In which organization will you work as an Offshore Project Installation Engineer?

We are recruiting for our client, a major offshore contractor specialized in turnkey projects for the energy industry, an

Offshore Installation Project Engineer. The company delivers complex deepwater offshore projects worldwide and relies on strong multidisciplinary engineering expertise and advanced marine technologies. It offers a collaborative working environment and strong career development opportunities.

Job title: Offshore Installation Project Engineer

What will be your missions and responsibilities?

The Offshore Installation Project Engineer is responsible for the preparation and follow-up of offshore installation operations for subsea structures and cable-type equipment (flexible flowlines, umbilicals, risers, mooring lines and associated hardware).

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Being involved from tender and FEED phases to identify installation constraints and risks and propose robust installation concepts and methods.
• Preparing and reviewing method statements, installation sequences, deck layouts and preliminary engineering notes for subsea installation and lifting operations.
• Performing targeted engineering calculations (lifting, rigging, basic installation checks) and coordinating advanced analyses with internal or external specialists.
• Defining and managing outsourced engineering or testing studies, including scopes of work and technical review of deliverables.
• Developing and validating project-specific procedures: offshore lifting, overboarding, lowering, subsea positioning, tie-in, transportation and on-site testing.
• Supporting project teams and offshore operations during vessel mobilization and installation campaigns, including offshore attendance when required.
• Interfacing with internal stakeholders (project management, structural design, marine operations, procurement, fabrication) and external parties (clients, suppliers, subcontractors).
• Contributing to HSEQ reviews (risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP where relevant) and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Proposing innovative technical solutions to optimize safety, schedule and cost, particularly for African offshore projects.
• Sharing know-how and lessons learned within the installation methods team and supporting junior engineers.

What profile and skills are required for the Offshore Installation Project Engineer position?

Education

• Master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Civil, Offshore or related discipline).

Experience

• Proven experience in offshore installation projects, ideally involving cable-type equipment (flexible flowlines, umbilicals, risers).
• Experience with subsea structures installation and/or mooring systems is a strong advantage.
• Prior involvement in tender phases and early project definition is required.
• Experience on African offshore projects is highly appreciated.

Skills

• Good understanding of offshore vessels, lifting operations and marine equipment.
• Ability to perform focused engineering calculations and manage specialist studies.
• Strong autonomy, organization skills and ability to manage multiple interfaces.
• Team player with experience in multicultural environments.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work offshore for short periods when required.

Salary and benefits

• Contractor /project-based assignment with high possibility of direct employment.
• Position based in Paris with strong interaction with international projects.
• Occasional travel to clients, suppliers, fabrication yards and offshore sites depending on project needs.