Markus Knutsen
Markus Knutsen

Installation Analysis Engineer · Python Developer

Building practical engineering software for offshore analysis and operations.

I work at the intersection of offshore engineering, hydrodynamics, and software. My focus is turning complex analysis workflows into reliable tools that are easier to use, easier to maintain, and more valuable in day-to-day engineering work.

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Oslo, Norway

Current focus

Engineering tools that are simple to use and robust in practice.

About

Engineering mindset with a builder’s approach

My background combines marine technology, information technology, hydrodynamics, and hands-on offshore experience. That mix has shaped how I approach problems: understand the real operation, identify what slows people down, and build something that is both technically solid and practical to use.

At TechnipFMC, I have worked with installation analysis of structures and pipelines, Python-based automation, data analysis, and project engineering offshore. The work I enjoy most is when a vague need turns into a concrete tool, workflow, or improvement that helps other engineers work better.

Snapshot

RoleInstallation Analysis Engineer
Core stackPython · OrcaFlex · Automation
DomainOffshore operations and subsea installation
StrengthBridging engineering work and software development

Selected impact

Automated Pipelay Analysis Framework and workflow improvements

A large part of my work has been improving an internal Python-based automatic pipelay analysis framework by making it more maintainable, more robust, and easier for engineers to use.

Automatic Pipelay Analysis Framework

Reworked an internal Python tool from large, repetitive code files into a cleaner modular structure with better maintainability, clearer logic, and documentation for future developers.

State tracking for simulations

Designed a restart-safe state tracking flow so engineers can stop and resume simulations without losing progress in the simulation sequence or Hs reduction logic.

Engineer-first user experience

Focused on removing unnecessary technical friction by simplifying input setup, catching common user errors early, and reducing repeated manual work.

Versioning and rollout

Introduced version checks with optional automatic updates so teams work from the same release instead of drifting across local versions.

Operational workflow improvements

Added validation checks before long runs, Teams notifications for completed simulations via Power Automate, and post-update support for users.

Usage analytics

Implemented statistics collection to understand how the tool is used, which engineer choices are common, and where future improvements create most value.

Projects

Selected project work at TechnipFMC

Utsira ManifoldUtsira Tie-In ManifoldUtsira XT Hatches on FrameUtsira Centre Roof HatchRingvei ITSStatfjord A CoversJohan Sverdrup Phase 3 PiP Rigid Production LineJohan Sverdrup Phase 3 CoversLNG Mozambique Production ManifoldLNG Mozambique Production Manifold Foundation

Methods & tools

Technical areas I work with

Installation AnalysisOffshore OperationsHydrodynamicsPythonOrcaFlexCFDData AnalysisAutomationPower AutomateGitDevOpsDockerLinuxJavaScriptSQLLaTeX

I am especially motivated by roles where development work stays close to real engineering problems — offshore operations, hydrodynamics, simulation, and internal tooling with measurable practical value.

Deep dive

Why offshore experience changed how I engineer

Going offshore gave me a much better understanding of what analysis work actually feeds into. It is one thing to study procedures and models from the office. It is another to see how many disciplines and decisions need to line up onboard for an operation to work safely and efficiently.

That experience made me more practical. It changed how I think about analysis requests, design decisions, and operational trade-offs. Sometimes the best solution is not a new tool or a new beam — it is choosing the simpler and more workable option early.

Experience

Career timeline

Aug 2024 — PresentLysaker, Oslo

Installation Analysis Engineer

TechnipFMC

  • Installation analysis of offshore structures and pipelines for safe and efficient subsea operations.
  • Python development for engineering workflows, data processing, and analysis automation.
  • Technical data analysis and visualization combining OrcaFlex and Python.
  • Offshore project engineering on installation vessels, directly supporting and executing subsea operations.
May 2023 — Jul 2024Trondheim, Norway

Operations Technician

Kiona

  • Worked in a 24/7 monitoring environment with large-scale sensor and alarm datasets across Norway and Sweden.
  • Supported troubleshooting, operational follow-up, and customer-facing service work.
Aug 2018 — Jun 2024Trondheim, Norway

M.Sc. Marine Technology and Information Technology

NTNU

  • Specialized in hydrodynamics and CFD.
  • Thesis: Numerical Investigation of Uniform Flow Around Dual Step Cylinders.

Other work

Additional contributions

  • Large-scale verification work for offshore weather-based installation methods, including generation, simulation, analysis and data processing and visualization of more than 40 000 load cases.
  • Contributor to the codebase for TechnipFMC's lifting analysis tool.
  • Developed smaller internal scripts for team-specific tasks and efficiency gains.
  • Offshore- and Mobilization work for Utsira High iEPCI project during RFO and Intervention campaign

What I’m looking for

More room to build

I am especially drawn to roles where software development is a larger part of the job, while still staying connected to the engineering domains I know well: offshore operations, hydrodynamics, and analysis.

Python-heavy development in an engineering environment feels like the natural next step for me.

Contact

Let’s connect

Feel free to reach out if you want to talk about engineering software, offshore operations, Python development, or relevant opportunities.

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