Electrical Engineer

Adkan Service Nigeria Limited is a wholly indigenous construction company with a bias of undertaking construction projects essentially within the country. The reason for this nationalistic and patriotic bent is to join hands with others of like minds in other specialised fields in making Nigeria not only the pride of other nations but a reference point in Architectural designs and brilliantly executed construction projects. In furtherance of this mission statement, it is worth stating that all our completed projects can stand the test of time and can also compete favourably with similar projects elsewhere in the world. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Adkan Group is seeking a highly competent, experienced, and results-driven Electrical Engineer with expertise in building services, electrical installations, and estate infrastructure development to join our project development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design review, planning, supervision, installation, testing, commissioning, and coordination of electrical systems across residential estates, high-rise buildings, terraces, duplexes, commercial properties, and large-scale real estate developments. The ideal candidate must have strong practical experience in building electrical services, power distribution, lighting systems, backup power solutions, and estate-wide electrical infrastructure. The candidate must also be capable of coordinating effectively with structural and civil engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, and project managers to ensure safe, reliable, energy-efficient, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design and Building Services: Prepare, review, and coordinate electrical designs, layouts, drawings, technical specifications, and equipment schedules for residential and commercial building projects. Supervise electrical installations in high-rise buildings, duplexes, terraces, apartments, and other property developments. Oversee the installation of power distribution systems, lighting, socket outlets, earthing, bonding, and lightning protection systems. Review electrical load calculations, cable sizing, circuit protection, distribution boards, and other electrical design requirements. Ensure that electrical designs and installations comply with approved drawings, applicable standards, and project specifications. Identify and resolve electrical design issues, installation conflicts, and technical challenges during construction. Estate Electrical Infrastructure and Power Distribution: Coordinate electrical infrastructure works for residential estates and multi-building developments. Supervise the installation of estate-wide power distribution networks, transformers, substations, switchgear, distribution panels, and associated equipment where applicable. Coordinate the provision of electrical infrastructure for roads, street lighting, security installations, common areas, and estate facilities. Liaise with relevant electricity distribution companies, utility providers, consultants, and other stakeholders on power supply requirements and connections. Review electrical infrastructure layouts and coordinate cable routes, equipment locations, access requirements, and utility interfaces. Support the planning and implementation of reliable power distribution solutions for residential estates. Monitor installation quality and ensure that electrical infrastructure meets approved technical requirements and project standards. Backup Power and Energy Systems: Supervise the installation and integration of generators, automatic transfer switches, inverters, battery storage systems, and other backup power solutions. Coordinate solar photovoltaic installations and related electrical systems where required. Review equipment capacities, electrical loads, changeover arrangements, and system integration requirements. Ensure that backup power systems are properly installed, tested, commissioned, and documented. Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, system reliability, and operating cost-effectiveness. Site Supervision and Construction Coordination: Conduct regular site inspections to monitor the quality and progress of electrical works. Supervise electrical contractors, subcontractors, technicians, and installation teams. Ensure that installations follow approved drawings, technical specifications, installation procedures, and safety requirements. Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and architectural activities. Identify clashes between electrical installations and other building services and recommend practical solutions. Monitor the installation of conduits, cable trays, trunking, cables, panels, electrical fittings, and related equipment. Review materials and equipment submitted for approval to ensure compliance with project requirements. Monitor work schedules, material requirements, workmanship, and project milestones. Testing, Commissioning, and Quality Assurance: Plan and supervise electrical testing and commissioning before system handover. Ensure appropriate insulation resistance, continuity, earthing, polarity, protection, and functional tests are conducted. Verify the operation of distribution boards, protective devices, generators, transfer switches, lighting systems, and other installed equipment. Identify electrical defects, installation failures, and non-compliance issues and ensure corrective actions are completed. Maintain inspection records, test results, commissioning reports, as-built drawings, and handover documentation. Support the preparation of operation and maintenance manu