Project Engineer at a Trusted Oil & Gas, Power, and Renewable Energy Service Company

We are a trusted service company operating across the Oil & Gas, Power, and Renewable Energy sectors. Our expertise spans the entire energy value chain, delivering exceptional value in design, engineering, procurement, construction, instrumentation, automation and control, as well as operations, maintenance, marine, and pipeline integrity services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a professional to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery in alignment with client specifications, regulatory standards, and quality requirements.
• The role involves translating engineering designs into practical on-site solutions while applying strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of project workflows, construction methodologies, multidisciplinary engineering principles, and work delivery coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute engineering activities across project lifecycle phases including FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Handover
• Support the development and review of Engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, PFDs, equipment datasheets, isometric drawings, 3D models, and MTOs
• Ensure all engineering designs comply with applicable international standards (API, ASME, ISO, IEC, ANSI) and project specifications
• Coordinate discipline engineering technical inputs into project scope definition, basis of design, and project execution planning
• Conduct and participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and constructability reviews
• Assist in the preparation of RFQs, perform technical bid evaluations (TBE), and review vendor documents for compliance
• Manage technical coordination and interfaces among engineering disciplines, contractors, vendors, and site teams to ensure seamless integration of designs and execution plans
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying technical risks and deviations, and implementing corrective actions
• Provide site-based technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning activities
• Resolve field engineering queries (TQs), non-conformances, and coordinate design modifications as required
• Review and approve construction and installation method statements, procedures, and work packs to ensure technical accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with project specifications, HSE requirements, and company’s safety management system.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including system walk-downs, punch-listing, and performance testing
• Track lessons learned, Participate in various project stage gate reviews, coordinate Root Cause Analysis where required, and drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives post-project execution
• Apply cost control and value engineering principles while maintain strict adherence to project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Utilize engineering and project management tools such as AutoCAD, CADWorx, PVElite, SmartPlant, Navisworks, Aveva, MS Project, Primavera P6, etc.
• Coordinate Technical Assurance at various stages of projects, liaising with QA/QC teams to ensure that project deliverables are flawlessly achieved.
• Manage the implementation of project Contracting/Subcontracting Plan, from Demand through Tendering, Evaluation, Selection, Award, Execution and Closeout to meet project requirements.
• Conduct Post Implementation/Execution Reviews or After Action Reviews to systematically review project outcomes, identify successes and challenges, and implement actionable improvements for enhanced subsequent performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Must be a COREN registered Engineer.
• Must have PMP Certification from PMI
• 5-7 years of experience in Project Management out of which 3 years would have been in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Proficient in coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Solid grasp of process engineering principles
• Familiar with major project execution models
• Interface management in brownfield and greenfield environments.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ned@hotnigerianjobs.com using the job title as the subject of the email.