Principal Engineer

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a group of companies due to expansion they are in need of a PRINCIPAL ENGINEER.

LOCATION: Lagos

Job Summary: A senior technical leader responsible for the strategic design integration and performance of utility systems (power compressed air water) across industrial logistics and agro-processing parks. This role bridges automation mechatronics and infrastructure engineering to ensure operational excellence and scalability. Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams through design construction and commissioning of utility systems supporting industrial operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Define and lead engineering strategy for utility systems and automation across all industrial parks
Develop 5-year utility infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business expansion plans
Drive innovation in automation energy efficiency and technology adoption across utility systems
Present capital investment proposals and ROI analyses to executive leadership
Conduct feasibility studies for new facilities: site evaluation utility availability capital requirements
Design electrical distribution systems: MV/LV switchgear transformers motor control centers backup power arc flash studies
Engineer compressed air systems: compressor sizing distribution networks quality standards (ISO 8573) leak detection
Develop industrial water systems: process water cooling towers steam
generation/distribution condensate recovery wastewater pre-treatment
Integrate mechatronic systems: PLC/SCADA platforms automated controls energy management systems
Approve technical specifications drawings and vendor solutions for utility infrastructure
Manage utility infrastructure projects >$2M through design procurement construction and commissioning
Lead multi-disciplinary teams (10-25 engineers/technicians) across mechanical electrical and automation disciplines
Collaborate with PMs to align utility engineering with project timelines and budgets
Review and approve engineering deliverables for EPC contracts
Manage risk compliance and performance metrics across utility systems
Interface with OEMs contractors and internal teams to ensure alignment and quality
Negotiate utility service agreements and manage vendor relationships
Coordinate with operations maintenance and production teams for system optimization
Provide executive-level reporting on utility system performance and strategic initiatives
Establish engineering standards and design guidelines for consistent multi-site implementation

JOB REQUIREMENT:

10 years industrial utility systems engineering and 5 years leading engineering teams and major capital projects
Proven track record commissioning utility systems for facilities
Direct experience with PLC/SCADA implementation and mechatronic system integration
Multi-site project management experience
International projects in emerging markets
Power Systems: Load flow analysis arc flash studies protective coordination power quality generator sizing emergency power systems
Process Utilities: Compressed air quality and efficiency steam system design and optimization industrial water treatment cooling tower design
Mechatronics: PLC programming and system architecture HMI/SCADA development VFD applications sensor integration predictive maintenance systems
Engineering Tools: AutoCAD Electrical/Plant 3D ETAP/SKM PowerTools Primavera P6/MS Project

Our client is a group of companies due to expansion they are in need of a PRINCIPAL ENGINEER.LOCATION: LagosJob Summary: A senior technical leader responsible for the strategic design integration and performance of utility systems (power compressed air water) across industrial logistics and agro-pro...

Our client is a group of companies due to expansion they are in need of a PRINCIPAL ENGINEER.

LOCATION: Lagos

Define and lead engineering strategy for utility systems and automation across all industrial parks
Develop 5-year utility infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business expansion plans
Drive innovation in automation energy efficiency and technology adoption across utility systems
Present capital investment proposals and ROI analyses to executive leadership
Conduct feasibility studies for new facilities: site evaluation utility availability capital requirements
Design electrical distribution systems: MV/LV switchgear transformers motor control centers backup power arc flash studies
Engineer compressed air systems: compressor sizing distribution networks quality standards (ISO 8573) leak detection
Develop industrial water systems: process water cooling towers steam
generation/distribution condensate recovery wastewater pre-treatment
Integrate mechatronic systems: PLC/SCADA platforms automated controls energy management systems
Approve technical specifications drawings and vendor solutions for utility infrastructure
Manage utility infrastructure projects >$2M through design procurement construction and commissioning
Lead multi-disciplinary teams (10-25 engineers/technicians) across mechanical electrical and automation disciplines
Collaborate with PMs to align utility engineering with project timelines and budgets
Review and approve engineering deliverables for EPC contracts
Manage risk compliance and performance metrics across utility systems
Interface with OEMs contractors and internal teams to ensure alignment and quality
Negotiate utility service agreements and manage vendor relationships
Coordinate with operations maintenance and production teams for system optimization
Provide executive-level reporting on utility system performance and strategic initiatives
Establish engineering standards and design guidelines for consistent multi-site implementation

JOB REQUIREMENT:

10 years industrial utility systems engineering and 5 years leading engineering teams and major capital projects
Proven track record commissioning utility systems for facilities
Direct experience with PLC/SCADA implementation and mechatronic system integration
Multi-site project management experience
International projects in emerging markets
Power Systems: Load flow analysis arc flash studies protective coordination power quality generator sizing emergency power systems
Process Utilities: Compressed air quality and efficiency steam system design and optimization industrial water treatment cooling tower design
Mechatronics: PLC programming and system architecture HMI/SCADA development VFD applications sensor integration predictive maintenance systems
Engineering Tools: AutoCAD Electrical/Plant 3D ETAP/SKM PowerTools Primavera P6/MS Project