Job at Spencer Ogden

Project Design/Application Engineer- Electrical- Nigeria

Spencer Ogden are working exclusively with a leading supplier of Power Generation Solutions in Nigeria to assist them in hiring a new Project Design/Applications Engineer to joint their well-established team.

The role is with a leading, multinational company and will be a replacement for the current engineer who has taken a transfer to another global location.

The successful candidate will provide technical support to sales/project teams for evaluation and design of distributed power generation and co-generation systems (2-20 MW at voltages up to 33kv) 

You will be responsible for the optimisation of over all electrical systems designs and for creating best value, fit-for-purpose solutions.

You will be required to prepare competitive proposals that meet the specifications and schedule.

Responsibilities will include:

• Designs, develops and contributes to the following design responsibilities:
  • Control topologies
  • Functional design specifications
  • Develops I/O schedules
  • Contributes to the development and review of system P&IDs
  • Single line electrical system diagrams
  • Protection / load flow / grading studies.
  • Written design specifications for all electrical equipment Balance of Plant
  • Production and review of system / equipment Data Sheets
  • Review suppliers drawings / schematics
  • Produce project cable design documents
  • Produce installation technical specifications
  • Statements of Requirements
  • Technical Risk Assessments – ATEX/HAZOP/SAP etc.
• Prepare electrical systems designs for the CAD draughtsman
• Provide technical support and advice to the sales and projects teams.
• Attending customer / client / supplier meetings as required, including:
  • Support of the BDM’s in meetings with their customers
  • Participation in project review meetings
  • Inspection & testing of key deliverables from equipment and service providers, as required prior to release of equipment
  • Interact with suppliers to identify and meet customer requirements
  • Interact with suppliers to identify and meet best available technology
• Recommendations of suppliers / equipment to Projects and Procurement.
• System problem identification and resolution, should problems occur during execution of projects.
• Keeps up to date with the latest relevant engineering standards and recommendations, to ensure client solutions designs are fit for purpose.

Some on-site time reviewing installation against design intent, during installation phase will be required

The successful candidate will be degree qualified in a relevant electrical engineering discipline.

If you feel you have the experience to meet the above requirements, do not hesitate in applying as start dates within May/June are available and interviews to be held immediately.