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Senior Electrical Engineer (Lagos)
About this role
A Senior Electrical Engineer is sought for a Lagos-based role focusing on power generation and energy infrastructure projects. The position covers the full project lifecycle from design and procurement to construction, testing and commissioning, and involves regulatory interactions with power-sector bodies. The role requires managing electrical engineering work, using design tools, and preparing power system designs with emphasis on safety, protection and reliability. The employer, WTS Energy, provides recruitment and manpower services to the global oil, gas and energy sectors and operates offices in multiple countries. The role is suitable for engineers with substantial experience in power projects, utilities or renewable energy in Nigeria.
What you would do
- Lead electrical engineering work across power generation and energy infrastructure projects from design to commissioning.
- Utilise engineering tools such as ETAP, AutoCAD, Revit, PVsyst or equivalent and apply project and contractor management skills.
- Prepare and review electrical power system designs covering generation, distribution, protection, switchgear, transformers, metering, synchronization and power-quality systems.
- Ensure electrical safety, earthing, protection coordination and system reliability.
- Support or lead regulatory engagements with regulators, utilities and statutory authorities for permits and approvals.
- Coordinate with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
What they are asking for
- Experience working with power-sector regulators, utilities and statutory authorities on permits, licences and regulatory submissions.
- Experience in power generation projects, including gas-to-power, embedded generation or distributed power, with design through commissioning.
- Proven familiarity with solar PV, BESS or hybrid renewable energy projects is advantageous.
- Based in Nigeria with knowledge of electrical power systems, including generation, distribution and protection.
- Proficiency in ETAP, AutoCAD, Revit, PVsyst or equivalent tools and strong project/contractor management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with 8-10 years of relevant experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, utilities, EPC or renewables.
- Preferred: COREN registration and NSE or equivalent professional accreditation.
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