
Senior Installation Engineer
Company Description
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**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
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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
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**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
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* **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