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Subsea Engineer CV Guide
Subsea Engineers cover a wide discipline range from ROV operations to pipeline engineering and installation. Targeting your CV to the specific sub-discipline is essential for ATS match.
ATS Keywords to Include
These terms appear frequently in job descriptions for this role and are filtered by ATS systems before recruiter review. Ensure they appear naturally in your experience and skills sections.
ROVsubsea production systemChristmas treeflowlineumbilicalSURFriserpipeline installationPLETPLEMDNVmarine warranty surveyoffshore installationsubsea controlsIWOCS
Required & Beneficial Certifications
- BOSIET/FOET
- CSWIP 3.1/3.2 (Welding Inspection — for pipeline roles)
- GWO Basic Safety Training
- IMCA Diver or ROV Pilot certificate (discipline-specific)
Common CV Gaps That Cause Rejections
These are the gaps ClariCV most frequently flags when analysing CVs for this role type.
- Subsea discipline not clearly stated in summary — specify whether ROV, pipeline, controls, or installation
- Project water depths omitted — state operating water depth (shallow / deepwater / ultra-deepwater)
- No client operator or EPCIC contractor named
- Software tools not listed — DNV Sesam, ANSYS Aqwa, AutoCAD as applicable
ATS Parsing Warnings
These formatting and labelling issues specifically affect how ATS systems parse CVs for this role.
- SURF acronym (Subsea Umbilicals Risers Flowlines) should appear spelled out at least once
- ROV class should be stated — Work Class, Observation, or Light Intervention
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