Principal Engineer - Civil & Structural

Petrofac; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac is seeking a Principal Engineer – Civil & Structural to lead architectural deliverables for Oil & Gas projects. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, and drive designs from concept through detailed engineering.

Proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and HAZOP participation are essential. The role requires 8–10 years of petrochemical EPC experience, with a strong background in international building codes and on-site support across complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with 8–10 years of petrochemical experience.
• Experience in EPC consultancy for Oil & Gas projects and compliance with international building codes.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural deliverables for oil and gas projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and integration with other disciplines.
• Prepare BOD, material specs, and technical reports aligned to client specs.
• Design layouts for Process and Non-Process buildings per international codes.
• Coordinate with Civil/Structural, Electrical, Piping, HVAC, HSE, and other teams.
• Lead multiple projects, control schedules, and deliver within budget.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and build blast-resistant and fire-rated designs.
• Create MTOS, BOQS, and TBE for architectural materials and vendors.
• Provide on-site technical support and prepare punch lists for closeout.

Skills

Architectural design

Regulatory compliance

Civil & Structural coordination

3D modeling (Revit/AutoCAD)

HAZOP studies

Material take-offs / BOQ

Vendor coordination

On-site technical support

HSE/HFE principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit, regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs and planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer – Civil & Structural

1. Scope of Responsibilities

• Developing an Architectural deliverable in the Oil and Gas industry such as conceptual design and regulatory compliance to multi-disciplinary coordination and construction administration, ensuring all infrastructure integrates seamlessly with complex industrial facilities.

2. Primary Duties

• Preparing the Architectural Basis of Design (BOD), material specifications, and technical reports.
• Designing layouts for Process building such as Control building, substations, LER/LCS buildings etc in compliance with international building codes and Client specifications.
• Designing layouts for Non-Process building such as Administrative complexes, Medical building, Fire station, Guard house, Mosque etc in compliance with international building codes and Client specifications.
• Designing Hybrid buildings such as Warehouse, Workshop etc in compliance with international building codes and Client specifications.
• Designing conceptual layouts for shelters.
• Designing the buildings for the required Architectural materials, finishes and building standards as applicable.
• Coordination with Civil & Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, HVAC, HSE, Water supply and drainage teams.
• Managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously and issuing the deliverables as per project schedule.
• Ensuring designs meet rigorous Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and Human Factors Engineering (HFE) principles.
• Collaborating with structural engineers to plan blast-resistant structures, fire-rated performance criteria and hazardous-area constraints.
• 3D Modeling: Utilizing programs like Revit or AutoCAD to create detailed clash-free models and coordinate with EIT, HVAC, HSE, Piping and UG system.
• Actively engaging in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies and design reviews to minimize risk to on-site personnel.
• Creating Material Take-Offs (MTOS), Bills of Quantities (BOQS), and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) for architectural materials and vendors.
• Providing on-site technical support, answering site queries, and preparing punch lists for project closeout.

3. Job / Cost Impact

• Leads the activities in converting the project from concept to detailed engineering. Works within Project Budget requirements. Serves as the tie-in in the department team for inter-discipline engineering concerned with the project. Accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of project within allotted schedule, manpower and costs

4. Decision Making Authority

• Decisions limited to the scope of project requirement specifications, Consults with Lead Engineer on main issues which may affect layout and specifications. May make recommendations on mobilization/demobilization of personnel.

5. Supervisory Responsibility

• Directs the resource allocation and workloads of a team of subordinates.
• Typically leading a group of technical staff.

6. Work Contacts

Engineering Discipline Supervisors

When Required

Other Discipline Engineers

Frequent

Project Managers

When Required

Project Control

Frequent

Procurement and Expediting

Frequent

Client Representatives

Frequent

Frequent

When Required

Construction Personnel

When Required

Subcontractor Representatives

When Required

7. Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Duties performed in Main Office mostly in air-conditioned surroundings. Occasionally incumbent would require traveling to sites and vendor workshops.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a minimum of 8 to 10 years of related petrochemical experience preferable from a background in working for consultancy organizations in the EPC of the Oil and Gas Industry.

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