Offshore Structural Engineer

Saipem; Italia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Saipem Offshore Construction, part of Saipem S.p.A., is seeking an Offshore Structural and Subsea Equipment Engineer in Italy. You will design subsea structures with FEA/FEM, mentor junior team members, and collaborate in a multinational environment.

Willingness to travel internationally and across fabrication yards is expected. Master's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of offshore structural experience are required, along with English and Italian language skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years as a Structural Engineer within Offshore Construction projects.
• English and Italian language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and structural design of subsea structures with high autonomy using FEA/FEM.
• Coordinate junior engineers, designers, and consultants, providing technical guidance.
• Develop expertise in subsea equipment (Subsea Valves, Diverless Connectors, Subsea Flexible Pipes) and support supplier evaluations.
• Plan and organize activities, maintain the engineering deliverables register, and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Team mentoring

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SIMULIA Abaqus

Bentley SACS

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

Saipem Offshore Construction (SOC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saipem S.p.A. SOC brings together all operational activities in Italy related to fabrication, technical services, maintenance, and logistics, providing essential support for the execution of offshore construction and offshore wind projects.

Purpose of the position: As Offshore Structural and Subsea Equipment Engineer, you will respond to the Team Leader for subsea structure and equipment within the group of Subsea System enginering and be part of the Assed Based Services Business Line.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• Within EPIC bids and projects, you shall perform the mechanical and structural design of subsea structures, working with a high degree of autonomy with design software (FEA and FEM). The role requires solid knowledge of international codes, standards, and recommended practices, ensuring compliance with project requirements thru cost-effective design solutions.
• Depending on the assigned task, you may coordinate junior engineers, designers, and consultants, providing technical guidance and mentoring. The role includes promoting knowledge sharing and supporting the professional development of the engineering team.
• You will have the opportunity to develop expertise in key subsea equipment, including Subsea Valves, Diverless Connectors, Subsea Flexible Pipes, and other special components of subsea production systems. This knowledge shall be applied to the preparation of technical requisitions, supplier technical evaluations and alignment, ensuring compliance with project specifications and operational requirements.
• If requested, you shall be able to plan and organize in detail the activities necessary to perform the assigned task, define and maintain the engineering deliverables register, and monitor the completion progress against project milestones. The role requires ensuring timely delivery of assigned work and promptly escalating criticalities to the Project Management Team.
• with demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, you shall proactively share technical knowledge and expertise, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and soliciting input and embracing constructive feedback from thoe other discipline engineers working in your same project.

What are we looking for?

Education:

Master's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

5 years as a Structural Engineer within Offshore Construction projects

Languages:

English and Italian

Technical/IT Skills:

SIMULIA Abaqus, Bentley SACS, and Autodesk Inventor.

What else should you know?

You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work. International travel may be required to support project execution and business needs. Assignments may include visits to other engineering execution centers or to suppliers of critical subsea equipment for inspections and vendor support activities.

In particular, your presence may be at fabrication yards during the manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification phases of subsea structures designed by the Engineer. In this role, the Engineer shall provide technical assistance, support issue resolution, and contribute to the successful delivery and acceptance of the final product.

What can we offer to you:

• Corporate Benefits [insert only applicable benefits according to the working location]: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any deviation shall be duly justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures and the Non-Discrimination Statement. Such deviation shall in no way be related to:

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;
• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The decision:

• is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;
• complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.