Jobs at Adexen for Senior Structural Engineer

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by one of the world’s leading multinational Construction and Civil Engineering Company to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for their operations in Nigeria

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Job reference: 582
Job Location : Nigeria
Company
Our Client is a world leading multinational Construction and Civil Engineering company
Full description
Job description
The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for planning and conducting design work on building structures requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection and application of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria for various project types.
The candidate will report directly to the Head of Department and be based in Lagos.

• Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills and experience.
• Structural engineering plans, design and layout. Layout and detail portions of projects using schematic layout by project lead engineer.
• Provide drawings and/or sketches for designs to be incorporated in construction drawings by drafters.
• Research design options for project lead engineer.
• Review shop drawings.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering design documents.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Perform field activities such as observation of construction progress and existing field conditions.
• Effectively communicate project progress and issues to the design team and maintain communication with the team members throughout the course of the project.
• Capable in managing and performing projects in a fast paced environment.
• Considering the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
• liaising with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ of professional design experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a focus on structures.
• Candidates should have a good understanding of building structural systems. Knowledge of gravity systems, lateral force resisting systems
• Some working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines

How to Apply
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Deadline: 18th June, 2014.