Onshore Lead Civil Engineer - General Civil [IND]

Hanwha Ocean EPU; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Ocean EPU is looking for a Lead Engineer – General Civil based in Noida, India. This role involves leading general civil engineering works for Power Plant, Petrochemical, and Oil & Gas projects, including site development and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in civil work, including 10 years in EPC/EPCI environments. Key responsibilities include managing engineering workflows and mentoring team members, along with ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years total experience, including 10 years in General Civil works at Power Plant, Petrochemical, or Oil & Gas Industry.
• Experience as Lead Engineer in at least two major project types.
• Fluent in English with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver all general civil engineering works for projects.
• Conduct conceptual studies to propose optimum technical solutions.
• Manage General Civil team and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

STAAD Pro

MAT3D

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units, and major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors.

This strategic expansion strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project execution by seamlessly integrating the energy and infrastructure cultures of Asia and America across a diverse set of emerging markets and verticals.

Location: Noida, IN

Requisition ID: 1585

Title: Lead Engineer – General Civil

Reports to: HOD

Travel: 25%

Job Type: Permanent

Relocation: no

Position Overview

The Lead Engineer – General Civil is responsible for leading and delivering all general civil engineering works for Power plant, Petrochemical, and Oil & Gas Industry projects. This includes site development, earthworks, roads, paving, drainage systems, fencing, manholes, and other associated facilities. The role also involves developing corporate technical standards, procedures, workflow, and engineering platform, mentoring engineers, and performing technical validation and quality assurance across all project phases from feasibility to EPCI engineering.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Develop corporate technical standards, procedures, engineering workflow, and engineering platform for General Civil works.
• Assist Department Head of Discipline to manage the corporate organization.
• Update and maintain EPCI and O & M phase lesson learned database.

Proposal / Pre‑award Phase

• Conduct conceptual / feasibility studies to propose the optimum and competitive technical solution.
• Ensure general civil works are optimized, efficient, safe, environmentally compliant, and engineering documents are prepared in accordance with relevant design codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Provide engineering expertise and support to form optimum and competitive proposals, including estimate of man‑hours & cost.

Feasibility Study / Pre‑FEED / FEED / EPCI Phase

• Act as the focal point for General Civil works in the Project Team and communicate with clients.
• Raise technical queries towards the client’s project documents and design basis.
• Manage interface with all relevant disciplines to obtain necessary information for General Civil engineering.
• Manage General Civil team – resource and schedule control.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing.
• Attend project meetings internally and with clients, 3rd parties, sub‑contractors, and generate minutes of meetings.
• Report areas of concern, progress, and plans to project management team.
• Ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements, develop project design philosophies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct feasibility studies, Pre‑FEED, FEED, FEED verification (inception of EPCI phase), and EPCI phase engineering.
• Prepare design calculations, including road and pavement design, drainage and stormwater design, and review other deliverables performed by team members.
• Review and approve general civil drawings, calculations, specifications, and material take‑offs (MTO/BOQ).
• Manage 3D modelling of General Civil units and 2D AutoCAD drawings.
• Participate in workshops, plot plan development, layout optimization, 3D model review, constructability study, etc.
• Close out comments/punches/recommendations related to general civil works from 3D model, constructability review, etc.
• Review vendor documents.
• Review contract structure for 3rd party consultants and manage scope, review, comment, and approval of 3rd party output.
• Supervise subcontractors for quality and project schedule, review deliverables, and validate design.
• Implement management of change to ensure all design changes are incorporated into as‑built.
• Provide engineering expertise for decision making to resolve General Civil related issues.
• Provide engineering support for construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance teams.
• Conduct troubleshooting, provide optimum technical solution and engineering support in facility modification and revamp studies.
• Work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with strong execution skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years total experience, including 10 years in General Civil works at Power Plant, Petrochemical, or Oil & Gas Industry EPC/EPCI contractor.
• Experience as Lead Engineer – General Civil in at least two major project types.
• Proficiency with General Civil engineering tools such as STAAD Pro and MAT3D.
• Extensive knowledge of industry codes and standards (ACI, AASHTO, etc.) and scientific problem‑solving methods.
• Understanding of geotechnical engineering concepts.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills, fluent in English, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and global stakeholders.
• Proficient in planning, scheduling, resource management, and supervision of engineering and design tasks.
• Proactive adoption of modern industry practices and advanced software tools, with cost awareness and schedule sensitivity.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We foster a culture where all colleagues can share their passions and ideas and work toward a brighter future.

Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.