Network Planning & Design Officer at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Job Description

• This job holder plans and designs IBEDC distribution network in the business hub to ensure system reliability, technical loss reduction, safety, regulatory compliance and economic sustainability.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Possession of certifications in Engineering is an added advantage; Membership of a professional body is required e.g., NSE, COREN.
• One to Two years’ experience in relevant engineering field.   
   

Job Responsibility

• Distribution capacity management and optimization of network equipment.
• Carry out distribution network analysis using power system modelling tools/software, to improve the distribution network reliability.  
• Plans standard distribution network suitable for new and existing network optimization projects.  
• Prepares Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) and cost benefit analysis for technical projects.  
• Initiates, schedule, monitor, control and commissioning of technical projects to ensure compliance with planned and relevant regulatory standards.  
• Construction of relief substation and associated lines accessories.  
• Prepares technical reports.  
• Initiates and drives approval processes for new connection application.  
• Update of IBEDC network database/diagram to ensure it reflects status of the network using AutoCAD/GIS platform.  
• Prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports to relevant stakeholders.  
• Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Lead, Network Planning and Technical Engineer.