Structural Engineer at Obek Group of Companies Limited

Job Summary

• The Structural Engineer supports the plan, design, analysis, and supervision of the construction, installation, and maintenance of structural systems across all company project sites, ensuring safety, compliance, cost-efficiency, and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design & Analysis

• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, and support structures for oil & gas, industrial, and civil engineering projects.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and structural design documents.
• Use engineering software (e.g., STAAD Pro, SAP2000, AutoCAD) to model, simulate, and validate designs.

Project Engineering Support

• Provide technical input during project planning, bidding, and execution.
• Prepare engineering calculations, material specifications, BOQs, and technical reports.
• Assist in reviewing third-party engineering submissions and vendor drawings.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all structural designs comply with applicable codes (Eurocodes, BS Standards, API, ASCE, etc.).
• Conduct site inspections, structural integrity assessments, and load testing as required.
• Ensure structural safety across all assigned projects.

Construction & Installation Support

• Provide engineering supervision during fabrication, construction, and installation.
• Resolve technical issues on-site and update design changes where necessary.
• Coordinate with project managers, QA/QC, HSE, and other engineering disciplines.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare technical reports, calculation packages, method statements, and progress updates.
• Maintain documentation in line with company quality management systems.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• B.Eng or B.Tech in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years proven experience in structural design and site supervision, especially within EPC/EPCIC or oil & gas environments.
• COREN/NSE membership is an advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in structural design and analysis.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and codes.
• Advanced use of design software (STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Foundation and geotechnical interpretation
• Strong technical report writing.
• Ability to interpret structural and architectural drawings
• QA/QC standards application
• Design code interpretation (ACI, BS standards, Eurocodes, AISC, and Nigerian building code)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills