Aventa
Electrical Engineer (Offshore & Subsea Project)
Client Office
Milan, Italy (5 days / week)
Freelance
As soon as possible
Based on experience
Published 2 months ago
AVENTA is a leading engineering and project management consultancy firm for the Energy sector. On behalf of a major Client in the Oil & Gas industry, we are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer for a strategic project in the Mediterranean.
Project Overview
The successful candidate will join the Engineering team overseeing a high-profile project involving the construction of new sealines (including power/umbilical links) and the revamping of existing offshore platforms. This is a long-term assignment based in Milan (Home Office), with a project duration extending through December 31, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
The role focuses on technical supervision, document review, and engineering coordination to ensure the electrical systems are robust and compliant with offshore standards:
Engineering Document Review: Systematic review, commenting, and validation of electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams (SLD), electrical load lists, and protection coordination studies.
Revamping Support: Providing technical expertise for the modification and integration of existing offshore electrical systems, ensuring compatibility between brownfield assets and new installations.
Subsea Electrical Oversight: Reviewing specifications and procedures for subsea cables and umbilical systems, focusing on power distribution and signal integrity.
Equipment Specification: Reviewing data sheets and technical requisitions for electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgears, UPS systems, and variable speed drives (VSD).
Technical Compliance: Ensuring all electrical designs align with international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ATEX) and specific project requirements for hazardous offshore environments.
Reporting & Administration: Accurate management and compilation of project timesheets, technical query (TQ) logs, and periodic engineering status reports.
Interfacing: Acting as the electrical focal point between the Client, contractors, and other engineering disciplines (Instrumentation, Process, and Structural).
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering within the Oil & Gas sector, with specific expertise in Offshore and Subsea installations.
Technical Knowledge: Strong background in offshore power generation, distribution, and brownfield revamping. Familiarity with ATEX requirements for offshore platforms is essential.
Design Tools: Proficiency in reviewing outputs from electrical modeling software (e.g., ETAP or EDSA) and reading complex CAD drawings.
Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of Italian is a strong asset.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage technical documentation in a corporate office environment.
Position Details
Department: 02 Engineering.
Location: Milan (Home Office), Italy.
Start Date: Immediate.
Duration: Until December 31, 2027.
Contract Type: To be discussed based on the candidate's profile and seniority.