Project Electrical Engineer

SPIE Oil & Gas Services (part of the SPIE Group) provides a complete range of services to some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies through its network of offices in 25 countries across Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

Our turnover has more than doubled in the last few years thanks to the dedication of our 4,000 employees to whom we give training, recognition, and genuine opportunities for career development. In order to support this growth, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is always seeking talented individuals to join its teams.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Electrical Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job description

• We are currently looking for Project Electrical Engineer to join its work force in Nigeria. Responsibilities are as follows:

Service Purpose

• services, from initial design concept through to construction supervision, quality assurance, and as-built documentation.
• 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
• This is a technically demanding, multi-site role requiring a seasoned professional who can independently manage co

Electrical Design & Documentation:

• Maintain and update all electrical working documents to reflect evolving site conditions and approved variations.
• Articulate, initiate and develop original conceptual Electrical designs in response to project briefs and Company requirements.
• 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.
• Produce detailed electrical drawings, including plans, and specifications, across all project stages from concept to
  construction.

Construction Supervision & Quality Control:

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

Project Management Support:

• 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.
• Serve as the Company's resident site electrical engineer for both Special Projects and Facilities Management works.
• Ensure that all as-built drawings for Company facilities are accurately completed, filed, and maintained.
• Provide technical guidance on construction methods, sequencing, and best-practice execution approaches.

Standards, Compliance & Documentation:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of electrical standards and procedures within the Facilities Management
• Maintain a comprehensive and current record of all electrical drawings, specifications, and technical references for Company facilities.
• Ensure all electrical project deliverables conform to COMPANY internal specifications and applicable industry best practices.

Profile

• Proven ability to supervise construction works and manage contractor relationships on-site.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Prior experience working within an oil and gas, energy, or large corporate multi-site environment is highly desirable.
• Registration with the Council for Regulation of Engineering Council is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full electrical deliverables lifecycle of major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 10 years' post-qualification work experience in an engineering consultancy or a comparable corporate environment.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) or an equivalent professional body is an advantage.

Technical Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of building codes, construction standards, and quality control procedures applicable in Nigeria and relevant
  international frameworks.
• Strong understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical design interfaces and their integration with architectural works.
• Competence in the preparation and review of technical specifications, bills of quantities, and contract drawings.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of additional design and BIM software platforms is an advantage.