Electrical Engineer

Groupe Aldelia Limited (Aldelia Nigeria)—a global human resources and recruitment consultancy—is recruiting an Electrical Engineer (Oil and Gas) on behalf of a major client in Lagos State. This senior engineering role requires at least 12 years of experience in designing, verifying, and commissioning electrical systems for both offshore and onshore oil & gas facilities. Responsibilities include electrical tie-ins, cable sizing, SAFOP safety studies, hazardous area compliance, and technical review of FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables.

• Electrical Engineering & Design: Review single-line diagrams (SLDs), verify load lists, perform cable sizing calculations, and oversee electrical tie-ins across Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Detailed Engineering, construction, and commissioning.

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Lead and participate in SAFOP (Electrical Safety Operational Analysis) studies; enforce Hazardous Area Classification requirements (IEC/IEEE) and select appropriate equipment for hazardous zones.

• Project & Contractor Management: Review vendor documentation, manage contractor deliverables, coordinate with piping/process/instrumentation engineering teams, and assist with site-level troubleshooting and facility modifications.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. / B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience specifically within the Oil & Gas industry (both offshore and onshore facility projects required).

• Technical Proficiencies: Single Line Diagrams, Cable Sizing, Load Lists, SAFOP Studies, Hazardous Area Classification, Commissioning/Start-up, and IEC/IEEE standards.

• Professional Certifications: COREN registration (or foreign equivalent), CompEx / Hazardous Area certification, and HSE certifications are strongly preferred.