• Application Deadline: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Structural Engineer (Dams & Hydropower)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 - 20 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Description 

• Our client is currently recruiting structural engineers with extensive experience in Dam, Hydropower, and Water Hydraulics domains.


• The particular need for this role is for a person who has an aptitude to assist in the strategic growth of the water business (i.e. business development and work winning); has technical skills in the structural designs of Dams, Hydraulic structures; Commercial acumen; coordination of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines in the Dam and Hydropower industries; extensive knowledge in project management; as well as reporting and stakeholder liaison on the full suite of project matters.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex structural engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of dams as and hydropower plants and pump stations [specifically water retaining structures, intake structures, pipelines, and reservoirs, with key contributions on 3D models, technical drawings and details].


• Assist in preparing and coordinating tenders/bids and contribute to winning work initiatives.


• Contractual and commercial acumen and assist in the management of construction contracts.


• Ensure timely delivery of projects, within scope and budget. 


• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.


• Lead and coordinate small, medium, and integrated projects including management of delivery teams, and reporting on budgets and schedules, and maintaining team morale.


• Produce other key deliverables on projects, such as technical reports, specifications, and bills of quantities. 


• Establish initial project schedules and regularly maintain project schedules.


• Act as senior project-level point of contact for clients.


• Resolve project level issues independently.


• Mentor junior engineers, project managers/coordinators.


• Support business development activities.


• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets. 

Minimum Requirements

• MSc (Preferred) / MEng (Preferred) / BEng in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. 


• Professional registration with ECSA (Mandatory).


• Minimum of at least 10 to 20 years’ water retaining structure-related experience which includes but is not limited to Dam related structures, Hydropower and pump stations, Reservoirs, water treatment plants, and a good understanding of geotechnical engineering. 


• Proficiency in the following design software; Finite Element Analysis, AutoCAD, Civil 3D(Advantageous), MS Projects and strong MS Excel ability. 


• Full-time construction-related experience in water engineering projects (minimum period of one year) will be an advantage. 


• Experience as a project manager in the client space (as the client’s representative or representing the consultant at the client) will be an advantage.


• Willing to travel for projects (local and international).