Marine Engineer - Offshore

Offshore Engineer

Management-level Offshore Engineer

Senior -level Offshore Engineer

Mid-level Offshore Engineer

Higher Education Student/ Trainee

A career in offshore engineering involves designing, constructing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining marine structures (e.g. ships, floating drilling vessels, semi-submersible rigs, offshore wind platforms etc) and subsea systems. Offshore engineers play a crucial role in EPIC (engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning) projects and typically require a strong engineering education or extensive industry experience from another engineering field. Click on the different stages to learn more

Overview

Offshore Engineer

Management-level Offshore Engineer

Senior -level Offshore Engineer

Mid-level Offshore Engineer

Higher Education Student/ Trainee

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete 3 to 5 years of academic studies and practical experience through placements/ on-the-job training
• Complete a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering field
• Complete Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)

• Join as a free student member to access a wide array of learning resources, community support and guidance
• Explore Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for further learning and networking

Offshore Engineer

Management-level Offshore Engineer

Senior -level Offshore Engineer

Mid-level Offshore Engineer

• Gain industry recognition with:
• Associate Member grade (AMIMarEST)
• Engineering Technician professional registration (EngTech/ MarEngTech)
• Develop your skills, professional reputation, and network through engagements and volunteering with SIGs and membership branches

Higher Education Student/ Trainee

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete up to 6 years within a mid-level role developing technical experience and leadership skills
• Complete specialised training in offshore design and engineering, operations, and/or specific engineering systems
• Complete a master’s degree or equivalent in an engineering field

Offshore Engineer

Management-level Offshore Engineer

Senior -level Offshore Engineer

Mid-level Offshore Engineer

• Gain industry recognition with:
• Member grade (MIMarEST)
• Incorporated Marine Engineer professional registration (IEng/ IMarEng)

• Develop your leadership capabilities through mentoring opportunities
• Expand your knowledge and specialisms through the cross-disciplinary SIGs

Higher Education Student/ Trainee

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete up to 10 years successfully leading offshore projects or installations
• Complete specialised training relevant for the role
• Complete leadership and management training

Offshore Engineer

Management-level Offshore Engineer

Senior -level Offshore Engineer

Mid-level Offshore Engineer

• Gain industry recognition with:
• Fellow membership grade (FIMarEST)
• Chartered Marine Engineer registration (CEng/ CMarEng)

• Strengthen your professional standing through presentations, publications, and/or delivering training
• Shape the future of your industry through technical leadership or high-level volunteering roles

Higher Education Student/ Trainee

How IMarEST can support you throughout your career journey

Academic achievements, training and experience to progress

• Complete Offshore installation manager (OIM) certifications or equivalent
• Complete studies towards an advanced degree or an academic doctorate (e.g. PhD) in Engineering Management, or a related field

Offshore Engineer

Management-level Offshore Engineer

Senior -level Offshore Engineer

Mid-level Offshore Engineer

Higher Education Student/ Trainee