Electrical Engineer Trainee

About this role

The Electrical Engineer Trainee role at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc in Abuja is a structured development programme for graduates or early-career professionals in electrical engineering. The programme supports electrical activities within the Plant and Equipment Department, focusing on hands-on training, teamwork, safety, and professional skills. It involves assisting engineers and workshop teams, learning planning, task allocation, and safe working practices in line with PED HSE procedures and electrical regulations. The employer is a construction company delivering infrastructure, industry and building projects with a focus on quality, safety and professional development. The programme includes training, performance assessments, and progression through practical engineering tasks and project-based assignments.

What you would do

• Assist electrical supervisors, engineers and workshop teams in coordinating and executing electrical activities.
• Develop knowledge of manpower planning, task allocation, work supervision and operational leadership.
• Participate in guidance, knowledge transfer and training within workshop teams.
• Support communication, teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving development.
• Promote discipline, accountability, safety awareness and quality-conscious practices.
• Comply with PED HSE procedures, electrical safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Gain practical competence in isolation, LOTO, earthing, protective devices and safe testing methods.
• Participate in job safety analyses, risk assessments, safety inspections and incident prevention activities.
• Report unsafe electrical conditions, defective equipment and non-compliant practices.
• Assist in preparing material requirements, technical estimates and cost evaluations for electrical works.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Power Engineering or related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year of experience.
• Not more than 26 years of age.
• Additional technical qualifications, OEM training or relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Recent graduates or early-career professionals with relevant technical interest and aptitude.
• Practical experience in electrical maintenance, workshops, industrial installations or technical engineering activities is an advantage.
• Internal candidates with relevant engineering qualifications and previous PED workshop experience are encouraged.

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