Transmission Engineer - High-Voltage Lines

About the role

CMEC Nigeria Development Limited is hiring a Transmission Engineer in Lagos (Marina) for high-voltage transmission line projects. The engineer supervises construction, reviews designs and supports the project team through erection, commissioning and testing. The role requires working at project sites across Nigeria and being available for overtime.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor high-voltage transmission line construction, including tower foundations, erection, conductor and OPGW stringing, insulators, fittings and earthing.
• Perform electrical, mechanical and structural design calculations; develop route alignments, profiles and tower spotting plans.
• Select conductors, insulators, fittings, towers, poles and grounding systems, and carry out sag and tension calculations.
• Review tower designs, foundation designs, conductor arrangements and structural calculations; carry out or review electrical studies such as load flow, short-circuit, insulation coordination and line performance studies.
• Conduct or support surveys, route assessments, tower, conductor, insulator, earthing and right-of-way inspections, and investigate defects and failures.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and engineering reports, and review contractor submissions, method statements and as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, structural, environmental and HSE standards, and coordinate with contractors, consultants, surveyors, utility companies and regulators.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in transmission line engineering or construction; proven experience in high-voltage overhead transmission projects is mandatory.
• Experience with 132kV, 330kV or higher-voltage projects is an advantage; experience with international or Chinese EPC companies is also an advantage.
• Good communication and reporting skills, willingness to travel and work at project sites, and ability to work overtime.
• COREN registration is an advantage and may be required depending on the position level and project requirements.

Required skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, profiles, tower schedules and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and general engineering documentation tools.
• Good understanding of construction quality and HSE requirements.

What we offer

• Shared accommodation (2-3 people per room).
• Daily transportation between accommodation and the workplace.
• A shared kitchen for preparing your own meals; meals are not provided.
• Overtime paid in accordance with company policy.