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Principal Engineer, MEP Automation
About this role
The role is for a senior technical leader responsible for the design, integration and performance of utility systems such as power, compressed air and water across industrial and logistics facilities. It combines automation, mechatronics and infrastructure engineering to drive operational excellence and scalability. The position involves directing multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the design, construction and commissioning of utility systems, across multiple sites. The employer provides human capital solutions and recruits professionals to fit business needs in Lagos and beyond.
What you would do
- Define and lead the engineering strategy for utility systems and automation across industrial sites
- Develop a 5-year utility infrastructure roadmap aligned with expansion plans
- Drive innovation in automation, energy efficiency and technology adoption
- Present capital investment proposals and ROI analyses to executive leadership
- Conduct feasibility studies for new facilities including site evaluation and capital requirements
- Design electrical distribution systems including MV/LV switchgear and backup power
- Engineer compressed air systems and water systems with appropriate standards
- Integrate mechatronic systems with PLC/SCADA platforms and energy management
- Approve technical specifications, drawings and vendor solutions
- Manage utility infrastructure projects from design through commissioning and coordinate with project teams and stakeholders
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or related field
- Professional certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM) is an advantage
- 10+ years in industrial utility systems engineering
- 5+ years leading engineering teams and major capital projects
- Knowledge of power systems, process utilities, mechatronics and related tools
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical/Plant 3D, ETAP/SKM PowerTools, Primavera P6/MS Project
- Proven track record commissioning utility systems and implementing PLC/SCADA systems
- Experience managing multi-site projects and coordinating with vendors and operations
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
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