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Job Description
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
AboutCompany: Our client is a leading Engineering and Construction company in Nigeria, delivering innovative engineering and technical solutions across diverse projects and sectors.
JobSummary: Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the engineering team and take responsibility for the design, technical coordination, documentation, construction support, and commissioning of electrical systems across building and infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate should have strong practical experience in low-voltage electrical systems design, FEED and detailed engineering, with the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
KeyResponsibilities:
§ Develop concept, FEED and detailed electrical designs for building and infrastructure projects.
§ Carry out electrical load analysis, voltage-drop calculations and short-circuit calculations.
§ Design low-voltage distribution systems, including distribution boards, feeders and associated protection systems.
§ Undertake sizing and selection of transformers, generators, cables, circuit breakers, fuses and other electrical equipment.
§ Prepare single-line diagrams, electrical layouts, schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
§ Design lighting, small-power and associated electrical systems.
§ Develop fire detection and alarm system designs and coordinate with other building services.
§ Prepare material schedules, technical specifications and material/equipment submittals.
§ Produce and review electrical drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
§ Undertake lighting calculations and modelling using DIALux/Relux where applicable.
§ Review contractors' shop drawings, technical submissions and as-built documentation.
§ Conduct peer reviews of electrical designs and ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
§ Attend technical, design and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
§ Raise and close out RFIs and technical queries.
§ Provide technical support during procurement, installation and construction.
§ Supervise electrical installation works and conduct site inspections.
§ Participate in testing, commissioning, snagging and handover of electrical systems.
§ Review operation and maintenance manuals and final project documentation.
§ Support project QA/QC processes, inspections, audits and closeout activities.
§ Maintain effective engineering document control and ensure proper project records.
§ Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural and structural disciplines to resolve design interfaces.
Requirements
§ Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
§ Significant professional experience in electrical building-services design and construction.
§ Strong experience in low-voltage electrical systems and building services.
§ Proven experience in FEED and detailed electrical design.
§ Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
§ Knowledge of DIALux/Relux or equivalent lighting-design software.
§ Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, technical submissions and contractor documentation.
§ Experience with construction supervision, commissioning and project handover.
§ Strong understanding of QA/QC and engineering documentation processes.
§ Professional engineering membership/registration will be an advantage.
PreferredCandidate Profile
§ The successful candidate should demonstrate strong technical judgement, attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to manage competing engineering priorities.
§ Experience working on hotels, commercial buildings, residential developments, retail facilities, industrial facilities or major infrastructure projects will be advantageous.
§ Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with contractors and subcontractors is highly desirable.
KeyCompetencies:
§ Electrical systems design
§ LV distribution
§ Electrical load analysis
§ FEED and detailed design
§ Design review and technical coordination
§ AutoCAD and Revit
§ Lighting design
§ Construction supervision
§ Testing and commissioning
§ QA/QC and technical documentation
§ Project coordination
§ Problem solving and technical communication
Benefits
Compensation: Highly Competitive + Other interesting benefits