Senior Offshore Installation Engineer

Bennet & Boss; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennet & Boss is seeking a Deepwater Umbilical Installation Engineer to enhance engineering and offshore execution for complex deepwater projects. The role requires expertise in multi-tube umbilicals and entails responsibility for installation analyses, OrcaFlex modelling, and procedure development.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years’ experience in deepwater engineering, strong knowledge of vertical lay systems, and a practical, solution-oriented mindset. This position may require international travel and offshore work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in deepwater installation engineering for umbilicals.
• Strong expertise with Vertical Lay Systems (VLS) and OrcaFlex.
• Experience in subsea or deepwater offshore installations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare installation calculations and procedures for deepwater activities.
• Perform and review OrcaFlex modelling and translate results.
• Support installation equipment processes including VLS systems.

Skills

Deepwater installation engineering

OrcaFlex modelling

Vertical Lay Systems (VLS)

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

We are looking for a Deepwater Umbilical Installation Engineer to support the engineering and offshore execution of complex deepwater installation projects. In this role, you will act as a technical specialist for multi-tube umbilicals, installation methodologies, and offshore execution activities.

You will be responsible for installation analyses, OrcaFlex modelling, procedure development, and offshore support during mobilisation and installation campaigns.

What you’ll do

• Prepare installation calculations, analyses, and procedures for load-out, trans-spooling, and deepwater installation activities
• Perform and review OrcaFlex modelling and translate results into practical offshore installation methods
• Support installation equipment processes, including VLS systems, carousels, loading towers, and routing systems
• Optimise deck layouts and contribute to offshore testing and execution activities
• Support offshore campaigns as Field Engineer or Construction Supervisor when required
• Interface with project teams and clients as a technical SME for umbilical installation activities

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in deepwater installation engineering for umbilicals
• Strong expertise with Vertical Lay Systems (VLS) and OrcaFlex
• Offshore installation experience within subsea or deepwater environments
• Strong understanding of installation procedures, equipment, and offshore operations
• Practical and solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• Willingness to travel internationally and work offshore when required