Senior Installation Engineer

Join IOTA Group, a leading international company specializing in technical assistance and engineering solutions for theEnergy, Oil & Gas, and Offshore industries.

We are currently seeking an experiencedSenior Installation Engineer to join our team and contribute to major internationalsubsea and offshore installation projects on behalf of one of our global industry partners.

This opportunity is available inParis, France, or Lisbon, Portugal, offering the chance to work on challenging offshore projects within a dynamic, multicultural engineering environment.

As aSenior Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and coordinatingInstallation & Construction (I&C) engineering activities across offshore and subsea projects, ensuring technical compliance, operational readiness, and efficient execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinateInstallation & Construction engineering activities across project packages, tenders, and engineering studies.
• Act as thekey technical interface between engineering teams, project management, clients, and offshore operations.
• Review theinstallability of subsea equipment, tooling, and products, including third-party solutions.
• Coordinate engineering activities related toUmbilical Installation, Flexible Lay, and Lifting Operations.
• Manage engineering deliverables, technical documentation, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Conductconstructability reviews, risk assessments, and operational readiness reviews.
• Participate inDesign 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, includingvessel 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.

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 inSubsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) and offshore vessel operations.
• Proven engineering experience inUmbilical Installation, Flexible Lay, and Lifting Operations.
• Experience in offshore installation engineering, construction methodologies, and equipment installability.
• Demonstrated expertise inrisk 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 ofsubsea 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 withHAZID, constructability assessments, and readiness reviews.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Portuguese is an advantage.

• 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