Project engineer installation method / Pipeline

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER – PIPELINE INSTALLATION METHODS

Location: Paris, France

Start date: November 2026

Contract duration: 12 months

Working arrangement: 4 days per week in the office and 1 day working from home, with offshore assignments as required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Capefront Energies is looking for a Senior Project Engineer specialising in offshore pipeline installation methods to support international projects and tenders.

You will coordinate installation engineering scopes from early technical engagement through to offshore execution aboard Reel-Lay, S-Lay and J-Lay vessels. Working within a team of installation engineers, you will contribute to safe, practical and efficient installation solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate pipeline installation engineering activities and support a team of methods engineers throughout project delivery.

• Act as a technical reference for pipeline installation and manage interfaces with clients, internal disciplines, vessel teams and subcontractors.

• Prepare installation method statements, procedures and associated engineering documentation.

• Perform installation rigging calculations and develop rigging designs.

• Support procurement activities, contribute to subcontractor selection and follow up subcontracted scopes.

• Follow up the procurement, fabrication and testing of installation aids.

• Support tendering activities through feasibility studies, installation methodologies, man-hour estimates, schedule inputs and costing support.

• Contribute to HSEQ activities and prepare and deliver technical presentations.

• Provide regular reporting on engineering progress, technical matters and resource requirements.

• Follow your engineering scope offshore and provide technical support during execution aboard installation vessels.

PROFILE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, Marine, Naval, Offshore Technology or an equivalent discipline.

• 5–12 years of relevant industry experience, predominantly within the offshore energy sector.

• Relevant experience as a Project Engineer or Installation Methods Engineer on subsea pipeline installation projects.

• Experience with offshore pipeline installation methods, ideally with a strong Reel-Lay background. Relevant S-Lay and/or J-Lay experience will also be considered.

• Experience guiding or leading engineers within project scopes.

• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage priorities.

• Commitment to health, safety, quality and efficient offshore operations.

• Availability to work in Paris four days per week and undertake offshore assignments.