Job Description
Step into a role where your engineering expertise directly shapes the success of metocean systems across some of the most dynamic offshore environments in the world. As a Senior Electronics Engineer (Systems) with Fugro, you will play a key part in delivering high quality metocean projects from office planning to offshore execution while ensuring that clients receive reliable, accurate and safe measurement solutions.
This is a hands on and technically rich position where you will work with advanced instrumentation, Helideck monitoring systems and specialist software while supporting operations across the region, including regular offshore projects in West Africa.
You will be more than an engineer. You will be a trusted technical lead, a problem solver and a mentor. Whether you are building systems, leading site work, supporting vessel operations or coaching junior colleagues, you will bring a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you thrive in environments where no two days look the same, enjoy taking ownership of equipment and site activities and want to work closely with project managers, clients and engineering specialists, this role offers the challenge, variety and impact you are looking for.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Ensure project delivery meets technical, commercial and client satisfaction requirements
- Coach and guide junior engineers in technical work and process improvements, including documentation and design reviews
- Lead system builds
- Design equipment for installation into Explosive offshore environments (ATEX)
- Maintain strong competence in metocean instrumentation, Helideck monitoring systems and related software
- Undertake some offshore travel (30–50 days per year), including weekends when required
- Collaborate closely with Engineering Manager, Project Management and Engineering teams
- Plan, execute and deliver contractual tasks while supporting field staff and project leads
- Understand, service and maintain metocean instrumentation and electronics
- Take responsibility for equipment used in assigned projects
- Assess risks dynamically and determine safe working methods
- Support large projects as a project technical design lead
- Troubleshoot software issues and undertake out of hours duties when needed
- Write and review technical reports and data analysis outputs
- Comply with health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements
- Promote teamwork and flexibility by taking on additional tasks when needed
What you will need to thrive in this role:
- Advanced electronic and automation knowledge
- Expert level communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline, instrumentation, engineering, electrical, mechanical or equivalent vocational qualification
- Relevant technical experience
- GWO or BOSIET training
- Valid offshore medical (OGUK or ENG1)
- Full driving licence
- COMPEX ATEX knowledge
- Knowledge of intrinsically safe circuits
- Proficient English language skills
- Experience working with both HV and LV systems on offshore platforms
- Proficiency in extracting asset integrity data
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
