Senior Electrical Engineer

Bradfield consulting is a professional service firm created to provide human resource solutions for organizations of any size. Our goal is to help our esteemed clients eliminate issues bordering on having incompatible or inexperienced employees. Our partnership begins from attracting the right employees, settling them well at work and ensuring that they are equipped to deliver on your goals. Our culture of seamless collaboration enables us to go well beyond recruitment; we meet with every client, seeking to understand their needs and culture in a bid to engage the perfect candidate fit for them. This collaborative culture of problem-solving enables us to add great value to our clients businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Renewable Energy and Infrastructure

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Lekki, Lagos. The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems for renewable energy projects (including solar, hybrid, and embedded generation), power distribution networks, and related infrastructure.
• This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and team mentoring in a fast-growing sustainability-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification, and engineering of electrical systems for renewable energy plants, mini-grids, distribution networks, and associated infrastructure.
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, load calculations, protection schemes, and technical specifications in accordance with Nigerian and international standards (IEC, IEEE, NESREA, NERC, etc.).
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical works, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluations of equipment (transformers, switchgear, inverters, generators, protection relays, cabling, etc.) and support procurement processes.
• Perform system studies including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and reliability analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical faults; develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians; review their designs and work outputs.
• Collaborate with project managers, civil/structural teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards on all sites.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in renewable energy, smart grids, energy storage, and power systems.
• Site visits and project travel within Lagos and across Nigeria as required.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• B. Eng./HND in Electrical Engineering (Master’s Degree is an advantage).
• Education & Professional Qualifications.
• COREN registration is required; membership of NSE or equivalent professional body preferred.

Experience:

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with at least 4–5 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proven experience in power systems, renewable energy (solar PV, hybrid systems), distribution networks, or utility-scale projects.
• Hands-on experience with design software (AutoCAD, ETAP, DigSILENT, PVSyst, or equivalent) and protection/relay systems.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) regulations, grid codes, and relevant standards.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Must understand the commerce/economics of the business environment
• Passionate and self-driven about the business.
• Strong project management, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment and deliver under pressure.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to Nigeria’s energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development.
• Professional growth in a forward-thinking renewable energy company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment based in Lekki, Lagos.