Manager – Electrical Network & GIS

About this role

Beacon Power Services in Lagos is seeking a Manager for Electrical Network & GIS. The role focuses on GIS-based management of electricity distribution assets and translating technical data into business insights for utility clients. You will bridge utility clients and the technology team, oversee network mapping, asset data quality, and performance analysis, and present findings to executives. The position covers network visibility, asset management, and improving efficiency and reducing losses across substations, feeders, transformers, poles, and meters. A strong blend of electrical engineering knowledge, GIS expertise, and client-facing communication is required.

What you would do

• Digitise and maintain GIS data for electricity distribution assets (HT/LT lines, DTs, ISS).
• Set and enforce data quality standards for asset information across field and GIS platforms.
• Perform spatial analyses to assess feeder performance, losses, and network efficiency.
• Develop dashboards and analyses to identify high-loss areas and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with planning and operations to evaluate feeder loading and network expansion opportunities using GIS tools.
• Support network optimisation initiatives including line routing, transformer placement, and load balancing.
• Lead executive-level presentations to clients on network performance and asset management insights.
• Act as the liaison between utility clients, technology teams, field operations and commercial stakeholders.
• Coordinate data collection, validation, and integration across field teams and GIS systems.
• Maintain documentation of network architecture, asset inventories, and data updates; prepare performance reports.

What they are asking for

• Degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in electricity generation and distribution.
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, QGIS, ArcGIS Utility Network).
• Understanding of distribution principles, network topologies and equipment ratings.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS data collection tools and mobile GIS apps (e.g., CAIMS, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123).
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

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