Steel Structural Expert

Ekium AMIO Ltd is a growing engineering company based in Mauritius and part of the French EKIUM Group, a world leader in engineering design.

Engineering & Design

• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frameworks, pipe racks, industrial buildings, equipment supports, platforms, and access structures.

• Develop and validate structural models using FEM tools (e.g., STAAD.Pro, Robot Structural Analysis, Tekla Structural Designer, SAP2000).

• Design connections (bolted, welded, base plates) according to Eurocodes and/or AISC.

• Prepare calculation notes, design reports, material take-offs, and technical specifications.

• Review and optimize designs for constructability, safety, and cost efficiency while maintaining compliance with project requirements and international standards.

• Perform load assessments including dead, live, wind, seismic, blast, thermal, and equipment loads.

Project Coordination

• Interface with other disciplines (process, piping, mechanical, electrical, civil works) to ensure integrated design and avoid clashes.

• Review and validate fabrication drawings, shop details, and erection plans.

• Support procurement and technical bid evaluation for steel structures, including supplier document review.

• Participate in design review meetings (3D models, HAZID, constructability reviews) and propose technical solutions.

Construction & Site Support

• Provide engineering support during fabrication and erection phases: lifting studies, bolting/welding procedures, nonconformance evaluation, site modifications.

• Supervise or assist with inspection of steel structures, alignment, and quality control activities.

• Troubleshoot and provide solutions to structural issues encountered during installation or after load testing.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Eurocodes (EN 1990–1999) and other applicable codes (AISC, API 650/620, ASCE, ISO, BS).

• Anticipate and incorporate local building regulations in host countries (Africa & Middle East).

• Review and validate deliverables for safety, robustness, and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge Sharing & Mentoring

• Guide and train junior structural engineers and drafters in Eurocode application and advanced steel design practices.

• Stay current on emerging standards, seismic codes and industrial plant best practices.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Education: Civil/Structural/mechanical Engineering degree (Master’s preferred).

• Experience:

  • Minimum 7–10 years in steel structure design for industrial facilities (oil & gas, energy, heavy industry, petrochemicals, mining, large process plants).

  • Proven experience in Eurocodes (EN 1993 Steel Design) and international codes (AISC, API, ASCE).

• Technical Tools:

  • FEM analysis (STAAD.Pro, Robot, SAP2000, Tekla Structural Designer, ETABS).

  • 3D BIM/steel modeling: Tekla Structures, Revit, Navisworks.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and reporting abilities (English essential; French advantageous).

  • Capacity to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.