Mechanical Engineer - Project - Engineering - Office Purpose - Water Treatment Plant at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an indigenous company that ventured into the Exploration and Production (E&P) business in the year 2005.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Project - Engineering - Office Purpose - Water Treatment Plant

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
Engineering & Design:

• Prepare and review design calculations for rotary and packaged equipment such as:
  • Pumps (Raw Water, River Water, HRSCC Feed, Chemical Transfer, Backwash, Sludge)
  • Blowers, compressors (if applicable)
  • Chemical dosing and unloading packages
  • Skid-mounted packages (UF, RO auxiliaries, chlorination, dosing systems)
• Review of vendor drawings & documents:
  • Mechanical datasheets
  • GA drawings, P&IDs, layouts
  • Equipment sizing and selection calculations
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable standards (API, ASTM, ASME, ISO, MSS).

Vendor Engineering & TBE:

• Prepare RFQs and technical specifications for rotary and packaged equipment.
• Carry out Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and vendor comparison for various packages.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, documents, and datasheets.
• Coordinate with vendors for technical clarifications, deviations, and optimizations.
• Review painting specifications, materials of construction, noise limits, and inspection/ testing requirements.

Interdisciplinary Coordination:

• Coordinate with Process, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams for:
  • Equipment layout and accessibility
  • Power requirements and motor selection
  • Instrumentation and control philosophy
• Support preparation of load lists, I/O lists, and equipment interfaces.

Inspection & Quality:

• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
• Participate in or review:
  • Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
  • Performance and noise tests
  • Dimensional inspections
• Review NCRs and corrective actions from vendors.

Knowledge of Codes & Standards:

• ASTM, ASME, API, ISO, EN
• Hydraulic Institute (HI)
• MSS SP standards
• Painting & corrosion protection standards

Qualifications / Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.​
• Experience: 8-10 years’ experience in project engineering.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2026.