Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

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