Senior Electrical Engineer – Bradfield Consulting Limited (Lekki, Lagos)
If you have spent years designing and commissioning electrical systems for power projects and now want to take lead responsibility on renewable energy plants, mini-grids and distribution networks, this role at Bradfield Consulting Limited is worth examining closely.
What the work actually looks like day to day
The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the full technical cycle for electrical systems on renewable energy plants, mini-grids, distribution networks and related infrastructure. You prepare detailed drawings, single-line diagrams, load calculations, protection schemes and technical specifications that meet Nigerian and international standards (IEC, IEEE, NESREA, NERC and others).
On site and in the office you oversee installation, testing, commissioning and handover. You evaluate equipment such as transformers, switchgear, inverters, generators, protection relays and cabling, and support procurement decisions. System studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, reliability) form a regular part of the technical work.
When faults appear you troubleshoot complex electrical problems and develop both preventive and corrective maintenance programmes. You review the designs and outputs of junior engineers and technicians, mentor them, and work daily with project managers, civil/structural teams, consultants, contractors and clients to keep projects on time and within cost. Site visits and travel within Lagos and across Nigeria are required. Strict adherence to HSE standards sits alongside every technical task, and you prepare technical reports and progress documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Who this role suits — and who may find it difficult
This position is built for an engineer who already carries 8–10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with at least 4–5 of those years in a senior or lead capacity. Proven work on power systems, renewable energy (solar PV or hybrid systems), distribution networks or utility-scale projects is expected. Hands-on familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, DigSILENT or PVSyst, plus protection and relay systems, is required. COREN registration is mandatory; NSE membership or equivalent is preferred. A B.Eng or HND in Electrical Engineering is the base qualification; a Master’s is listed as an advantage.
Strong knowledge of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry regulations, grid codes and relevant standards is needed. The role also calls for clear communication, project leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to deliver under pressure in a multi-disciplinary setting. An understanding of the commercial and economic side of projects is mentioned as important, along with personal integrity and attention to detail.
Candidates who have mainly stayed in junior design roles, have limited renewable or distribution experience, or prefer purely office-based work without site travel are likely to find the requirements and the travel demands a poor match.
What the company states it offers
Bradfield Consulting Limited describes itself as equipped to attract, improve and empower personnel so they deliver on clients’ strategic goals. The listing notes a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, the chance to contribute to Nigeria’s energy transition and sustainable infrastructure, professional growth inside a renewable-energy-focused environment, and a collaborative setting based in Lekki, Lagos.
Practical, role-specific preparation tips
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- On your CV, place the most relevant renewable, mini-grid or distribution projects near the top. For each, name the system size or voltage level, the software used (ETAP, DigSILENT, PVSyst, AutoCAD), and your exact lead responsibility — design, protection coordination, commissioning or handover.
- State your COREN registration number and any NSE membership clearly in the professional qualifications section. Recruiters for senior electrical roles in Nigeria usually check this first.
- Prepare one or two short examples of a complex fault you diagnosed and resolved, and one example of a system study (load flow or protection coordination) that changed a design decision. Numbers and specific equipment types help more than general statements.
- Be ready to discuss how you have balanced technical quality with commercial realities — schedule pressure, cost constraints and client expectations — because the listing specifically asks for understanding of the business environment.
- If you have mentored junior engineers or reviewed their drawings, describe the process and the outcome briefly; leadership of technical work is a stated part of the role.
You can produce a clean, single-column CV using the free CV Builder on AlertNaija247 if your current document needs tightening.
One honest question before you apply
Do I already have at least four to five years of genuine lead or senior responsibility on power-system or renewable projects, and am I prepared for regular site travel across Lagos and Nigeria while carrying full technical accountability for design, commissioning and HSE compliance?
If the answer is clear yes and your COREN status and software experience line up, the role matches the stated profile. If the lead experience or the travel element is still thin, other openings may be a better use of your application time.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the criteria should submit their CV by email to bradfieldforms@gmail.com. Use the exact subject line: Senior Electrical Engineer.
Documents required: CV only (as stated).
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