**Job Overview:** Senior Principal Marine Operations Spec is involved in solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the Management and direction of the business. Senior Principal Marine Operations Spec is considered a specialist in the field of Field Engineering and will offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering Function. This role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Field Engineering challenges. **Key Tasks and Responsibilities:** + Provide expert-level technical guidance and leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers, ensuring the successful completion of field engineering projects within the EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation) industry + Execute and oversee complex engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements + Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and leveraging technical expertise to drive continuous improvement + Lead and coordinate field engineering activities throughout all project phases, including planning, design, construction, installation, and commissioning + Develop detailed engineering plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring project milestones are achieved within the defined timeframe and budgetary constraints + Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate potential risks or obstacles, and implement corrective measures as necessary to ensure successful project execution + Act as the primary technical interface with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored engineering solutions that align with their project objectives + Deliver technical presentations, participate in client meetings, and effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders + Actively build and maintain strong client relationships, anticipating their future requirements and identifying opportunities to exceed their expectations + Need to have a good relationship and frequent interactions with client. **Essential Qualifications and Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical). A master’s degree is preferred. + Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in field engineering within the EPCI industry, demonstrating progressive responsibility and a track record of successfully delivering projects + Professional certification or registration as an engineer is highly desirable + Strong knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, codes, standards, and best practices within the EPCI industry + Experienced in managing engineering resources, conducting feasibility studies, and evaluating technical risks and opportunities + Proven leadership abilities and the capability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team of engineers + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels + Demonstrated aptitude for analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to make sound engineering decisions based on data and critical analysis + Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify potential issues or inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions + Adaptable and flexible mindset to navigate and resolve complex technical challenges in a dynamic project environment + Basic knowledge in Microsoft tools like Word, excel, PowerPoint, etc. \#LI-DA1 Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.