Job Description
Role Description
- Structural engineers design, plan, and oversee the construction of new buildings and bridges, or alterations and extensions to existing properties or other structures.
- This is a full-time on-site role for a Structural Engineer at Carrillion Construction in Lagos. The Structural Engineer will be responsible for performing calculations, structural analysis, and utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software to design and engineer various projects in the construction industry.
Objectives of this role
- Apply technical knowledge to meet all stakeholder expectations
- Ensure that each completed project meets local codes, regulations, and quality standards
- Deliver structurally sound designs capable of withstanding routine use, the elements, and inspection
- Monitor project progress, ensuring it’s completed on time and within budget
- Set design protocols according to relevant codes and standards
- Advise civil engineers on best practices in building design and execution
- Analyze project goals and perform structural calculations
- Design structural elements of each project using computer software like AutoCAD, Revit, or RISA
- Make recommendations for materials to use and safety measures to take
- Oversee project management, like tracking budgets and maintaining a database of projects and their progress
- Review shop drawings and provide feedback to colleagues
- Perform field visits and write reports detailing project viability and progress
Skills and qualifications
- Strong background in Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering
- Proficiency in Calculations and Structural Analysis
- Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Engineering certification relevant to the country of employment
- Strong technical background in structural design
- Deep knowledge of construction materials and methodologies
- Proven drafting skills, exemplified by a portfolio of prior work
- Highly collaborative spirit and experience working in a team
- Problem-solving skills to quickly address issues that arise on-site and keep projects on track
- At least 5 years of construction experience with working knowledge of structural engineering.
- Construction procedures and practices.
- Computer literate.
- Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Method of Application
kindly send your updated CV to [email protected]
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