Control Systems Engineer

Global Projects Services AG

Company: Saipem

Job Title: Control Systems Engineer

Location: Offshore (rotation basis on board Saipem vessel)

About Us

Saipem is a global leader in engineering services for the design, construction and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore.

With our five business lines - Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions - we are One Company present in around 60 countries with over 30,000 employees of more than 130 nationalities, providing the world the innovative excellence of our people and our partners for over 65 years.

Mission

• Execute engineering tasks related to Control and Telecommunication Systems under the supervision of the Instrumentation Discipline Lead.
• Ensure design compliance with technical requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and oversee technical activities carried out internally or by subcontractors to ensure seamless system integration and commissioning.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Development of Technology Know-How and Commercial Support
• Contribute to the development of internal technological expertise for control systems.
• Support commercial efforts by providing control system input for proposals and technical clarifications.
• Feasibility Studies
• Assist in the evaluation of technical feasibility for new projects or modifications, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Bidding Phase / Commercial Proposal Development
• Estimate quantities and scope for Control Systems to support cost and erection works evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Discipline Lead to define man-hour budgets and cost estimates for project proposals.
• Project Execution
• Review client technical documentation and project specifications.
• Coordinate and review subcontracted engineering activities and ensure proper documentation flow and quality.
• Define engineering design criteria, technical procedures, and system architecture.
• Prepare and validate material and service requisitions for Control and Safety Systems.
• Optimize system design for cost-efficiency while maintaining functional integrity and safety.
• Prepare supply specifications for control, safety, advanced control, dynamic simulation, and operator training systems.
• Contribute to P&ID mechanization and ensure control strategy alignment.
• Validate Vendor documentation (functional specs, detail design, BOQs).
• Coordinate detail engineering work and ensure accurate installation drawing preparation.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at Vendor facilities.
• Construction and Start-Up
• Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), loop checks, and functional checks offshore.
• Provide on-site technical and engineering support during construction and commissioning.
• Perform site-based engineering adjustments and optimizations as required.
  
  

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency above basic level in:
• Visual Studio (C++)
• Python
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Siemens WinCC
• RSLogix 5000
• SCADA systems
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Control Engineering, Automation, Electronics, or related fields.
• Prior offshore experience, preferably on board an EPC or oil & gas vessel.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills in multicultural environments.
• Proven ability to produce and review technical documentation.
• Familiarity with QA/QC and HSE principles and compliance.