enthusiastic and flexible.