About HOCS Projects HOCS Projects is a Canadian engineering, procurement and project management firm supporting the energy industry. We deliver dependable, innovative and responsible design solutions, with constructability and operability considered from project start through fabrication, construction and operations. This position is based in Vadodara, Gujarat, and will support projects for Canadian and international clients. Role Overview HOCS Projects is seeking an Intermediate Civil & Structural Engineer to provide civil and structural engineering design services from our Vadodara location, primarily for small to medium-sized brownfield oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of moderately complex assignments, coordinate technical deliverables across disciplines, and support projects through all phases while meeting quality, schedule and budget requirements. The role requires effective collaboration with colleagues and clients in Canada, including participation in meetings across time zones when required.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform civil and structural engineering for steel structures, reinforced concrete, equipment foundations, pipe supports, shallow and deep foundations, piling and minor site-development works.
• Establish and apply design criteria, loading conditions and load combinations, including dead, live, equipment, piping, wind, snow and seismic effects, in accordance with project requirements and applicable Canadian or international codes.
• Interpret geotechnical recommendations and coordinate foundation-design interfaces with geotechnical specialists.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, Design Basis Memoranda, FEED reports, Construction Work Packages and other technical deliverables.




• Incorporate constructability, installation sequence, site access, existing-facility constraints and safe execution into designs and reviews.
• Coordinate the work of a small civil and structural team with senior guidance and provide technical support to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with Canadian-based project teams, clients, vendors, contractors and other engineering disciplines, and participate in interdisciplinary drawing and model reviews.
• Deliver assigned scopes within project schedules, budgets and man-hour targets; monitor progress and communicate constraints and resource needs.
• Prepare material take-offs, engineering estimates and order-of-magnitude construction cost estimates.
• Identify and communicate scope or design changes, technical risks, assumptions and impacts to deliverables, schedule, budget and resources.
• Support procurement, technical bid evaluations, vendor-document reviews, RFIs, field queries, non-conformance issues and controlled design changes.
• Support site and construction activities remotely and participate in site visits when required, while complying with applicable travel and safety requirements. Education, Experience & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university or institution.




• Five to eight years of progressive civil and structural engineering experience, preferably on industrial projects for Canadian, North American or international clients.
• Relevant experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, energy, or a comparable industrial sector.
• Sound knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, piling and civil or site design, including the application of geotechnical recommendations.
• Working knowledge of applicable Canadian design standards and codes is preferred; experience with relevant Indian or international standards is an asset.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and Construction Work Packages.
• Experience in multidisciplinary EPC or EPCM projects, brownfield facilities and construction-phase engineering support is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with STAAD.
Pro, RISA-3D, S-FRAME, SAP2000 or comparable structural-analysis software.
• Ability to review 2D drawings, navigate 3D plant or structural models, and prepare explicit engineering and construction-support documentation.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, organisation, technical judgement, analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams and attend occasional early-morning or evening meetings to coordinate with Canadian stakeholders.
• Legal authorisation to work in India and willingness to travel within India or internationally when required. Application Information Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to [email protected] for consideration or click APPLY.

📌 Civil & Structural Engineer (Vadodara)
🏢 HOCS Projects
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