If your name does not end in a vowel keep looking - Project Engineer Saipem Employee Review

1.0
Oct 31, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good money, great vacation laid back

Cons

Poor management, backstabbing from upper management to middle just to cover themselves when your name does not end in a vowel. HQ is in Italy so they just send those that want to get anchor babies here. HR is so horrible and when you call them out they will tell you it's just your turn to get the short end of the stick. Glass ceiling is so apparent it's not even funny. If there is a spot open they are sending another one from "home". Get into a good group so that you remain safe. Management will delegate responsibility but still micro manage it so your work is useless.

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3.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great responsibility for offshore operations and quay-side mobilizations. Less technical role (no direct engineering performed), but more so, practical experience-driven when executing onsite.

Cons

Lots of reading and writing (Purchase Requests>Purchase Orders>Final contracts). Bureaucratic procurement (SAP and Word/Excel heavy) and poor interdepartmental follow-up: you have to do the follow-up when the assigned project inspector and expeditor (POSE) don't follow up on your PO. High workload.

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