Naval Engineer

CAPEFRONT Energies; Île-de-France; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capefront Energies is seeking a Naval Engineer for an offshore oil & gas project involving a new FPSO. The role focuses on Naval Engineering activities related to permanent mooring systems, including design, equipment fabrication, integration and offshore installation.

The engineer will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, interfacing with disciplines and contributing to procurement documentation and supplier bid evaluations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Naval Engineering within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Familiar with offshore floating units and/or mooring systems.
• Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary project environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Naval Engineering deliverables (procedures, notes, reports).
• Design and fabricate permanent mooring equipment.
• Coordinate mooring integration into the floating unit.

Skills

Naval Engineering

FPSO/FSO/FLNG

Permanent Mooring Systems

Offshore installation

Floating units knowledge

Job description

Naval Engineer – FPSO / Mooring Systems

Location: Paris Area – Puteaux / Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France

Start date: 7 January 2027

Duration: 1 year

Industry: Oil & Gas – Offshore / FPSO

Offshore missions: Yes

About the role

Capefront Energies is looking for a Naval Engineer to join a major international Oil & Gas offshore development involving a new FPSO.

The position will be based in the Paris area and will focus on Naval Engineering activities related to permanent mooring systems, covering engineering, equipment design and fabrication, integration and offshore installation.

The Naval Engineer will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary engineering environment and interface with the different disciplines involved in the project.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare Naval Engineering deliverables, including procedures, technical notes and reports.
• Perform engineering activities related to the design and fabrication of permanent mooring equipment.
• Support the integration of mooring equipment into the floating unit.
• Contribute to the preparation of offshore installation activities.
• Prepare technical documentation for purchase requisitions.
• Participate in the technical evaluation of supplier bids.
• Prepare technical documentation required for purchase orders.
• Coordinate and interface with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare project feedback and lessons learned documentation.
• Contribute to the development of the department's technical expertise.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a confirmed engineer with experience in Naval Engineering within the Oil & Gas / offshore industry.

Relevant experience may include:

• Naval Engineering / Naval Architecture
• FPSO, FSO, FLNG or other offshore floating units
• Permanent Mooring Systems
• Mooring equipment and anchoring systems
• Floating systems / station keeping
• Offshore installation and integration
• Engineering support to fabrication and procurement

The candidate must be comfortable working independently and producing technical engineering documentation within a multidisciplinary project environment.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in Naval Engineering within the Oil & Gas sector
• Strong exposure to offshore floating units and/or mooring systems
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken
• Availability for international and offshore missions
• BOSIET + CA-EBS – OPITO certified
• Medical Fitness Certificate – OGUK certified

The offshore certifications are explicitly required by the project specification.

Assignment Details

The position will be based in Puteaux or Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France

Start: 7 January 2027

Initial duration: 12 months