Role Description (Discipline General)
The Civil Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and integrity of all site infrastructure and structural elements required to support the processing units, buildings, and related facilities within refinery, renewable fuel production, and petrochemical investment project execution. Civil Engineer's involvement begins in the study and definition phase by establishing the overall site preparation strategy, including earthworks, road layouts, drainage philosophy, and preliminary designs for heavy equipment foundations and key structural steel elements. The Civil Engineer plays a central role in transforming the Process and Mechanical data into stable, durable, and code-compliant foundations and supporting infrastructure. In the definition phase, the focus is on finalizing detailed designs for deep and shallow foundations, equipment supports, paving, and underground utilities/drainage systems. This phase requires meticulous analysis to ensure spatial compliance with geotechnical reports, relevant industry building codes, and local seismic requirements. In execution phase, the design team prepares outputs, including structural steel drawings, final civil foundation drawings, hydraulic analysis for stormwater systems, Material Take-Offs (MTOs) for concrete and steel, and all relevant fabrication and construction packages. Responsible includes also managing finite element analysis (FEA) for critical structures and geotechnical specialists.
Description of tasks (Discipline General)
• Study/Concept: Geotechnical Data Review and interpretation, establishment of the preliminary Site Preparation Strategy, Basis of Design, preliminary MTOs • Definition/Basic: Soil research and foundation type report, Concrete construction plan, Main Steel construction plan, Job definitions for Building construction, updated study phase information, participation to 30% model review • Execution/Detailed: Detailed design drawings for Foundations, final Structural Steel Fabrication Drawings and connection details, Construction Specifications for concrete, steel, and earthworks, complete MTOs for procurement, Job Descriptions for construction tenders, management of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for critical structures, design reviews, as-builts and data handover
Required skills and competencies (Discipline General)
Skills and competencies include, but are not limited to: • Proficiency in 3D modelling and simulation tools such as Tekla • Strong knowledge of civil and structural design and strength analysis principles • Strong knowledge of industrial and local standards, legislation and requirements • Ability to interpret geotechnical analysis and reports • Understanding of process safety and risk mitigation Qualifications
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline. min. 10 years’ in civil and structural design for industrial/process plant projects (greenfield and/or brownfield).
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline. min. 7 years’ in civil and structural design for industrial/process plant projects (greenfield and/or brownfield).
• Demonstrated Chief Design Engineer / Lead Design Engineer experience (incl. resource and team management, scope and work planning, coordination across functions & stakeholders, quality & compliance management, risk, issue and change management, communication & reporting, construction & commissioning support)
• Demonstrated experience working on brownfield modification projects, including integration with existing plant assets and legacy infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations, safe work practices, and risk mitigation in operational plant environments.
• Strong technical expertise in: o Structural steel and reinforced concrete design
o Foundation design (shallow, deep, machine foundations, piles)
o Pipe racks, support structures, platforms, and equipment foundations
o Site development (earthworks, grading, drainage, roads, paving)
o Ability to interpret geotechnical analysis and reports o Understanding of process safety and risk mitigation
• Solid understanding of industry codes and standards (Eurocodes, EN, ACI, AISC, ASCE, ISO, local building regulations).
• Proficiency with modern relevant engineering tools and platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead civil/structural design activities within multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality and compliant deliverables.
• Ability to prepare and review: o Design calculations and analysis reports
o Steel and concrete detailing (GA drawings, rebar drawings, fabrication details)
o Grading plans, drainage layouts, and site development drawings
o MTOs, technical specifications, and construction packages
• Strong capability to support and coordinate interfaces with Piping/Layout, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, and Construction teams.
• Ability to participate in design reviews, resolve clashes, address constructability issues, and drive design solutions.
• Fluency in English, with strong communication skills for presenting concepts, leading meetings, and preparing high quality documentation. Finish language skills is a plus.
• Ability to manage discipline tasks, deliverables, schedules, and engineering change requests.
• Experience to work in international Onsite – Offshore (India) teams.
Preferred Qualifications
• PM certification (e.g. IPMA)
• Experience across FEED, basic design, and detailed engineering phases.
• Practical exposure to site activities: site surveys, as built verification, supervision support, and resolving construction queries.
• Experience with brownfield projects, reinforcement design, and integration with existing structures.
• Familiarity with BIM and digital engineering tools, including 3D model navigation and coordination with plant layout.
• Understanding of geotechnical aspects such as soil–structure interaction, settlement, and ground improvement.
• Competence in evaluating structural integrity, dynamic loading, vibration, seismic design, and fatigue considerations.
• Experience supporting proposal/bid work (scope definition, estimates, discipline execution strategy).
• Awareness of sustainability principles: low carbon materials, lifecycle cost considerations, resilient structural solutions.
Technical & Delivery Competencies
• Ability to translate process/mechanical requirements (loads, equipment data, routing concepts) into civil/structural design deliverables.
• Ensures all designs consider constructability, operability, and maintainability, and comply with project and customer standards.
• Strong quality mindset with the ability to check, redline, and ensure consistency of civil/structural deliverables.
• Capable of identifying design risks, evaluating design alternatives, and proposing practical technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of project procedures, document control processes, and interdisciplinary coordination workflows.
