Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.
We are currently seeking a Digital Plants Engineer Sr., reporting directly to Section Head to join our Digital Plants (Engineering Department) team based in Rome, Italy.
About us:
Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.
Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.
About the opportunity we offer:
You will work inside the Digital Plants Section, that is in charge mainly of the:
• detailed design, test and commissioning of simple, complex and advanced regulatory process control strategies,
• detailed design, test and commissioning of complex logics and sequences,
• management of the supply and commissioning of Advanced Process Control (Multivariable) and Optimization systems,
• management of the supply and commissioning of Operator Training Simulator (OTS) systems,
• management of the supply and commissioning of Digital Application software (e.g. 3D OTS/Augmented Reality, Digital Twin, IIoT, MES).
You will be involved in different phases of each Project: FEED (Front End Engineering Design), EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) and Revamping Projects.
The role and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Study of process operation and process control requirements and definition of suitable simple, complex and advanced regulatory control strategies to be implemented at DCS.
• Definition of basic and complex logics/sequences (logic diagrams and flowcharts) to be implemented at DCS/ESD.
• Definition of advanced process control strategies based on process operation and optimization targets.
• Provide technical assistance during DCS/ESD configuration and testing phases (FAT) of simple, complex and advanced regulatory control strategies as well as logics/sequences at Vendors’ workshops and during Site Commissioning phase.
• Timely and qualitative preparation of technical specifications and requisitions for Operator Training and Advanced Process Control systems in coordination with other disciplines.
• Timely and qualitative preparation of technical specifications and requisitions for Digital application systems in coordination with other disciplines.
• Technical evaluation of bids to ensure that contractual technical specifications are met by the suppliers.
• Ensure proper communication with Vendors and Clients and technical follow up of the orders.
• Ensure proper communication with Process Department and other engineering disciplines (e.g. Instrumentation and Control, Machinery, Heaters and Boilers, Electrical) for management of interfaces.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of a small group of engineers (internal and/or external).
• Review Vendor’s documents.
• Adhere to the committed man-hours and budget.
• Ensure timely reporting on engineering and requisitioning activities to the Lead Discipline Engineer (if any) and to the Section Head.
• Meet Quality and HSE objectives of the project.
• Interface with other discipline specialist engineers and possibly project support functions such as procurement and planning.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior engineering employees.
You will have the opportunity to do business trips to attend to technical meetings with Clients or Suppliers, visit Vendor workshops, move to other Technip Energies operating centers and join our colleagues overseas. Occasionally you will also have the opportunity to follow up engineering activities related to the Instrumentation and Automation discipline directly on our sites, supporting erection, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
Starting Date: September 2025
About you:
We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:
• Previous experience of at least 3-6 years in detailed engineering and design for Refinery / Gas / Power / Renewables / Infrastructure projects in similar position.
• Chemical or Automation Engineering Degree
• Knowledge of process units operation, with at least 2-3 years of experience in process design or similar
• Knowledge of general Instrumentation and Automation (DCS/ESD) principles
• Knowledge of safety interlocks, various machineries and equipment controls and logics
• Fluent in English
• Computer literate
• Capability to perform its work on time with the required quality level
• Communication skills and team spirit
• Availability to international mobility for either short or long term assignment
Nice to have:
• Knowledge/experience in Advanced Process Control.
• Knowledge/experience in Operator Training Simulator.
• Knowledge/experience in MES (Manufacturing Execution System) applications and Digital Twin.
• Knowledge/experience in Process modelling and Simulation.
• Knowledge/experience of DCS basic configuration criteria and Vendor’s proprietary configuration blocks.
• Knowledge/experience in Automation Systems architecture general principle and Hardware design.
• Knowledge/experience in Site Operations and/or Automation Systems revamping/upgrades
Your career with us:
Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development
What’s next?
Once receiving your application, our Talent Acquisition professionals will screen and match your profile against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.
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