Spencer-Ogden Vacancy in Lagos for Project Design/Applications Engineer

Leading Multinational Energy Supply Company

Job Title: Project Design/Applications Engineer- Electrical, Lagos Nigeria
Spencer-Ogden – Lagos

Job description

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.
Desired Skills and Experience