Control System Engineer

Company Overview

Saipem is a prominent global entity specializing in engineering and construction projects across energy and infrastructure sectors, both onshore and offshore. Structured as one unified company, Saipem operates through various business lines including Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, and Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Committed to technological innovation and environmental stewardship, the company drives the energy transition towards Net Zero using advanced digital technologies and processes. Saipem is publicly traded on the Milan Stock Exchange, employs roughly 30,000 professionals from over 130 nationalities, and maintains a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Role Purpose

The Control System Engineer will report directly to the Instrumentation Manager and work within the Engineering Fixed Facilities Department at Saipem Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks such as design, validation, testing, and engineering of Control Systems as assigned by Project Discipline or Control System Leads.
• Collaborate and coordinate efforts with other project specialists and designers.
• Oversee and coordinate technical work executed both internally and through outsourcing.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Health, Safety, and Environmental standards within the assigned Automation area.
• Support development of technological know-how and contribute to commercial proposals during bidding and feasibility stages.
• Prepare estimates for Automation and Advanced Control Systems quantities related to cost and erection activities and assist in defining man-hours and cost estimates.
• Review client technical documents and requirements thoroughly.
• Manage subcontracted engineering activities, ensuring timely control and documentation compliance.
• Define design basis and guidelines for engineering activities.
• Prepare technical documentation for requisitions and evaluate Automation and Advanced Control Systems materials and services according to internal procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to project teams, optimizing system designs for cost-efficiency and compliance with contractual and safety requirements.
• Develop supply specifications and participate in P&ID mechanization efforts.
• Validate vendor functional design specifications, Bill of Quantities, and detailed configuration documents.
• Coordinate detailed engineering and define installation drawings.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and vendor workshops.
• Support construction and startup phases by participating in Site Acceptance Tests, loop checks, and functional checks.
• Deliver onsite engineering and construction support during commissioning.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Have a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in Instrumentation Engineering or as a Control System Engineer.
• Demonstrate proficient English language skills.
• Background in offshore and onshore operations follow-up and EPC project environments.
• Capability to execute control system technical tasks as directed by Instrumentation Lead.
• Experience coordinating both internal and external technical activities.

IT Competencies

• Usage of office productivity software, especially Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel (with advanced Excel capabilities), PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Employment Details and Benefits

• Permanent employment contract structured around projects.
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package.
• Standard working schedule of 45 hours weekly (9 hours per day, 5 days a week).
• Commitment to soft skills development, career advancement, innovation through tackling complex challenges, and fostering communication and collaboration through the "One Saipem Way" approach.
• Location based in Doha, Qatar.

Additional Notes

Saipem encourages candidates who may not perfectly fit the role but who are enthusiastic about contributing to future business development to apply. The company fosters a diverse, inclusive culture that values mutual respect and collaboration, recognizing that diversity drives innovation and progress. Safety and environmental sustainability are priorities, especially given challenging work environments. The role complies with Qatar’s Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016) and other related privacy regulations.