In-site Project Engineer

Sisa Method - Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: In-site Project Engineer

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

About the Role

•  They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for an In situ Project Engineer to join them.
• Provide field engineering and technical coordination at the Ajaokuta site, ensuring site works and the installation of China-manufactured modular plant equipment are executed to approved design, vendor instructions, Nigerian requirements and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate system boundaries, test packs, mechanical completion walkdowns and turnover dossiers
• Manage access to the latest approved-for-construction drawings, specifications, datasheets and vendor documents
• Review constructability, lifting, access, tie-ins, utilities, earthing and fire protection before work proceeds
• Prepare and review work packs, method statements and inspection and test plans; witness inspection points as assigned
• Support receipt inspections, preservation and damage/shortage reporting for incoming packages
• Raise and track technical queries, RFIs, field change requests and red-line drawings; allow no undocumented field changes
• Verify foundations, anchor bolts, elevations and tolerances against vendor drawings ahead of equipment arrival

Requirements

• Experience with equipment installation, inspection and test plans, and punch-listing
• COREN registration (or eligibility) is preferred
• Hands-on, safety-conscious and comfortable working on site
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical or Instrumentation Engineering
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, datasheets and vendor documents
• 5+ years of site or construction engineering experience in oil and gas, process or industrial projects

What We Value

• Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early. They work by their values: Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 10th November, 2026.