Hook-up Engineer - Telecom

Company Overview

Saipem is an international leader specializing in engineering and construction for major energy and infrastructure projects, including offshore and onshore sectors. The firm operates through various business lines such as Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, and Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Focused on technological advancement, Saipem's mission is to contribute to a sustainable future by helping clients transition to Net Zero using digital technologies and environmentally sustainable processes. The company has presence in over 50 countries, employs around 30,000 staff from more than 130 nationalities, and is publicly traded on the Milan Stock Exchange.

Role Purpose and Responsibility

The Hook-up Engineer - Telecom will report to the Hook-up Manager within the COMP3 project, supporting all telecom-related hook-up activities. Main duties include preparing necessary documentation and procedures at home office for offshore campaigns, overseeing offshore telecom hook-up, pre-commissioning, and testing phases to provide technical supervision and support.

• Manage and supervise all engineering tasks related to hook-up operations.
• Provide technical expertise during bidding, preparation phases, and offshore execution.
• Coordinate scope with Fabrication and Transportation & Installation teams.
• Prepare drawings, material take-offs, job cards, construction reviews, and related studies.
• Contribute to development of multi-disciplinary hook-up procedures.
• Manage marine spread logistics including bid specifications and scheduling to ensure safety and cost efficiency.
• Conduct vessel suitability surveys to guarantee appropriate support for hook-up activities.
• Propose engineering improvements to optimize configurations, reduce offshore hook-up, and enhance site sequencing.
• Participate in engineering reviews such as Constructability, 3D modeling, and HAZID.
• Lead preparation of job cards in coordination with planning teams.
• Maintain and manage project deliverables ensuring timely issuance of documentation.
• Define subcontract scopes and perform technical evaluations for bids.
• Ensure proper interfaces with other project functions during engineering phases.
• Collect site mark-up documents to support final as-built drawing preparation.
• Support hook-up management with engineering activity follow-ups including updates to job cards.
• Manage special requirements concerning welding, painting, coating, and quality control before offshore missions.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Telecom Hook-up Engineer in Offshore EPC projects.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Technical proficiency in telecommunications systems including Public Address General Alarm (PAGA), CCTV, Access Control, PABX/Telephone Networks, Radio/Antenna systems, Navigational Aids, UHF/VHF, and LAN/WAN networks.
• Preferably certified CCNA or similar telecom specialist credentials.
• Good command of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Employment Details and Benefits

• Permanent contract based on project requirements.
• Competitive corporate benefits package.
• Standard working hours: 45 hours per week (9 hours per day, 5 days a week).
• Career development opportunities fostered through the company’s soft skills framework promoting innovation, collaboration, and communication.
• Work location: Doha, Qatar.

Additional Information

Saipem encourages applications even if candidates feel they don’t perfectly match the role, welcoming spontaneous submissions for future opportunities. The company values diversity, emphasizing a culture built on respect, inclusiveness, and team-oriented innovation. Emphasis is also placed on safety and environmental sustainability, particularly given the challenging offshore working conditions. Candidates should be aware of compliance with Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDPPL) and related international data protection regulations.