Engineering

Principal Structural Engineer

International Energy Services Limited (IESL)·Lagos, Nigeria·Full Time·Contract
EngineeringseniorFull TimeContract
-Closes Dec 23, 2026

International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a specialist, multidisciplinary, energy services company that provides integrated, client-focused and cost-effective services in the oil and gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

The Principal Structural Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Lagos.

The role involves leading structural engineering design and analysis for energy-related infrastructure, including overseeing calculations, reviewing design drawings, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.

The Principal Structural Engineer will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, and support project planning, cost estimation, and risk assessment. Daily responsibilities include validating structural models, supervising the use of computer-aided design tools, preparing technical reports and specifications, and interfacing with clients and partners to address structural engineering requirements.

The role also requires participation in design reviews, construction support activities, and quality assurance processes to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable project delivery.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong skills in Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering, with proven experience in designing and delivering complex in oil and gas projects.

Candidates should possess advanced abilities in Structural Analysis and Calculations, including proficiency in relevant engineering codes, standards, and analysis software.

Candidates should possess proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and related engineering design applications used for structural detailing and documentation.

Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving, technical leadership, and team coordination skills, with the ability to mentor less experienced engineers.

Candidates should possess strong communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required; a master’s degree, professional registration (e.g., COREN), and experience in the energy sector are highly beneficial.

At a glance

Company

International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

senior

Valid until

December 23, 2026

Created

October 23, 2026