Vacancy for a project design/ senior electrical engineer
Our client is into Energy and power generation.
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos State.
Main Purpose of the Position (including reporting structure):
· Reporting to Technical Manager, CESN – Technical Support Group
· Provide technical support to the sales and projects teams for the evaluation and design of distributed power generation and co-generation systems in the range 2-20 MW at voltages up to 33kV
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide technical support for evaluation and design on the electrical aspects of heat recovery and distributed generation systems that meet customer requirements.
· Optimise overall electrical systems designs for power generation and co-generation schemes to create best value, fit-for-purpose solutions that meet customer requirements
· Prepare competitive proposals and deliver systems that meet specifications and schedule.
· Designs, develops and contributes to the following design responsibilities:
Ø Control topologies
Ø Functional design specifications
Ø Develops I/O schedules
Ø Contributes to the development and review of system P&IDs
Ø Single line electrical system diagrams
Ø Protection / load flow / grading studies.
Ø Written design specifications for all electrical equipment Balance of Plant
Ø Production and review of system / equipment Data Sheets
Ø Review suppliers drawings / schematics
Ø Produce project cable design documents
Ø Produce installation technical specifications
Ø Statements of Requirements
Ø 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:
Ø Support of the BDM’s in meetings with their customers
Ø Participation in project review meetings
Ø Inspection & testing of key deliverables from equipment and service providers, as required prior to release of equipment
Ø Interact with suppliers to identify and meet customer requirements
Ø 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.
Experience Required:
· A thorough knowledge of power generation systems, especially reciprocating engine mechanical, electrical, acoustical and installation disciplines, for based and small gas turbine power plants, used for base load, peaking and co-generation applications.
· Broad application knowledge is required across the range of generator set applications, in
both diesel and gas powered equipment.
· Demonstrated competency with load profiling & power analysis
· Demonstrated competency in distributed generation electrical power systems
· Demonstrated capability in power distribution system equipment selection
· Demonstrated competency in cable scheduling
· Demonstrated competency in generator and distribution systems protection
· Knowledge of parallel operation of electrical systems, generator to generator and generator to utility
· Knowledge of transformers, lv & mv switchgear, neutral earthing equipment and their application in power generation / distribution systems
· Knowledge of electrical control systems of mechanical Balance of Plant items
· Knowledge of the application of PLCs in control systems
· Technical and business skills to evaluate alternative technologies and designs
· Excellent communication skills to share experience provide advice and encourage creativity in cross-functional teams
Education/Qualifications Required:
· 7-10 years’ experience in design and / or operations in power generation industry
· BS Electrical Engineering or relevant experience
Salary & Application:
Proposed salary is between N 300, 000 – N 400, 000/ M (This depends on qualification, job knowledge & experience).
Qualified candidates should please forward CVs to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘DESIGN /ELECTRICAL’ as the title of your application. Incorrect titled applications will not be opened. Submission closes 27th May, 2015. Only experienced candidates will be invited for interviews.
