Senior Pipelay Installation Engineer – Offshore (Paris, Hybrid)

Aventa Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventa is seeking a Senior Installation Engineer in Paris to join the Pipeline Group on global pipelay projects. You will coordinate installation methods across reel lay, S-lay or J-lay assets and support offshore execution from tender through to on-site delivery.

You will work with a diverse team, lead engineers on project scopes, and contribute to method statements, procurement support and technical presentations. English is required; French is a plus; start date November 2026.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, Naval, Marine, Offshore Technology or equivalent.
• 5 to 12 years of experience as a project engineer, mostly within the offshore energy industry.
• Experience in offshore pipeline installation methods (reel lay, S-lay, J-lay), reel lay being a strong plus.
• Experience guiding and leading engineers on project scopes.
• Clear communicator, autonomous and a team player.
• Fluent English, French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of methods engineers on project scopes, from early engagement with internal and external clients through to offshore execution on reel lay, S-lay or J-lay assets.
• Act as technical reference for pipeline installation and contribute to subcontractor selection.
• Produce installation method statements and procedures.
• Support procurement activities and subcontract follow-up.
• Perform installation rigging calculations and rigging design.
• Assist the tendering team with feasibility studies, method statements, manhour estimates, schedule inputs and costing support.
• Support installation aids procurement, fabrication and testing follow-up.
• Provide regular operational reporting on project engineering activities, technical topics and resource management.
• Proactively support HSEQ activities, and prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Follow your scope offshore on installation vessels.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Offshore experience

Education

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

Job description

Aventa is seeking a Senior Installation Engineer in Paris to join the Pipeline Group on global pipelay projects. You will coordinate installation methods across reel lay, S-lay or J-lay assets and support offshore execution from tender through to on-site delivery.

You will work with a diverse team, lead engineers on project scopes, and contribute to method statements, procurement support and technical presentations. English is required; French is a plus; start date November 2026.