Structural Engineer (Data Centre) at Royal HaskoningDHV

• Structural engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.
• Assess client/ project structural engineering requirements.
• Prepare concept design and objectively evaluate, both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements.
• Perform the necessary calculations for complex steel, concrete and timber structures and contribute to the drafting of designs in cooperation with and under the supervision of the Lead Engineer(s).
• Address complex technical questions from clients, in cooperation with the consulting engineer.
• Perform checks and attend meetings with clients and contractors during the execution phase of projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues or third parties on (a part of) the structural design.
• Ensure that from a technical and budgetary point of view (time and money) your processes and activities run according to established principles and as required by quality standards.
• Check calculations and drawings of colleagues or third parties.
• Maintain project records in accordance with internal quality system.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Where you will work

Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent, international engineering and project management consultancy with 140 years of experience. Backed by the expertise and experience of 6,000 colleagues all over the world, our professionals combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver a multidisciplinary range of consultancy services for the entire living environment from over 140 countries.

Royal HaskoningDHV has been connecting people for 140 years. Together, through our expertise and passion, we have helped contribute to a better society and improved people’s lives with work underpinned by our sustainable values and goals. We are an independent global multi-disciplinary engineering and project management consultancy leading the way in sustainable development and innovation, with over 6,000 professionals in more than 150 countries.
You will become part of our global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team, who provide a multidisciplinary package of consultancy services for our data center clients. We provide strategic, tactical, and operational advice to our clients, including colocation datacentres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. Our team consists of colleagues with all kinds of different expertise. For example, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, civil, structure, building, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, and security technology. Together we use our knowledge and expertise to develop integrated designs for Data Centres.  

You will join a leading market and work with a dedicated and passionate team ranked as one of the best Data Centre design & engineering teams globally. You will join the Industry & Buildings Advisory Group, which forms part of our Business Line in Nigeria. You will be based at our Lagos office. 

What you bring

• BSc/BEng degree in Structural/Civil Engineering (specialization in the structural design of buildings).
• Professional registration with COREN, MNSE is advantageous.
• 5 to 10 years’ relevant experience within the consulting engineering environment.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience in the execution of FMCG industrial projects and data centre projects.
• Good knowledge of structural standards, guidelines and working methods.
• Advanced Revit modelling skills.
• Advanced ProKon skills.
• Experience with the use of 3D calculation software.
• Parametric Design, Automated Engineering and Augmented Design experience.

What we offer you

As a worldwide engineering firm, we are ambitious, exciting, lively, collaborative and dynamic. We are making a difference to society and technological progress across the globe. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities to support your career path. Entrepreneurship and innovation are stimulated in our organization. There is plenty of room for own initiative in an open and flexible culture.