Offshore Installation Engineer

AVENTA; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AVENTA seeks a Senior Offshore Installation Engineer to lead installation engineering for two subsea projects in the Norwegian North Sea, including the ITS template and static umbilicals, with offshore execution planned for 2027. You will own installation methods and act as offshore engineer at sea.

Requirements: engineering degree, 4+ years in offshore installation, hands-on subsea/umbilical experience, SURF/SPS knowledge, offshore certification (BOSIET or equivalent), fluent English, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of offshore installation engineering experience.
• Hands-on subsea structure or umbilical installation experience.
• Knowledge of SURF/SPS systems and offshore execution.
• Offshore certification (BOSIET or equivalent).
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation engineering activities for ITS template and static umbilical scopes.
• Develop installation methodologies, procedures, method statements and task plans.
• Review lift, rigging and sea fastening documentation and validate deliverables.
• Define installation sequences, vessel and deck layouts, and equipment requirements.
• Support constructability, readiness, risk and design reviews.
• Interface with project, vessel and supply chain teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Act as Lead Offshore Engineer during the 2027 offshore campaign and ensure compliance with HSE/quality standards.

Skills

Offshore installation

Leadership

English fluent

HSE awareness

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/civil/naval/offshore)

Tools

SURF knowledge

SPS knowledge

Job description

For one of our clients, a major international EPCI contractor, we are looking for a Senior Offshore Installation Engineer to prepare and execute the installation engineering of two subsea projects in the Norwegian North Sea. The scope covers the installation of a large ITS (Integrated Template Structure) and static umbilicals, with offshore execution planned for March and April 2027. You will own the installation methods and procedures ahead of the campaign, then act as offshore engineer during operations at sea.

What you will do

• Lead installation engineering activities for the ITS template and static umbilical scopes
• Develop installation methodologies, procedures, method statements and task plans
• Prepare and review lift, rigging and sea fastening documentation, and validate engineering deliverables for quality and accuracy
• Define installation sequences, vessel and deck layouts, and equipment requirements
• Support constructability, readiness, risk and design reviews
• Manage risk assessments (HIRA, HAZID) and changes through the MOC process
• Interface with project, vessel and supply chain teams, as well as clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Act as Lead Offshore Engineer and technical focal point during the 2027 offshore campaign in Norway
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and operational standards

What you bring

• Engineering degree in mechanical, civil, naval, offshore or a related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of offshore installation engineering experience, with a strong focus on methods and procedures
• Hands-on experience with subsea structure installation (templates, manifolds, suction piles) and/or umbilical installation
• Good knowledge of SURF and SPS systems, vessel operations and offshore execution
• Offshore experience on construction vessels, with the ability to lead operations at sea
• Ability to independently manage engineering work packages
• Experience on Norwegian projects or with NORSOK standards is a strong asset
• Valid offshore certification (BOSIET or equivalent)
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Immediate or short-notice availability

What we offer

This is a contract assignment on a demanding Norwegian subsea scope, from engineering through to offshore execution. The role is fully remote, with one week per month in the client’s office in Lisbon, plus the offshore period during the 2027 installation campaign. Start date: as soon as possible.