• Application Deadline: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Field Engineer (Mechanical)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Summary:

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Mechanical Engineer position in the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) Office. 

Duties

• The Field Engineer monitor and evaluate the construction work through field observations and inspections and the review of quality control reports to ensure contract compliance and proper standards of quality are achieved. Serve as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) to assist in the day-to-day quality assurance, as well as the longer-term coordination of a construction contract.


• The position will inspect construction; review plans; recommend approval of shop drawings and submittals; maintain a daily log of construction activities; develop change orders including preparing cost estimates; and other construction engineering duties related to the electrical project as directed by the OBO Project Director (PD), Construction Manager (CM) or project designee.


• The position is directly responsible to the OBO Project Director (PD) or Construction Manager (CM) in the performance of her/his duties under this contract. Services shall generally be provided eight (8) hours a day, 40 hours a week.

Education Requirements:

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution is required. NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion is required. 


• Experience: At least two years of experience in mechanical engineering related to engineer design, quality control and/or inspection for construction projects is required.

OR

• At least five years of working experience related to management, administration, logistics, data, and information analysis and/or performing research is required. 

Skills And Abilities:

• Good organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required.


• Ability to review technical documents is required.


• Ability to interpret and carry out instructions received is required.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.