Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and review electrical designs for mass housing estates and high-end residential buildings, including power distribution, lighting systems, earthing and lightning protection, ELV systems, and standby power solutions.
• Supervise on-site electrical installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project standards.
• Ensure electrical systems are optimized for safety, energy efficiency, durability, and ease of maintenance, particularly for large-scale housing developments.
• Liaise with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers, and project managers to ensure proper integration of electrical services with other building systems.
• Prepare electrical work schedules, material take-offs, and cost estimates to support budgeting and procurement activities.
• Monitor electrical contractors and subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship, adherence to timelines, and compliance with HSE requirements.
  
• Conduct routine site inspections, identify defects or non-conformities, and ensure prompt corrective actions.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical installations, including load tests and functional checks.
• Support value engineering initiatives, especially on mass housing projects, without compromising safety or statutory compliance.
• Prepare progress reports, site instructions, as-built drawings, and technical documentation for completed projects.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng. or B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ post-graduation experience in residential real estate development or building construction.
• COREN registration is mandatory; NSE membership is an added advantage.
• Proven experience with mass housing estates and/or high-end residential developments.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical building services, including low-voltage systems, lighting, power distribution, earthing, lightning protection, and ELV systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Good understanding of Nigerian building codes, utility regulations, and relevant international standards.
  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, MS Project, and Microsoft Office tools.

Core Competencies:

• Residential electrical services coordination
• Site supervision and quality assurance
• Cost control and value engineering
• Contractor management and coordination
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions:

• Predominantly site-based across Casalavoro project locations within Abuja.
• May require movement between multiple project sites.