Project Engineer

Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Lagos

Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site role for a Project Engineer located in Lagos.
• The Project Engineer will oversee project planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and timelines.
• Responsibilities include creating detailed project plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication, and maintaining safety and quality standards in all engineering operations.
• The role also involves troubleshooting technical challenges and carrying out routine progress reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, design, and execution of oil and gas projects to ensure delivery within approved scope, cost, and schedule, in line with project specifications, standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate and monitor engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities to ensure quality, safety, and timely project delivery.
• Prepare, review, and manage project schedules, cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring accurate and timely project reporting.
• Implement and enforce strong change management controls, including evaluating, negotiating, and documenting changes with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with established procedures.
• Supervise procurement activities, including preparation of technical scopes, review of vendor bids, and recommendation of awards to clients or management.
• Track and manage the performance of engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, and facilitate safety, constructability, and technical reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external partners, including maintenance, operations, inspectors, engineers, designers, document control, procurement, logistics, construction, project controls, finance, and senior management.
• Liaise with the corporate office (Houston, Texas) through continuous oral communication and periodic written reports on project performance and key issues.
• Support project commissioning, testing, documentation, and handover activities.
• Travel to national and international locations as required for project execution, business development, and other corporate engagements.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and progress meetings to monitor execution and resolve technical or commercial issues impacting project objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with company HSE policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices across all project activities.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, technical updates, and cost/schedule reports to management and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• A master's degree is a plus.
• Membership of COREN will also be an advantage
• Excellent Communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and meet deadlines within a structured environment
• Understands and adheres to all policies, procedures, and guidelines on safety, health, environmental, and quality assurance, emphasizing this perspective in their own work and in the work of others
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• 4 - 6 years relevant experience with at least three years in a project management environment in the oil and gas sector
• Strong expertise in Project Engineering and Project Planning
• Practical experience in oil and gas projects (onshore or offshore)
• Proficiency in Electrical Engineering principles and applications

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.