Umbilical & FOC Engineer Subsea Oil & Gas

milan - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Umbilical & Fiber Optic Cable Engineer Offshore Shallow-Water Subsea Pipeline Project

Location: Italy

Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at

The Umbilical & FOC Engineer is responsible for design specification manufacturing follow-up installation engineering and operational readiness of subsea umbilical and fiber optic cables used in shallow-water pipeline projects. The role ensures all electrical hydraulic chemical injection and fiber-optic systems meet project requirements and interface seamlessly with subsea and topside systems.

Engineering Design & Technical Coordination

Develop design basis and specifications for subsea umbilical hydraulic/chemical lines electrical cables and fiber optics.
Review umbilical cross-section design electrical loading tube sizing and fiber-optic transmission performance.
Ensure compliance with API 17E/F ISO 13628 DNV standards.
Review cable data sheets P&IDs electrical schematics and fatigue analyses.

Manufacturing & Factory Surveillance

Follow up vendor processes for tube welding fiber-optic integration and conductor manufacturing.
Review FAT/EFAT procedures: OTDR tests pressure testing continuity and insulation resistance tests.
Ensure vendor compliance with ITPs quality plans and manufacturing procedures.

Installation Engineering Support

Review umbilical installation analyses: tension bend radius control touch-down behavior.
Review pull-in procedures (J-tube I-tube direct pull-in).
Support load-out spooling offshore lay termination and testing.

Interface Management

Interface with subsea controls for SCM power signals hydraulic capacities and channel allocation.
Interface with subsea structures for routing supports BU/BS selection and tie-in frames.
Interface with topsides for MCS/ICSS connectivity hang-off power and communication.
Interface with installation contractor for MBR limits tension and ROV operations.
Interface with geotechnical and survey teams for seabed preparation burial needs and route optimization.

Testing Commissioning & Handover

Prepare commissioning procedures for hydraulic flushing electrical checks and FO communication tests.
Support offshore OTDR tests pressure testing leak checks and system energization.
Ensure all as-built records and QA documentation are completed.

Technical Requirements

Expertise in subsea umbilical and fiber-optic cable engineering.
Strong understanding of LV electrical systems fiber-optic communication and hydraulic/chemical injection lines.
Skilled in OTDR analysis electrical load calculations and umbilical routing/design tools.
Knowledge of API 17E/F ISO 13628 DNV-RP-F401 standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Subsea or Telecommunications Engineering.
Masters degree in Offshore/Subsea Engineering (preferred).
810 years of experience in umbilical/FOC engineering for offshore projects.
Experience with vendor follow-up FAT/EFAT and offshore installation.
Strong communication coordination and documentation skills.

Position Title: Umbilical & Fiber Optic Cable Engineer Offshore Shallow-Water Subsea Pipeline Project Location: Italy Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our serv...