Civil Engineer - Office Design at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) - We are an Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited and we are continuously striving to innovate, grow and impact communities around us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Civil Engineer - Office Design

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering activities for FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC execution.
• Prepare civil drawings, structural design calculations, and technical specifications.
• Supervise construction of foundations, structures, buildings, roads, and drainage systems.
• Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, and electrical teams for structural support and interfaces.
• Review vendor drawings and documents related to civil/structural works.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to timelines and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections, report progress, and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure proper material selection, testing, and quality control.
• Participate in HSE and environmental compliance audits.
• Provide input for project cost estimation, BOQ, and procurement.
• Support commissioning and handover of civil structures to operations.

Selection Criteria

• Expert knowledge of structural design codes and industrial foundations.
• Should have proven track record in civil engineering for industrial projects.
• Should possess required Hands-on experience with site supervision and quality assurance.
• Should have proven ability to manage FEED and EPC civil work execution.
• Should possess required experience in process optimization and efficiency improvement.

Experience:

• 8–10 years of experience in civil engineering for industrial / chemical / process plants.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in EPC project execution.
• Experience in structural design for heavy chemical equipment, foundations, and pipe racks.
• Exposure to chemical process plants preferred.
• Experience with site supervision, contractor management, and quality control.

Functional Skills:

• Expertise in structural design, reinforced concrete, steel structures, and civil works for industrial plants.
• Knowledge of civil/structural codes: IS, BS, ASTM, ACI, or equivalent.
• Experience in foundation design for heavy equipment and electrolysis cells.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, or equivalent structural analysis software.
• Understanding of soil investigation, piling, and ground preparation.
• Knowledge of water drainage, roads, hardstandings, and plant utilities layout.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, layouts, and coordinate with process/mechanical teams.
• Quality assurance, inspection, and site supervision experience.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2026.