Senior installation analysis engineer

CAPEFRONT Energies; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPEFRONT Energies is seeking two Senior Installation Analysis Engineers to support major international offshore energy projects. Based in the Paris area, these on-site roles require strong analytical capability and autonomous problem-solving for fatigue-related challenges.

You will perform detailed structural, static and dynamic analyses, verify adherence to standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Significant offshore/subsea installation engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses related to offshore and subsea installation activities.
• Carry out structural, static and dynamic analyses to assess installation feasibility and technical integrity.
• Investigate fatigue-related issues and contribute to appropriate engineering solutions.
• Support the Installation Methods department with technical calculations and engineering assessments.
• Identify potential technical challenges, assess risks and propose practical solutions.
• Verify that installation engineering solutions comply with project requirements and applicable technical standards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate technical interfaces.
• Review engineering studies, calculations and technical documentation.
• Provide technical expertise during project tenders, commercial discussions and engineering clarifications.
• Support offshore installation operations when required.

Skills

Structural and Dynamic Analysis

Fatigue Analysis / Fatigue Assessment

Engineering Calculations and Technical

Offshore Engineering Standards

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/ Naval Architecture/ Structural/ Offshore)

Tools

OrcaFlex

OFFPIPE

Flexcom

DeepLines

Abaqus

Job description

Senior Installation Analysis Engineer (M/F)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Start Date: ASAP

Positions Available: 2

Job Overview

We are currently looking for 2 Senior Installation Analysis Engineers to support major international offshore energy projects.

The successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary engineering environment, providing technical analysis and engineering calculations to support offshore installation activities.

The Installation Analysis team works closely with the Installation Methods department, ensuring that engineering solutions meet project specifications, technical requirements and operational constraints.

This position requires strong analytical capabilities, technical autonomy and a proactive approach to engineering challenges, with particular attention to fatigue-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses related to offshore and subsea installation activities.
• Carry out structural, static and dynamic analyses to assess installation feasibility and technical integrity.
• Investigate fatigue-related issues and contribute to appropriate engineering solutions.
• Support the Installation Methods department with technical calculations and engineering assessments.
• Identify potential technical challenges, assess risks and propose practical solutions.
• Verify that installation engineering solutions comply with project requirements and applicable technical standards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate technical interfaces.
• Review engineering studies, calculations and technical documentation.
• Provide technical expertise during project tenders, commercial discussions and engineering clarifications.
• Support offshore installation operations when required.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, Offshore Engineering or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

• Significant experience in offshore/subsea installation engineering and engineering analysis.
• Proven ability to perform complex engineering calculations independently.
• Strong analytical background, ideally including structural, dynamic and fatigue assessments.
• Experience working on offshore installation projects involving pipelines, risers, flowlines, umbilicals or other subsea infrastructure would be highly relevant.
• Previous experience supporting installation methods teams and multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Experience contributing to tendering activities or technical-commercial evaluations would be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Structural and Dynamic Analysis
• Fatigue Analysis / Fatigue Assessment
• Engineering Calculations and Technical Problem-Solving
• Knowledge of applicable offshore engineering standards and installation constraints

Experience with relevant engineering analysis software, such as "OrcaFlex", "OFFPIPE", "Flexcom", "DeepLines" or "Abaqus", would be advantageous depending on the candidate's technical background.

Personal Skills

• Senior-level technical expertise and ability to work autonomously.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Motivated, committed and solution-oriented.
• Ability to provide technical support to both engineering and commercial teams.

Languages and Certifications

• English: Fluent, both written and spoken.
• OPITO BOSIET with CA-EBS: Required for offshore mobilisation.
• Valid offshore medical fitness certification: Required for offshore mobilisation.

Working Arrangements

The position is based in the Paris area (Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines / La Défense).

Regular office attendance is required, with full-time on-site presence preferred.

Depending on the candidate's location and project arrangements, alternative attendance patterns may be considered, such as:

• 3 days per week in the office.
• 1 full week per month in the office.

Candidates based in Paris or elsewhere in France who can meet these attendance requirements are encouraged to apply.

International onshore and offshore assignments are expected, including at least one offshore assignment during the year.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Contribute to major international offshore energy developments.
• Work on challenging installation engineering and technical analysis activities.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Apply your expertise to complex offshore installation and fatigue-related challenges.
• Benefit from a 12-month assignment within an international engineering environment.