Project engineer installation method / Pipeline

CAPEFRONT Energies; Île-de-France; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPEFRONT Energies in Paris, France, seeks a Senior Project Engineer specialized in offshore pipeline installation methods. You will coordinate installation engineering from early concept to offshore execution aboard Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay vessels, leading a team of methods engineers while engaging with clients and subcontractors.

The role requires 5–12 years in offshore energy, strong documentation skills, and a capability to work four days in-office with one remote day, plus offshore

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and offshore experience required.
• 5–12 years in offshore energy with pipeline installation.
• Experience as Project Engineer or Installation Methods Engineer.
• Knowledge of Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay methods.
• Ability to lead engineers and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pipeline installation engineering activities and support a team of methods engineers throughout project delivery.
• Act as technical reference for pipeline installation and manage interfaces with clients, vessel teams and subcontractors.
• Prepare installation method statements, procedures and engineering documentation.
• Perform installation rigging calculations and develop rigging designs.
• Support procurement activities, assist subcontractor selection and follow up scopes.
• Follow procurement, fabrication and testing of installation aids.
• Support tendering through feasibility studies, methodologies, man-hour estimates, schedules and costing.
• Contribute to HSEQ and deliver technical presentations.
• Provide regular reporting on progress and resource needs.
• Support offshore execution with engineering scope aboard installation vessels.

Skills

Reel-Lay

S-Lay

J-Lay

Offshore pipeline installation

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, Marine, Naval, Offshore Technology

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER – PIPELINE INSTALLATION METHODS

Location: Paris, France

Working arrangement: 4 days per week in the office and 1 day working from home, with offshore assignments as required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Capefront Energies is looking for a Senior Project Engineer specialising in offshore pipeline installation methods to support international projects and tenders.

You will coordinate installation engineering scopes from early technical engagement through to offshore execution aboard Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay vessels. Working within a team of installation engineers, you will contribute to safe, practical and efficient installation solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate pipeline installation engineering activities and support a team of methods engineers throughout project delivery.
• Act as a technical reference for pipeline installation and manage interfaces with clients, internal disciplines, vessel teams and subcontractors.
• Prepare installation method statements, procedures and associated engineering documentation.
• Perform installation rigging calculations and develop rigging designs.
• Support procurement activities, contribute to subcontractor selection and follow up subcontracted scopes.
• Follow up the procurement, fabrication and testing of installation aids.
• Support tendering activities through feasibility studies, installation methodologies, man-hour estimates, schedule inputs and costing support.
• Contribute to HSEQ activities and prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Provide regular reporting on engineering progress, technical matters and resource requirements.
• Follow your engineering scope offshore and provide technical support during execution aboard installation vessels.

PROFILE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, Marine, Naval, Offshore Technology or an equivalent discipline.
• 5–12 years of relevant industry experience, predominantly within the offshore energy sector.
• Relevant experience as a Project Engineer or Installation Methods Engineer on subsea pipeline installation projects.
• Experience with offshore pipeline installation methods, ideally with a strong Reel-Lay background. Relevant S-Lay and/or J-Lay experience will also be considered.
• Experience guiding or leading engineers within project scopes.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage priorities.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality and efficient offshore operations.
• Availability to work in Paris four days per week and undertake offshore assignments.