About the role
Job Description
As a Senior Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating Installation & Construction (I&C) engineering activities across offshore and subsea projects, ensuring technical compliance, operational readiness, and efficient execution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate Installation & Construction engineering activities across project packages, tenders, and engineering studies. * Act as the key technical interface between engineering teams, project management, clients, and offshore operations. * Review the installability of subsea equipment, tooling, and products, including third-party solutions. * Coordinate engineering activities related to Umbilical Installation, Flexible Lay, and Lifting Operations. * Manage engineering deliverables, technical documentation, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. * Conduct constructability reviews, risk assessments, and operational readiness reviews. * Participate in Design Reviews and HAZID workshops, ensuring installation requirements are addressed during project development. * Identify, assess, and mitigate installation risks while managing technical changes. * Support offshore operations, including vessel mobilisation and offshore installation campaigns. * Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to develop technical specifications and evaluate installation equipment. * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards. * Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, innovative installation methodologies, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
* Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. * Minimum 6–8 years of professional experience in the offshore/subsea installation industry. * Strong technical expertise in Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) and offshore vessel operations. * Proven engineering experience in Umbilical Installation, Flexible Lay, and Lifting Operations. * Experience in offshore installation engineering, construction methodologies, and equipment installability. * Demonstrated expertise in risk assessments, risk mitigation, and management of change. * Ability to coordinate and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Experience supporting offshore installation projects, from engineering preparation to execution.
Technical & Soft Skills:
* Strong understanding of subsea installation methodologies and offshore construction operations. * Ability to manage technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines. * Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers. * Familiarity with HAZID, constructability assessments, and readiness reviews. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Fluent English, both written and spoken. * Portuguese is an advantage.
Additional Information
* Position: Senior Installation Engineer * Location: Paris, France or Lisbon, Portugal * Industry: Oil & Gas / Offshore / Subsea / SURF * Starting Date: Immediate / As soon as possible * Duration: Minimum 9 months * Mobility: Occasional business trips and site assignments depending on project requirements * Offshore Exposure: Participation in vessel mobilisation and offshore installation campaigns * Certification: Valid BOSIET certification required for offshore campaigns * Languages: English mandatory; Portuguese is a plus