Senior Electrical Engineer at Future Concerns Nigeria Limited

Role Description

• This is an on-site contract role for a Senior Electrical Engineer. The position is based in Port Harcourt, where the Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading electrical design, engineering, and technical execution on projects. Provides oversight on installations, ensures compliance with codes/standards, and supports project delivery from concept through, FEED, DED and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Senior electrical system design including, power distribution, lighting, arthing/grounding, lightning protection, and control systems.
• Prepare SLDs, schematics, layouts, cable sizing, and load lists.
• Calculations & Studies: Perform and review electrical calculations - load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, lighting, cable sizing, protection coordination, arc flash studies using ETAP/SKM.
• Technical Documentation: Develop/review specifications, datasheets, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor document review for electrical equipment.
• Project Support: Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and vendors.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Provide technical solutions during installation and startup.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and client standards.
• Conduct design reviews and HAZOP/HAZID participation.
• Site Activities: Support FAT/SAT, troubleshoot field issues, review red-line drawings, and approve as-built documentation.
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers, check deliverables, and ensure quality/consistency of engineering output.
• Project Controls: Assist with MTOs, BOQs, man-hour estimates, and schedule inputs for electrical scope.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Eng/B.Sc in Electrical Engineering. M.Eng/M.Sc is an advantage.
• Experience: 8-12+ years in electrical engineering, preferably in Oil & Gas, Power, or EPC projects.
• Certifications: COREN, NSE, MNSE. Professional registration required. PMP is a plus.
• Software: Proficient in ETAP, AutoCAD, Dialux, MS Office. PDMS knowledge is an advantage.
• Knowledge: Strong grasp of HT/LT systems, transformers, switchgear, MCC, VFDs, UPS, generators, hazardous area classification

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication.
• Leadership and team coordination
• Knowledge of project lifecycle in EPC/EPCM environment.
• Site and vendor interface management
• Reports to: Lead Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager / Project Manager