Senior Project Engineer / Installation Methods

IOTA Group is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer - Installation Methods on behalf of one of its international partners, a leading player in offshore engineering and energy projects.

You will join a specialized engineering team supporting complex subsea pipeline installation projects worldwide, contributing to the development and execution of safe, efficient and cost-effective offshore installation methods.

As a Senior Project Engineer - Installation Methods, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering pipeline installation engineering activities, from tendering and feasibility studies through to offshore execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate installation engineering activities for subsea rigid pipelines, including Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay operations.
• Develop and review installation methodologies, method statements, technical procedures and offshore execution documentation.
• Perform and supervise rigging calculations and rigging design for offshore installation operations.
• Provide technical guidance to installation engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Support tendering activities, including feasibility studies, installation methodologies, man-hour estimates, scheduling inputs and cost assessments.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to subcontractor selection, procurement activities and the fabrication and testing of installation equipment.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements, technical specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Provide technical support during offshore execution, including occasional assignments onboard pipeline installation vessels.
• Identify opportunities to optimize installation methods, reduce operational risks and improve project performance.

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Marine, Naval, Offshore, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in offshore Oil & Gas engineering projects, preferably involving subsea pipeline installation.
• Proven experience or strong technical understanding of rigid pipeline installation methods, particularly Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay.
• Strong knowledge of installation engineering, offshore procedures, rigging design and offshore operations.
• Previous experience coordinating or leading engineering teams on complex technical projects.
• Ability to manage engineering activities across project phases, from conceptual studies through offshore execution.
• Strong technical reporting, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Previous experience with a major subsea installation contractor would be an advantage.

• Location: Paris, France.
• Contract Type: Contract / Technical Assistance.
• Working Arrangement: Full remote or hybrid arrangement with 5 days per month in Paris, subject to project requirements and confirmation.
• Travel: Occasional offshore assignments may be required.
• Industry: Offshore Energy / Oil & Gas / Subsea Pipeline Installation.

Join IOTA Group and contribute to challenging international offshore projects, working alongside experienced engineering professionals.