I&C Engineer (Offshore & Subsea Project)
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - Aventa in Bologna
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 I&C; 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 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 the supervision of instrumentation design, control systems integration, and technical documentation review: Engineering Document Review: Systematic review, commenting, and validation of I&C; deliverables, including P&IDs; (instrumentation part), Instrument Index, I/O lists, and Cause & Effect matrices.
Control Systems Oversight: Providing technical expertise for the integration and revamping of DCS (Distributed Control Systems), ESD (Emergency Shutdown Systems), and F&G; (Fire & Gas) systems on existing platforms.
Subsea Instrumentation: Reviewing specifications for subsea control modules, sensors, and umbilical terminations, ensuring reliable signal transmission and system interoperability.
Equipment Specification: Reviewing data sheets and technical requisitions for field instruments, control valves, and metering systems suitable for offshore/marine environments.
Technical Compliance: Ensuring all instrumentation and control designs align with international standards (e.g., ISA, IEC 61508/61511 for Functional Safety) and specific project requirements.
Reporting & Administration: Accurate management and compilation of project timesheets, technical query (TQ) logs, and periodic engineering status reports.
Interfacing: Acting as the I&C; focal point between the Client, contractors, and other disciplines (Process, Electrical, and Subsea) to ensure seamless system integration.
Required Qualifications & Skills Experience: 10+ years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering within the Oil & Gas sector, with specific expertise in Offshore and Subsea projects.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of brownfield integration, Functional Safety (SIL), and subsea control architectures.
Standards Expertise: Familiarity with ATEX/IECEx requirements for hazardous areas and offshore-specific instrumentation codes.
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 technical detail, and the ability to manage complex technical documentation in a corporate office environment.
Start Date: Immediate.
Contract Type: To be discussed based on the candidate's profile and seniority.