About this role
Site Electrical Engineer
Popville Luxury Homes is a premier real estate developer in Abuja, Nigeria, specializing in AI-powered, "intelligent" luxury residences. The company focuses on blending contemporary architecture with high-tech automation in prestigious districts like Mabushi and Wuye.
Site Electrical Engineer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Abuja
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Key Responsibilities
Electrical design verification & execution:
- Review, interpret, and validate electrical design drawings, schematics, and load calculations to ensure full alignment with project scope and architectural aesthetics.
- Oversee the complete on-site installation of electrical wiring, conduits, panelboards, switchgears, and power distribution systems across all luxury units and estate common areas.
Smart home & modern systems integration:
- Supervise the installation and integration of advanced smart home automation systems, including motorized shading, intelligent lighting control, access control, and home security infrastructure.
- Coordinate with specialized vendors to ensure seamless connectivity between HVAC systems, home automation hubs, and luxury electrical fittings.
Power backup & renewable energy systems:
- Direct the setup, testing, and commissioning of heavy-duty industrial generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and central uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems.
- Oversee the installation of solar power setups and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to guarantee efficient, zero-downtime energy management for residents.
Quality assurance & compliance:
- Conduct rigorous pre-installation and post-installation inspections to ensure all work meets national electrical codes, international standards, and Popville's luxury finishing benchmarks.
- Enforce strict testing procedures—including insulation resistance, load balancing, earthing continuity, and thermal imaging—prior to final project handover.
Contractor & MEP coordination:
- Manage and supervise specialized electrical subcontractors, electricians, and technicians to keep works on schedule and within technical specifications.
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, and plumbing teams to prevent physical utility conflicts and ensure neat concealed conduit pathways.
Resource & inventory management:
- Audit and verify all incoming electrical materials, cables, breaker panels, and fixtures to guarantee only approved, high-spec, and non-counterfeit components are installed.
- Monitor material usage on-site to minimize cable and component wastage while maintaining optimal inventory levels for active construction phases.
Site safety & hazard prevention:
- Enforce stringent electrical safety protocols across all job sites to protect site workers from live-voltage hazards, arc flashes, and equipment accidents.
- Establish clear lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during testing and commissioning phases to maintain an accident-free environment.
Technical documentation & as-built drawings:
- Maintain accurate daily work logs, inspection reports, and load schedules for submission to project management.
- Prepare comprehensive as-built electrical drawings and operations/maintenance manuals for final client handovers and facility management teams.
Innovation & energy efficiency:
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Research and recommend energy-efficient electrical technologies, modern LED systems, and green energy solutions to elevate Popville's luxury market positioning.
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Implement surge protection and power conditioning strategies to protect sensitive client electronics and luxury appliances.
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Ethical standards & brand represen