Senior Installation Engineer
Company Description
Join IOTA Group, a leading international company specializing in technical assistance and engineering solutions for the Energy, Oil & Gas, and Offshore industries.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Installation Engineer to join our team and contribute to major international subsea and offshore installation projects on behalf of one of our global industry partners.
This opportunity is available in Paris, France, or Lisbon, Portugal, offering the chance to work on challenging offshore projects within a dynamic, multicultural engineering environment.
Job Description
As a Senior Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating Installation & Construction (I&C) engineering activities across offshore and subsea projects, ensuring technical compliance, operational readiness, and efficient execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate Installation & Construction engineering activities across project packages, tenders, and engineering studies.
- Act as the key technical interface between engineering teams, project management, clients, and offshore operations.
- Review the installability of subsea equipment, tooling, and products, including third-party solutions.
- Coordinate engineering activities related to Umbilical Installation, Flexible Lay, and Lifting Operations.
- Manage engineering deliverables, technical documentation, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Conduct constructability reviews, risk assessments, and operational readiness reviews.
- Participate in Design Reviews and HAZID workshops, ensuring installation requirements are addressed during project development.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate installation risks while managing technical changes.
- Support offshore operations, including vessel mobilisation and offshore installation campaigns.
- Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to develop technical specifications and evaluate installation equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards.
- Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, innovative installation methodologies, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Minimum 6–8 years of professional experience in the offshore/subsea installation industry.
- Strong technical expertise in Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) and offshore vessel operations.
- Proven engineering experience in Umbilical Installation, Flexible Lay, and Lifting Operations.
- Experience in offshore installation engineering, construction methodologies, and equipment installability.
- Demonstrated expertise in risk assessments, risk mitigation, and management of change.
- Ability to coordinate and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience supporting offshore installation projects, from engineering preparation to execution.
Technical & Soft Skills:
- Strong understanding of subsea installation methodologies and offshore construction operations.
- Ability to manage technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
- Familiarity with HAZID, constructability assessments, and readiness reviews.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Portuguese is an advantage.
Additional Information
- Position: Senior Installation Engineer
- Location: Paris, France or Lisbon, Portugal
- Industry: Oil & Gas / Offshore / Subsea / SURF
- Starting Date: Immediate / As soon as possible
- Duration: Minimum 9 months
- Mobility: Occasional business trips and site assignments depending on project requirements
- Offshore Exposure: Participation in vessel mobilisation and offshore installation campaigns
- Certification: Valid BOSIET certification required for offshore campaigns
- Languages: English mandatory; Portuguese is a plus
