Job Title Civil-Structural Engineer
Location Chennai
Experience
5-10 year's total experience
Minimum 3-5 years in Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical/ FMCG EPC projects
Job Purpose The Senior Civil & Structural Engineer is responsible for engineering leadership, detailed design, coordination, and technical assurance of civil and structural engineering activities for Oil & Gas projects, ensuring compliance with Indian or international codes, project specifications, safety, constructability, quality, and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibility Engineering & Design
- Lead and execute civil and structural engineering design for:
o RCC foundations (equipment, pipe rack, buildings)
o Structural steel (pipe racks, platforms, technological structures)
o Buildings, underground structures, paving, drainage
- Prepare and check design calculations, design basis, technical specifications, and engineering deliverables.
- Review and approve GA drawings, foundation drawings, steel layouts, and construction details.
- Ensure designs are optimized for safety, constructability, and cost.
Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, E&I, and Geotechnical disciplines.
- Interface with licensors, PMC, contractors, and vendors.
- Provide inputs for piping loads, equipment loads, and interface requirements.
- Support 3D model reviews and design review meetings.
Standards & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with international and project standards such as:
o AISC, ACI, API, IS, BS, Eurocode
o Local statutory and environmental requirements
- Participate in HAZID / HAZOP, constructability and safety reviews.
- Address audit observations and close comments from clients and third party reviewers.
Technical Leadership
- Mentor and technically guide junior engineers and designers.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables prepared by team members.
- Support project planning, progress monitoring, and man hour control.
- Apply lessons learned and best engineering practices across projects.
Construction & Site Support
- Provide engineering support during fabrication, construction, and commissioning.
- Review and respond to RFIs, site queries, and change requests.
- Assist in resolving site related civil and structural issues.
Software Tools
Structural analysis software (STAAD / ETABS / SAFE or equivalent)
SP3D / Tekla / Navisworks (interface and review)
AutoCAD
MS Office (Excel, Word for documentation and reports)
Industry Experience
Oil & Gas
Refineries
Petrochemical / Specialty Chemicals
LNG / Fertilizer / Process Plants
Power
Material Handling & Mining
FMCG
Qualification & • Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
- Master's Degree (M.Tech / MS)
Desired Competencies
Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle
Excellent technical, analytical, and coordination skills
Experience handling client and PMC interactions
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight schedules
Strong commitment to engineering quality and safety
