Project Electrical Engineer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

The Project Electrical Engineer serves as the Company's resident in-house Electrical authority across all COMPANY facilities in Nigeria. The role holder is responsible for the full Electrical lifecycle of capital projects and facilities management services, from initial design concept through to construction supervision, quality assurance, and as-built documentation.
This is a technically demanding, multi-site role requiring a seasoned professional who can independently manage complex briefs, engage with contractors and consultants to enforce design standards, and ensure that all built environments meet the Company's specifications, regulatory requirements, and international best practices in construction and infrastructure.

Electrical Design & Documentation

• Articulate, initiate and develop original conceptual Electrical designs in response to project briefs and Company requirements.
• Produce detailed electrical drawings, including plans, and specifications, across all project stages from concept to construction.
• Prepare shop drawings and change-control drawings during construction phases, ensuring alignment with approved designs.
• Review and validate electrical designs submitted by external consultants, verifying compliance with scope, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Maintain and update all electrical working documents to reflect evolving site conditions and approved variations.

Construction Supervision & Quality Control

• Provide day-to-day on-site supervision of all electrical aspects of construction work across Company locations.
• Ensure strict adherence by contractors to approved construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control inspections on all electrical elements, identifying defects and non-conformances.
• Supervise the testing and approval of building materials and components to confirm compliance with specified standards.
• Prepare detailed site inspection reports, punch lists, and progress updates for Management review.

Project Management Support

• Serve as the Company's resident site electrical engineer for both Special Projects and Facilities Management works.
• Provide technical guidance on construction methods, sequencing, and best-practice execution approaches.
• Verify that completed works conform strictly to approved-for-construction drawings prior to signing off.
• Carry out periodic reviews of electrical drawings and ensure timely updates as required throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that all as-built drawings for Company facilities are accurately completed, filed, and maintained.

Standards, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all electrical project deliverables conform to COMPANY internal specifications and applicable industry best practices.
• Maintain a comprehensive and current record of all electrical drawings, specifications, and technical references for
• Company facilities.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of electrical standards and procedures within the Facilities
• Management function.
• Liaise with Architectural, structural, mechanical teams to ensure coordinated, integrated design outputs.

Job Requirement

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Council for Regulation of Engineering Council is mandatory.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) or an equivalent professional body is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years' post-qualification work experience in an engineering consultancy or a comparable corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full electrical deliverables lifecycle of major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience working within an oil and gas, energy, or large corporate multi-site environment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to supervise construction works and manage contractor relationships on-site.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of additional design and BIM software platforms is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical design interfaces and their integration with architectural works.
• Thorough knowledge of building codes, construction standards, and quality control procedures applicable in Nigeria and relevant
• international frameworks.
• Competence in the preparation and review of technical specifications, bills of quantities, and contract drawings.