Civil Engineer at Megadrill Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• Undertaking structural and technical studies including site investigations.
• Analyse and calculate the pressures, stresses and strains that each component of the building. Report loads and stresses and be able to perform complex and repetitive calculations.
• Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of the structural design.
• Examine structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure.
• Making sure the project complies with legal requirements.
• Resolving design and development problems.
• Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design.
• Liaise with other team members as well as with external consultants to agree on any changes and updates in the project documents.
• Liaise with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results of soil sample and in-situ tests.
• Liaise with other departments of the company to smooth the project processes.
• Liaise with Data & Cost manager to schedule material and equipment purchases and deliveries. Compiling job specifications and supervising tendering procedures.
• Be a force of proposal within the project and the team, undertaking research and keeping up with the latest building regulations.
• Preparing presentations, reports and structural drawings.
• Use   computers   and   Computer-Aided   Design   (CAD)   and   Building
• Modelling Information (BIM) technology for simulation purposes and to ensure the effective coordination of the data.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd Class degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Minimum of 5 years consulting industry experience
• Ability to think methodically, to design, plan and manage projects.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of construction methods and legal regulations.
• The ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities.
• Three-dimensional skills.
• Above-average use of Microsoft suite (Word and Excel).
• Advanced IT skills including extensive knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAd and Autodesk REVIT.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.