Mechanical Design Engineer at MG Vowgas Group


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.