Design/Quotation Engineer at Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited

Reports to: Engineering & Estimation Lead
Grade: Assist Officer II, I & Officer II

Job Objective

• The Job holder will be responsible for drawing up full technical quotations, from design to final cost, based on the customer’s specifications.
• Quotation requests are made for the most fascinating and wide-ranging projects. The role will require you to visit project sites, clients’ offices and other relevant locations.
• Conduct research to solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency. Mentor other Design Engineers and assist project management when essential.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead projects with design and engineering support.
• Thoroughly analysing clients’ specifications and highlighting the main points. If necessary, you can request additional clarification or information from the Technical Sales department.
• Converting the specifications to our standard datasheet, making it user-friendly for our design department.
• Working out the quotation by producing an initial design (both electrical and mechanical). In addition, you will be required to compile a summary of all the technical parameters for the client.
• Acting as a point of contact for the Technical Sales team and our clients in order to support them with technical information.
• Supporting the design department when your quotation is accepted and is followed up with an order.
• Monitor and train junior engineers on projects, software, and SCSP processes.
• Oversee testing and design of assigned project and product line.
• Design systems taking into account cost, availability of materials, strength and maintenance requirements, appearance and impact on the user and on the environment.
• Use computer-aided (CAD) to assist in design and drawing.
• Analyze project or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range product engineering planning.
• Confer with personnel and customers to clarify or resolve problems, and develops design.
• Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if test design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Confer with other engineering personnel and prepare design modifications as required.
• Any other assigned roles by the Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a relevant and equivalent engineering discipline.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• Apply SCSP, and where appropriate Client’s, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded.
• Ability to present in front of clients and senior leadership as necessary.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with NFPA standards.
• 3D design software experience required.
• Location: Any location within and outside Nigeria where SCSP has Project sites.

Minimum Experience:

• Five plus years’ experience designing fire safety engineering equipment.

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
• Ability to interface with professionals of all levels and possession of leadership skills.
• Intermediate problem solving and project management skills.
• Leads, coordinates, negotiates and knows how to take decisions when necessary
• Has technical knowledge and is profit minded.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication & reporting skills- written and oral.

Key Interfaces:

• Main Contractors
• Sub-contractors
• Clients’ representatives
• Operations Team
• Technical Sales Team
• Travel Time
• The job requires 75% travel time from the job holder.

Language:

• Proficiency in English Language (Written & Spoken) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more international language is added advantage.
• Ability to speak other local Nigerian languages is a plus.