Engineer - Hook-up Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)

Company Overview

Saipem is a globally recognized leader in engineering and construction for energy and infrastructure projects, operating both offshore and onshore. Structured as "One Company," it encompasses several business lines including Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, and Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Focused on technological innovation, Saipem is committed to advancing sustainable engineering solutions and supporting clients on their journey to Net Zero emissions with digital technologies and environmentally-conscious processes. The company is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange and operates in over 50 countries with a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees from more than 130 nationalities.

Position Purpose

The Hook-up Engineer E&I will report to the Hook-up Manager and contribute to various company projects within the Hook-up Department.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all engineering tasks pertaining to Hook-up Electrical & Instrumentation activities.
• Provide expert input during bidding, project preparation phases (both in the Home Office and Yard), and offshore execution for Hook-up E&I engineering.
• Manage interactions with fabrication yards (internal/external) and Transportation & Installation teams to define scope and oversee carry-over work, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective offshore execution.
• Propose engineering solutions optimizing configurations for transport and installation that minimize offshore hook-ups and enhance construction sequences and methods.
• Contribute to engineering reviews including Constructability, 3D Model, and Hazard Identification (HAZID) assessments.
• Participate in performing Hook-up engineering tasks such as scope identification, preparation of procedures, and compiling discipline-specific work packages.
• Execute technical responsibilities involving drawings, material take-offs (MTOs), job cards, constructability reviews, and engineering analyses.
• Collaborate with Hook-up Planning and Control Analysts to align job cards with construction, installation, and commissioning schedules.
• Assist in developing multi-disciplinary Hook-up procedures and ensuring project deliverables are prepared, reviewed, and properly issued.
• Define subcontractor scopes and support technical bid evaluations for Hook-up activities.
• Develop marine spread specifications and manage related bids.
• Ensure efficient scheduling of marine spreads that is safe and cost-effective.
• Conduct vessel surveys to verify suitability for supporting Hook-up tasks, ensuring steady offshore manpower and material flow.
• Maintain accurate interfaces with other project functions during Hook-up engineering operations.
• Gather red mark-up documents on-site to aid in preparing As-Built drawings.
• Support the Hook-up Manager in overseeing Hook-up engineering efforts from all project phases, including updates to job cards as needed.
• Oversee the assessment of Welding, Piping, Coating, and Quality Control requirements, guaranteeing special needs are met before offshore campaigns.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ideally Electrical & Instrumentation or a relevant engineering field.
• At least 8 years experience in Oil & Gas industry specialising as a Hook-up Engineer E&I.
• Demonstrated ability to support Hook-up tasks through bidding, engineering, fabrication yard, and offshore phases.
• Experienced interfacing with fabrication yards, transportation and installation contractors, and varied engineering disciplines.
• Sound knowledge of offshore construction, Hook-up methods, and execution of EPCI projects.

Language & Communication

• Fluent English communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multinational project teams.

Technical and IT Skills

• Strong understanding of Hook-up E&I engineering principles and offshore construction processes.
• Competence in preparing and reviewing Hook-up procedures, work packages, material take-offs, and job cards.
• Familiarity with marine spread logistics and offshore installation constraints.
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements, offshore risks, and quality control coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel (for tracking and planning), Word (for documentation), PowerPoint (for reporting), and Outlook (for coordination).

Employment Details

• Permanent contract tied to specific projects.
• Standard working hours: 45 hours per week (9 hours/day for 5 days).
• Location: Doha, Qatar.
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package included.
• Saipem promotes a collaborative culture with emphasis on skill development, career growth, innovation, and teamwork.

Additional Information

Applicants who may not fulfill all requirements are encouraged to apply for future opportunities via spontaneous application. Saipem values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace where mutual respect and collaboration thrive. Safety and environmental sustainability remain top priorities in all operations.

Compliance with Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDPPL) is ensured in the recruitment process.