Civil Structural Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• The role requires strong technical expertise in the design and analysis of onshore and offshore facilities, brownfield modifications, structural integrity assessments, and multidisciplinary project coordination while ensuring compliance with applicable international codes, client specifications, and industry best practices.
• We are seeking a highly experienced and motivatedCivil/Structural Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing civil and structural engineering activities across Conceptual Studies, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) phases of oil and gas projects.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Analysis:

• Lead the development of civil and structural engineering deliverables during Conceptual, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Review geotechnical reports and establish foundation design requirements.
• Perform structural analysis and design of:
  • Onshore process facilities, pipe racks, equipment foundations, buildings, control rooms, substations, and utility structures.
  • Offshore platforms, wellhead platforms, conductor support structures, jackets, and topsides.
  • Storage tank foundations, vessel foundations, flare structures, and support systems.
• Perform calculations and analyses for:
  • Foundation systems including shallow foundations, piled foundations, and special foundations.
  • Dead, live, wind, seismic, wave, current, blast, and operational loads.
  • Structural integrity and fitness-for-service assessments.
• Develop structural design criteria, design philosophies, basis of design documents, and technical specifications.

Project Development Activities

• Develop structural concepts and evaluate alternative solutions based on safety, constructability, operability, and cost.
• Participate in conceptual studies and feasibility assessments.
• Support plot plan development and facility layout optimization.
• Contribute to CAPEX estimates and project execution strategies during early project phases.

FEED & Detailed Engineering:

• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project quality and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, and HSE disciplines.
• Produce and review:
  • Technical Requisitions and Datasheets.
  • Material Take-Offs (MTOs).
  • Structural General Arrangement Drawings.
  • Structural Steel Details.
  • Foundation Layouts and Details.
  • Design Calculations.
  • Scope of Work documents.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and technical workshops.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables prepared by team members.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.

Compliance & Quality:

• Ensure engineering activities comply with project HSE requirements and industry best practices.
• Support implementation of company Quality Management System requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable international codes and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Conceptual, FEED, and Detailed Engineering Design projects.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with both greenfield and brownfield developments.
• Registered Engineer with relevant professional bodies (COREN, NSE, or equivalent).

Software Proficiency:
Proficiency in one or more of the following:

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Navisworks
• Microsoft Office Suite
• STAAD.Pro
• STAAD Foundation Advanced

Desired Skills:

• Experience in multidisciplinary EPC/EPCIC project environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent report writing and technical documentation abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Project coordination and stakeholder management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Exposure to Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, and Brownfield Modification projects.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Collaborative and technically challenging work environment.
• Career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on major onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.