Senior Project Engineer – Installation Methods / Offshore Pipelay

Mobenrooster; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work day

Job summary

MOBEN&ROOSTER is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Installation Methods to drive pipeline installation strategies for international offshore projects. You will lead installation engineering, define Reel-Lay/S-Lay/J-Lay approaches, and prepare technical documentation for offshore execution.

Ideal candidates have 5–12 years of relevant experience in offshore energy, strong coordination skills, and a track record in feasibility studies, rigging, and tender support.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• 5–12 years of relevant industry experience in project engineering, offshore energy, subsea pipeline installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities related to pipeline installation methods on international projects.
• Support project scopes from early engagement with clients through offshore execution on board installation vessels.
• Define installation methods for Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay operations.
• Prepare installation method statements, procedures and technical documentation for offshore operations.
• Perform installation rigging calculations and contribute to rigging design.
• Provide technical expertise on pipeline installation matters.
• Contribute to subcontractor selection and technical follow-up.
• Support procurement activities and follow up fabrication/testing of installation aids.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with multiple disciplines.
• Support HSEQ requirements in installation methods.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to stakeholders.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, installation methodologies, man-hour estimates and tender support.

Skills

Offshore pipeline installation

Subsea pipeline installation

Reel-Lay installation

S-Lay installation

J-Lay installation

Installation engineering

Installation procedures

Feasibility studies

Rigging calculations

Tender support

Procurement follow-up

Subcontractor management

Man-hour estimation

HSEQ integration

Offshore operations support

Education

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

Job description

Location: Paris (with 1 day of remote mode)
Start date: November 2026
Duration: 12 months
Contract: Permanent / Umbrella Company / Freelance

About MOBEN&ROOSTER

MOBEN&ROOSTER supports industrial clients on high-value technical projects by providing experienced engineers who operate at the heart of engineering, coordination and project performance challenges.

Joining MOBEN&ROOSTER means becoming part of a community of highly skilled engineering specialists, combining technical expertise with strong human relationships to contribute to tomorrow’s industrial projects.

As part of international offshore pipeline installation projects, MOBEN&ROOSTER is looking for a Senior Project Engineer – Installation Methods to support projects and tenders, from the early engineering stages through to offshore execution.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities related to pipeline installation methods on international projects;

• Support project scopes from early engagement with internal and external clients through to offshore execution on board installation vessels;

• Define appropriate installation methods for Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay operations;

• Prepare installation method statements, procedures and technical documentation required for offshore operations;

• Perform installation rigging calculations and contribute to rigging design;

• Provide technical expertise on pipeline installation matters;

• Contribute to subcontractor selection and technical follow-up;

• Support procurement activities and follow up the fabrication and testing of installation aids;

• Coordinate technical interfaces with the various disciplines involved in the projects;

• Support HSEQ activities and ensure safety requirements are incorporated into installation methods;

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to relevant stakeholders;

• Contribute to feasibility studies, installation methodologies, man-hour estimates, schedule inputs and costing support during tender phases;

• Follow up your technical scope during offshore operations on board installation vessels.

Candidate Profile

You hold a degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Offshore Technology, Marine Engineering, Naval Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.

You have 5 to 12 years of relevant industry experience in project engineering, with relevant exposure to the offshore energy industry and subsea pipeline installation.

You are also capable of acting as a technical reference, coordinating complex engineering activities and supporting other engineers in delivering project scopes.

Technical Skills

• Offshore and subsea pipeline installation;

• Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay installation methods;

• Installation engineering and preparation of installation procedures;

• Feasibility studies and offshore operations preparation;

• Rigging calculations and rigging design;

• Procurement, fabrication and testing follow-up;

• Technical interface and subcontractor management;

• Tender support and engineering man-hour estimation;

• Integration of HSEQ requirements into installation methods;

• Technical support during offshore operations on board installation vessels.

Key Personal Qualities

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills with technical and operational stakeholders at all levels;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team;

• Ability to coordinate and support engineers across project scopes;

• Accuracy and attention to detail when preparing and reviewing technical deliverables;

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet project deadlines;

• Ability to work effectively within an international and multidisciplinary project environment.