Internship - Installation Engineer
Monaco, MC
Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.
About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.
Purpose
Next-Generation Offshore Installation Vessel Engineering
6 months internship based in Monaco
Introduction
As a leading provider of offshore energy solutions, SBM Offshore is involved in the design, construction, and installation of complex offshore assets, including FPSOs and Floating Wind developments. Offshore installation is a critical phase in the successful delivery of these projects.
As projects move into deeper waters and more challenging environments, installation operations become increasingly complex and require innovative methodologies supported by advanced engineering tools and operational data.
To strengthen its offshore installation capabilities, SBM Offshore has invested in a next-generation installation vessel scheduled for delivery in 2029. This state-of-the-art asset will play a key role in the execution of future offshore energy projects.
Responsibilities
Your Mission
This internship offers a unique opportunity to discover the offshore installation industry, a highly specialized field that is rarely covered in academic curricula.
During the first phase of the internship, you will be integrated into ongoing engineering studies and operational projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will:
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- Explore real-life offshore installation case studies;
- Interact with engineering, project, and operational specialists;
- Learn and apply industry tools and engineering methodologies;
- Present findings and recommendations during regular sprint reviews.
Building on this foundation, you will contribute to the development and optimization of offshore installation methodologies for SBM Offshore's future installation vessel. Your tasks may include:
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- Defining installation concepts and execution methodologies;
- Supporting installation schedule development;
- Participating in engineering studies related to vessel capabilities and operations;
- Analyzing operational constraints and opportunities for performance improvement;
- Conducting benchmark and competitiveness assessments against SBM Offshore's existing fleet and industry standards.
You will collaborate directly with experienced installation engineers, operational managers, and offshore field engineers, who will provide technical guidance while challenging your analyses and proposals.
What You Will Gain:
This internship will provide valuable exposure to one of the most challenging domains in offshore engineering.
You will have the opportunity to:
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- Gain practical insight into offshore installation and marine operations;
- Work alongside experienced professionals from multiple engineering disciplines;
- Develop analytical and problem-solving skills through real project challenges;
- Learn how engineering decisions are translated into offshore execution;
- Discover innovative technologies supporting the energy transition;
- Build expertise applicable to both Renewable Energy and Oil & Gas sectors.
Education
We are looking for a Master's-level engineering student with a strong interest in complex engineering projects and offshore operations.
Preferred background:
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- Mechanical Engineering;
- Naval Architecture / Hydrodynamics;
- Ocean Engineering;
- Data Science or Applied Mathematics.
Required competencies:
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Interest in multidisciplinary engineering environments;
- Ability to understand and integrate various engineering disciplines into a global operational vision;
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Additional assets:
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- Programming skills, particularly in Python;
- Interest in data analysis and engineering digitalization tools.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.