Civil / Structural Lead Engineer
Athens, Greece
Full Time
Mid Level
Civil / Structural Lead Engineer
TWD is a leading multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) company, offering comprehensive project development, execution, and engineering services. Our expertise spans Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Renewables (fuels & energy), Chemical & Petrochemical, Power, Pipelines, Terminalling & Blending, Transportation, and Metals & Mining. With offices across Canada, the US, and Europe, we provide a global reach with a local touch.
At TWD, our culture is one of our greatest assets, as highlighted by our team. Our vision, 'Together We Deliver,' underscores the importance of teamwork in everything we do. We excel in delivering EPCM solutions for the industrial world, from concept to construction, driven by our proficiency, dedicated people, and reliable performance.
In our recruitment and hiring process, we emphasize fairness and inclusivity. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. Instead, we rely on a team of professional recruiters to handle application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments, ensuring a personal and thorough approach.
Location: Athens, Greece
Type: Full time - Contract
Industry: Industrial
Job Summary
As a Civil/Structural Lead Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for civil and structural engineering activities supporting industrial projects from concept through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. Based in our Athens, Greece office, you will lead engineering deliverables, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure designs meet applicable codes, client requirements, quality standards, and project objectives. The role will involve collaboration with regional and global project teams and may support a range of industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on business needs and management discretion.
TWD is a leading multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) company, offering comprehensive project development, execution, and engineering services. Our expertise spans Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Renewables (fuels & energy), Chemical & Petrochemical, Power, Pipelines, Terminalling & Blending, Transportation, and Metals & Mining. With offices across Canada, the US, and Europe, we provide a global reach with a local touch.
At TWD, our culture is one of our greatest assets, as highlighted by our team. Our vision, 'Together We Deliver,' underscores the importance of teamwork in everything we do. We excel in delivering EPCM solutions for the industrial world, from concept to construction, driven by our proficiency, dedicated people, and reliable performance.
In our recruitment and hiring process, we emphasize fairness and inclusivity. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. Instead, we rely on a team of professional recruiters to handle application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments, ensuring a personal and thorough approach.
Location: Athens, Greece
Type: Full time - Contract
Industry: Industrial
Job Summary
As a Civil/Structural Lead Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for civil and structural engineering activities supporting industrial projects from concept through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. Based in our Athens, Greece office, you will lead engineering deliverables, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure designs meet applicable codes, client requirements, quality standards, and project objectives. The role will involve collaboration with regional and global project teams and may support a range of industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead civil and structural engineering activities across industrial projects, from early design through construction support.
- Establish design approaches, technical criteria, and engineering deliverables in alignment with project requirements.
- Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other technical documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers within the discipline.
- Identify technical risks, develop appropriate engineering solutions, and support resolution of complex design issues.
- Plan and manage civil/structural engineering scope, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and resources.
- Coordinate engineering activities with project managers, clients, contractors, and other disciplines.
- Monitor progress and ensure deliverables are completed to agreed quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
- Support project execution through design reviews, constructability assessments, site support, and resolution of technical queries.
- Contribute to proposals, estimates, technical scopes, and project execution strategies.
- Develop and oversee designs for industrial buildings, foundations, equipment supports, steel and reinforced concrete structures, and associated civil infrastructure.
- Apply relevant international and local design codes, standards, and regulations.
- Coordinate interfaces between structural systems, architectural requirements, process equipment, mechanical systems, and site infrastructure.
- Review geotechnical information and incorporate applicable requirements into structural and civil design solutions.
- Support value engineering, optimization, and constructability initiatives.
- Ensure engineering work complies with applicable legislation, codes, standards, client specifications, and internal quality procedures.
- Participate in design reviews, technical audits, and quality assurance activities.
- Promote safe-by-design principles and identify potential engineering and construction risks.
- Maintain accurate technical records and ensure appropriate checking and approval processes are followed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
- Professional engineering registration or equivalent qualification is preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience, including significant experience leading engineering activities on industrial projects.
- Proven experience with industrial facilities, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or other process-oriented environments is preferred.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating technical interfaces across complex projects.
- Strong knowledge of structural and civil design principles, applicable international standards, and relevant local requirements in Greece and/or Europe.
- Experience with structural analysis, design, detailing, and civil engineering design appropriate to industrial facilities.
- Proficiency with relevant engineering design, analysis, BIM/CAD, and project documentation software; specific software platforms may vary by project.
- Strong technical writing, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality engineering work within project schedules and budgets.
- Professional working proficiency in English; proficiency in Greek is advantageous.
- Willingness to collaborate with international teams and support projects across multiple locations.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on business needs and management discretion.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.
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