Senior Project Engineer / Installation Methods

IOTA GROUP; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Installation Methods to lead offshore pipeline installation activities, including Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay, from feasibility studies to offshore execution. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering safe, cost-effective installation solutions for global projects.

Based in Paris, France, with full remote or hybrid work options (5 days per month onsite) and travel to offshore sites as required; strong English is

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Marine, Naval, Offshore or related discipline.
• Significant experience in offshore Oil & Gas engineering projects, preferably involving subsea pipeline installation.
• Proven experience with rigid pipeline installation methods: Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay.
• Strong knowledge of installation engineering, offshore procedures, rigging design and offshore operations.
• Experience coordinating or leading engineering teams on complex projects.
• Ability to manage engineering activities across project phases from conceptual studies to offshore execution.
• Strong technical reporting, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate installation engineering activities for subsea rigid pipelines (Reel-Lay, S-Lay, J-Lay).
• Develop installation methodologies, method statements, technical procedures and offshore execution documentation.
• Perform and supervise rigging calculations and rigging design for offshore installation operations.
• Provide technical guidance to installation engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Support tendering activities, including feasibility studies, installation methodologies, man-hour estimates and scheduling inputs.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to subcontractor selection, procurement and fabrication/testing of installation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements, technical specifications and industry standards.
• Provide technical support during offshore execution, including occasional assignments onboard vessels.
• Identify opportunities to optimize installation methods, reduce operational risks and improve project performance.

Skills

Offshore engineering

Installation methods

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Marine, Naval, Offshore, Civil)

Tools

Rigging design

Job description

Senior Project Engineer / Installation Methods

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IOTA Group is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer – Installation Methods on behalf of one of its international partners, a leading player in offshore engineering and energy projects.

You will join a specialized engineering team supporting complex subsea pipeline installation projects worldwide, contributing to the development and execution of safe, efficient and cost-effective offshore installation methods.

As a Senior Project Engineer – Installation Methods, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering pipeline installation engineering activities, from tendering and feasibility studies through to offshore execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate installation engineering activities for subsea rigid pipelines, including Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay operations.
• Develop and review installation methodologies, method statements, technical procedures and offshore execution documentation.
• Perform and supervise rigging calculations and rigging design for offshore installation operations.
• Provide technical guidance to installation engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Support tendering activities, including feasibility studies, installation methodologies, man-hour estimates, scheduling inputs and cost assessments.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to subcontractor selection, procurement activities and the fabrication and testing of installation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements, technical specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Provide technical support during offshore execution, including occasional assignments onboard pipeline installation vessels.
• Identify opportunities to optimize installation methods, reduce operational risks and improve project performance.

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Marine, Naval, Offshore, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in offshore Oil & Gas engineering projects, preferably involving subsea pipeline installation.
• Proven experience or strong technical understanding of rigid pipeline installation methods, particularly Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay.
• Strong knowledge of installation engineering, offshore procedures, rigging design and offshore operations.
• Previous experience coordinating or leading engineering teams on complex technical projects.
• Ability to manage engineering activities across project phases, from conceptual studies through offshore execution.
• Strong technical reporting, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Previous experience with a major subsea installation contractor would be an advantage.
• Location: Paris, France.
• Contract Type: Contract / Technical Assistance.
• Working Arrangement: Full remote or hybrid arrangement with 5 days per month in Paris, subject to project requirements and confirmation.
• Travel: Occasional offshore assignments may be required.
• Industry: Offshore Energy / Oil & Gas / Subsea Pipeline Installation.

Join IOTA Group and contribute to challenging international offshore projects, working alongside experienced engineering professionals.