Senior Electrical Design Engineer

About this role

A full-time Senior Electrical Design Engineer role based in Lagos, Nigeria. The position is with Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), a growing oil exploration and production firm established in 2003. The job focuses on designing and sizing electrical systems for power plants, including GTG, STG, GCB, MV/LV switchgear, HRSG, motors, transformers, and related components, as well as preparing load lists, BOQs, diagrams, and protection schemes. It requires extensive experience in power plant, oil and gas, or EPC environments, and proficiency with ETAP, DIALux, AutoCAD, and SCADA, along with strong communication and coordination skills. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

What you would do

• Design and size electrical systems for various plant equipment and skids (GTG, STG, HRSG, motors, transformers, switchgear, etc.).
• Prepare electrical load lists, equipment sizing calculations, cable sizing, and DC/UPS sizing.
• Create and review BOQs/BOMs for electrical equipment, cabling, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Develop and review SLDs, three-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment layouts, control diagrams, and protection/interlocking schemes.
• Perform short-circuit studies, relay coordination, and protection settings for plant electrical systems.
• Prepare technical specifications, purchase requisitions, and technical evaluations for combined-cycle power plant electrical needs.
• Utilise ETAP, DIALux, AutoCAD and SCADA in design work and ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards.
• Collaborate with discipline leads and engineers to ensure project progress and deadlines.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly through written and verbal channels.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of technical documents for the project lifecycle.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Over 10 years of experience in Power Plant, Oil and Gas, or EPC environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards and installation practices.
• Proficiency in ETAP, DIALux, AutoCAD and SCADA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.

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