Senior Civil Engineer - Abuja

Job summary

We are recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil and structural design for infrastructure or energy projects, and will be responsible for owning design and validation of civil/structural/geotechnical aspects for PV, BESS, microgrids, and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own design and validation of civil/structural/geotechnical aspects for PV, BESS, microgrids, and associated infrastructure (foundations, trenches, drainage, equipment pads, buildings).
• Develop structural designs for mounting systems, equipment enclosures, cable trenches, access roads, and related infrastructure.
• Conduct design reviews, site constructability assessments, and risk mitigation for civil works.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations and integrate results into engineering design.
• Provide mechanical arrangement and installation input for BESS enclosures and mechanical integration of energy storage equipment.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and local building codes.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers and project engineers to ensure interdisciplinary coordination and alignment.
• Anticipate design conflicts (structural loads, clearances, trench routing, etc.) and resolve them early through multidisciplinary coordination.
• Support construction activities, including site supervision, quality control, and contractor management.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks, including structural reliability, soil stability, drainage, and thermal/mechanical performance of systems.
• Support procurement team with technical specifications and vendor evaluations (civil works contractors, material suppliers).
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian building codes, Eurocode, ACI, IEC, and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure health, safety, and sustainability standards are embedded into all civil designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of EM-ONE's engineering standards and practices.

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