Project Engineer at Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited (TES)

Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Lagos

Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site role for a Project Engineer located in Lagos.
• The Project Engineer will oversee project planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and timelines.
• Responsibilities include creating detailed project plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication, and maintaining safety and quality standards in all engineering operations.
• The role also involves troubleshooting technical challenges and carrying out routine progress reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, design, and execution of oil and gas projects to ensure delivery within approved scope, cost, and schedule, in line with project specifications, standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate and monitor engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities to ensure quality, safety, and timely project delivery.
• Prepare, review, and manage project schedules, cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring accurate and timely project reporting.
• Implement and enforce strong change management controls, including evaluating, negotiating, and documenting changes with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with established procedures.
• Supervise procurement activities, including preparation of technical scopes, review of vendor bids, and recommendation of awards to clients or management.
• Track and manage the performance of engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, and facilitate safety, constructability, and technical reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and progress meetings to monitor execution and resolve technical or commercial issues impacting project objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with company HSE policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices across all project activities.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, technical updates, and cost/schedule reports to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external partners, including maintenance, operations, inspectors, engineers, designers, document control, procurement, logistics, construction, project controls, finance, and senior management.
• Liaise with the corporate office (Houston, Texas) through continuous oral communication and periodic written reports on project performance and key issues.
• Support project commissioning, testing, documentation, and handover activities.
• Travel to national and international locations as required for project execution, business development, and other corporate engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• A master's degree is a plus.
• Membership of COREN will also be an advantage
• 4 - 6 years relevant experience with at least three years in a project management environment in the oil and gas sector
• Strong expertise in Project Engineering and Project Planning
• Practical experience in oil and gas projects (onshore or offshore)
• Proficiency in Electrical Engineering principles and applications
• Excellent Communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and meet deadlines within a structured environment
• Understands and adheres to all policies, procedures, and guidelines on safety, health, environmental, and quality assurance, emphasizing this perspective in their own work and in the work of others
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: careers@terranig.com using the job title as the subject of the email.