Senior Installation Engineer

TechnipFMC plc; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc in Portugal is seeking a Senior Installation Engineer to lead installation engineering activities for projects, tenders, and studies. You will develop methodologies, review deliverables, and support offshore operations with a focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years offshore experience, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years offshore installation engineering experience.
• Experience on multidisciplinary offshore projects.
• Fluent in English.
• Offshore certification (e.g., BOSIET) as required.
• Ability to independently manage engineering work packages.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation engineering activities for projects, tenders, and studies.
• Develop installation methodologies, procedures, and technical deliverables.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Support constructability, readiness, risk, and design reviews.
• Provide technical support for fabrication, testing, offshore operations, and vessel activities.
• Interface with project teams, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and operational standards.
• Act as Lead Offshore Engineer and technical focal point during offshore campaigns.
• Manage risk assessments, MOC, and project reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and support engineering standardization.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

SURF/SPS knowledge

Offshore installation methods

Vessel operations familiarity

Risk assessment

Management of Change (MOC)

MS Office

Engineering standards

Mentoring teams

Tendering & contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

The Senior Installation Engineer is responsible for preparing and executing installation engineering work packages, ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective project delivery. The role supports studies, tenders, and project execution through the development of installation engineering solutions and procedures.

Job Description

• Lead installation engineering activities for projects, tenders, and studies.
• Develop installation methodologies, procedures, and technical deliverables.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Support constructability, readiness, risk, and design reviews.
• Provide technical support for fabrication, testing, offshore operations, and vessel activities.
• Interface with project teams, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and operational standards.
• Act as Lead Offshore Engineer and technical focal point during offshore campaigns.
• Manage risk assessments, Management of Change (MOC), and project reporting.Drive continuous improvement and support engineering standardization.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore installation engineering experience.
• Experience on multidisciplinary offshore projects.
• Strong knowledge of subsea installation operations and vessel activities.
• Ability to independently manage engineering work packages.Offshore certification (e.g., BOSIET) as required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Skills

• Knowledge of SURF and SPS systems and offshore installation methods.
• Familiarity with vessel operations and offshore execution.
• Experience with risk assessment and Management of Change (MOC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and industry best practices.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Understanding of tendering, contractual, and commercial processes

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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