
MG Vowgas Group is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Fabrication company located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
About the Role
- Design and develop pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, storage tanks, and piping systems in accordance with ASME, API, and other relevant codes.
- Prepare mechanical datasheets, design calculations, fabrication drawings, and material specifications.
- Perform stress analysis and thickness calculations using tools such as PV Elite, Compress, SolidWorks, Caesar II, and AutoPIPE.
- Develop piping layouts, isometrics, and support details using AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or PDMS/E3D.
- Review and interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, and general arrangement drawings.
- Coordinate with process, structural, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure integrated design.
- Review vendor documents and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
- Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
- Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability assessments, and client meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 +years of experience in mechanical design for oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
- Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII
- Div. 1 & 2, API 650/620, API 661, and piping codes (ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8).
- Proficiency in design and analysis software: PV Elite, Compress, Caesar II, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Plant 3D, or PDMS/E3D.
- Familiarity with fabrication and welding practices, NDT, and QA/QC requirements.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@mgvowgasgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.