Principal Engineer - Civil & Structural (Architect)

Petrofac Engineering India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job description

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the worlds 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 (Architect)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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. 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.

7. Minimum Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Architecture with a minimum of 10 to 12 years of related petrochemical experience preferable from a background in working for consultancy organizations in the EPC of the Oil and Gas Industry.