Survey & Pre Lay Engineer

TL;DR

Survey & Pre Lay Engineer (GIS/Survey): Planning, coordinating, and delivering survey activities that support engineering and installation of submarine cable projects with an accent on full survey lifecycle management, route engineering support, and data/documentation review. Focus on managing survey subcontractors, ensuring survey quality/schedule/cost alignment, and developing/using engineering software and digital tools (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GIS Online) for complex installation and burial assessment work.

Location: Milan, Hybrid

Salary: €36,000.00 gross annual salary (no less than)

Company

hirify.global delivers engineering and installation support for submarine cable projects.

What you will do

• Define and develop the survey scope of work aligned with project requirements.
• Manage survey subcontractors across the full survey lifecycle, including engineering, planning, mobilisation, offshore execution, on-site supervision when required, and reporting/charting.
• Monitor survey quality, progress, and costs to meet project objectives.
• Support cable route design and detailed engineering for installation and protection, including data analysis and burial assessment studies.
• Review, organize, and manage survey documentation and data for submission to the Employer/Client.
• Support engineering software/digital tools development and knowledge sharing (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GIS Online), including workshops and training for Installation technicians.

Requirements

• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Master’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of energy infrastructure and/or offshore environments.
• Basic knowledge of geophysical survey tools and survey methodologies.
• Proficiency in GIS software (essential).
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent contract.
• Hybrid work in Milan with remote work flexibility.
• Health insurance, meal vouchers, and transport/parking facilitation.
• Eligibility for individual or collective variable incentive based on performance objectives.

Hiring process

• Application review, HR interview, and Hiring Manager interviews.
• Online assessment (30 minutes) if applicable.