Lead Electrical & Grid Engineer

About this role

A Lead Electrical & Grid Engineer is sought to act as the technical authority for Ramos Electric Power Limited's planned 600 MW lignite-fired power plant in Delta, handling the electrical design, grid connection, and private SEZ network. The role targets experienced power generation or transmission engineers with strong knowledge of grid codes, protection, metering, and project coordination through FEED and EPC phases.

What you would do

• Develop electrical design basis, single-line diagrams and load lists.
• Specify generators, transformers, switchgear, DC/UPS and emergency supplies.
• Lead the grid-connection work with TCN, including studies and 330 kV/132 kV requirements.
• Design the private 132 kV SEZ network and 33 kV mine supply.
• Plan plant and SEZ operation together, including frequency/voltage control and island operation.
• Define protection, metering, SCADA and telecoms to IEC standards and Nigerian Grid Code.

What they are asking for

• BEng or BSc in Electrical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• At least 12 years in power generation or transmission, with 5+ years in electrical design or grid connection on projects of 100 MW or larger.
• Hands-on experience with 330 kV or 132 kV substations and equipment specification.
• Working knowledge of ETAP, PSS/E or DIgSILENT PowerFactory and IEC standards.
• Understanding of power-system protection, metering and grid-code compliance.
• COREN registration or eligibility to register within three months of starting.

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