Subsea Pre-commissioning Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 16, 2026. Saipem scores B on the Alion truth index.
Saipem is hiring!Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.
Purpose of the position:
As Pre-commissioning Engineer, you will respond to the Pre-commissioning Manager and be part of Saipem Qatar within Subsea Pre-commissioning Engineering Department.
How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:
Mission.
Be responsible for technical integrity and compliance with estimated costs and deadlines throughout the various engineering phases of the project
Perform directly engineering tasks to guarantee the quality of the product for methods requirements
Tasks.
The Engineer executes the activities within his area of responsibility, ensuring the compliance with the QA/QC and HSE requirements
Tasks include:
The Engineer executes the activities within own area of responsibility, ensuring the compliance with the QA/QC and HSE requirements
Report to Offshore Method Lead
Draw up a general engineering schedule as stipulated by the contract to be revised by the Project
Identify technical problems and make the necessary technical decisions within the limitations imposed by contractual requirements
Draw up definitions and detailed specifications of tasks and sub-tasks or supervise their drafting by other resources if requested
Define the materials or services to be purchased for engineering tasks within the allocated resource budget, in conjunction with own direct responsible
Approve all the technical design necessary for the purchase and/or construction of products to be supplied to the Client
Participate to meetings to examine and, if necessary, audit the technical design, and take part in technical examinations with the Client.
Cost and scheduling decisions which influence contractual obligations or other functions must be approved by the Project Engineer (if any) and communicated to the Engineering Manager and Project Manager
Notify own direct responsible and the Project Manager of any problems occurring with any other engineering areas
Perform all the engineering verifications and calculations necessary for the methodology to be implemented
Supervise and verify the drafting describing the methodology to be implemented
Summarise and clarify in a manual all methodology activities, clearly identifying the show stoppers (if any). Transfer inside the manual all useful data derived by analyses performed by others
Ensure that the operation people on board of the vessel receive all useful data in form of reports, manuals, drawings
Follow up activities offshore or in any construction place deemed necessary by the project
All the above activities could be performed with different level of deepness for Project or Bid assistance performance
Participation to the offshore activities with the role of field engineer, when requested both in the yards and offshore during the vessel operation campaign
Be responsible to verify equipment and materials
What are we looking for?
Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Offshore, or Pipeline Engineering (or equivalent).
Background: Minimum 8 years of offshore subsea pipeline pre-commissioning experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
Languages: Strong communication skills in English.
Technical Skills / Knowledge with:
EPC Experience
Company Processes and Procedures
Project Management Tools & Methodologies
In-depth knowledge of DNV-ST-F101, API standards, and other relevant international codes.
Strong technical understanding of pre-commissioning equipment (suction pumps, flooding pumps, chemical injection units, compressors, air dryers).
Proven ability to manage large teams (30+ personnel) during pre-commissioning phases.
Familiarity with QE LNG project specifications and offshore operating practices highly preferred.
IT Skills:
Office package (including Microsoft Project)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
What can we offer to you:
Permanent Contract - Project-based position
Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package
Working Hours: 45 hours weekly (9 hours x 5 days)
Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
Location: Doha, Qatar
Additional Information
We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
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