Electrical Engineer (Offshore e Subsea Project

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: ONLY FREELANCER or person that wants this type of contract.