Naval Engineer

Start date: 7 January 2027

Duration: 1 year

Industry: Oil & Gas – Offshore / FPSO

Offshore missions: Yes

About the role

Capefront Energies is looking for a Naval Engineer to join a major international Oil & Gas offshore development involving a new FPSO .

The position will be based in the Paris area and will focus on Naval Engineering activities related to permanent mooring systems , covering engineering, equipment design and fabrication, integration and offshore installation.

The Naval Engineer will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary engineering environment and interface with the different disciplines involved in the project.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare Naval Engineering deliverables , including procedures, technical notes and reports.
• Perform engineering activities related to the design and fabrication of permanent mooring equipment .
• Support the integration of mooring equipment into the floating unit.
• Contribute to the preparation of offshore installation activities .
• Prepare technical documentation for purchase requisitions .
• Participate in the technical evaluation of supplier bids .
• Prepare technical documentation required for purchase orders.
• Coordinate and interface with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare project feedback and lessons learned documentation.
• Contribute to the development of the department's technical expertise.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a confirmed engineer with experience in Naval Engineering within the Oil & Gas / offshore industry .

Relevant experience may include:

• FPSO, FSO, FLNG or other offshore floating units
• Permanent Mooring Systems
• Mooring equipment and anchoring systems
• Offshore installation and integration
• Engineering support to fabrication and procurement

The candidate must be comfortable working independently and producing technical engineering documentation within a multidisciplinary project environment.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in Naval Engineering within the Oil & Gas sector
• Strong exposure to offshore floating units and/or mooring systems
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken
• Availability for international and offshore missions
• Medical Fitness Certificate – OGUK certified

The offshore certifications are explicitly required by the project specification.

The position will be based in Puteaux or Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France , with offshore missions according to project requirements.