Engineering Manager Job in an Electrical Engineering and Home Automation company

Owens & Xley Consults – Our client, an Electrical Engineering and Home Automation company, is looking to fill the position of:


Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Lagos

Function of the Role 

• The Engineering Manager will be responsible for coordinating and leading the activities of the engineering department.
• You will direct the conceptualization, design and delivery of innovative technical solutions for the company’s clients.
• You will liaise with the state and local government regulatory agencies when required.
• The Engineering Manager will also manage engineers and all other technical staff.

Requirements
Educational Qualification: 

• HND or BSC in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Electronics, Computer Engineering

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 Years experience + COREN Certification

Skills and Abilities: 

• Able to read analyze and interpret engineering drawings
• Proficient in power distribution, Lighting design, fire alarms, security systems and audio-visual communication systems.
• Exposure to home automation systems is a definite advantage
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD etc
• Experience with electrical calculation software such as eTAP
• Knowledge of electrical codes and engineering standards
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
• Time/stress management skills

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage the engineering team
• Responsible for the design, development and specification of components for electrical power distribution systems and utilization systems using relay or Programmable Logic Control (PLC) equipment
• Works with business development team to develop proposals and bid documents
• Project scheduling through use of project management software (Microsoft Project or other)
• Delivers status updates and reports to customers, partners and management
• Conducts quality management reviews
• Prioritizes and balances competing project demands and conflicting project requirements
• Travels (if required) to sites to observe before, during, and after construction
• Understands, implements, and enforces company and client standards on projects
• Delegating work, training and supervising on less experienced engineers
• Coaching and mentoring other staff
• Trouble shooting, equipment inspection and resolving work problems
• Supporting all engineering teams
• Develop scope of work for Automation system, networks and projects
• Responsible for cost and risk assessment during project bid and risk mitigation during project execution
• Identifies end user training needs for technologies and products delivered
• Manages automation projects, monitors scope, schedule, and budget based on the project plan

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV’s to: recruitment@owensxley.com 


Deadline: 17th February, 2017.