A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation of utility infrastructure, including generation, transmission, and distribution.
Expertise in low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems.
A strong background in protection relay coordination, programming, and power system studies.
Proven experience in substation testing, commissioning, and maintenance, including primary and secondary injection tests.
Skill in tender preparation and evaluation.
Ability to identify faults and propose remedial measures.
Authorization to operate medium- and high-voltage equipment.
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and engineering design software.
Responsibilities
Administer electrical distribution network rollouts, ensure technical compliance, lead policy formulation, and oversee the design and implementation of power infrastructure projects.
Supervise the installation of low-, medium-, and high-voltage networks and associated equipment.
Develop electrical systems, including substations, transmission and distribution lines, and renewable energy plants.
Prepare engineering drawings and cost estimates, and issue work permits to contractors.
Supervise expenditures, prepare tender documents, and evaluate submissions.
Prepare specifications for plant protection, automation, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), telecommunications networks, and metering.
Review financial, technical, and billing data, and support credit collection efforts.
Manage industrial high-voltage systems and design SCADA diagrams for monitoring.
Ensure systems meet legislation, policies, and operational requirements.
Collaborate with development teams and resolve technical site issues.
Power Engineer
Appolonia City · Oyibi, Ghana · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-09
Workplace: on_site
Department: Utilities Department
Description
Appolonia City, a development by Rendeavour, is seeking to hire a Power Engineer. Reporting to the Head of Utilities, the Power Engineer will administer electrical distribution network rollouts, ensure technical compliance, lead policy formulation, and oversee the design and implementation of power infrastructure projects. This role requires a highly experienced professional with expertise in utility infrastructure, protection systems, and renewable energy integration.
Key Responsibilities
Network supervision: Supervise installation of low, medium, and high voltage networks and associated equipment.
Infrastructure design: Develop electrical systems including substations, transmission/distribution lines, and renewable energy plants.
Engineering documentation: Prepare engineering drawings, cost estimates, and issue work permits to contractors.
Procurement support: Supervise expenditures, prepare tender documents, and evaluate submissions.
Protection & control: Prepare specifications for plant protection, automation, SCADA, telecom networks, and metering.
Data analysis: Review financial, technical, and billing data; support credit collection efforts.
Operations: Manage industrial high voltage systems and design SCADA diagrams for monitoring.
Compliance: Ensure systems meet legislation, policies, and operational requirements.
Construction support: Collaborate with development teams and resolve technical site issues.
Requirements
Skills and Experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience in design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation of utility infrastructure (generation, transmission, distribution).
Expertise in low, medium, and high voltage systems.
Strong background in protection relay coordination, programming, and power system studies.
Proven experience in substation testing, commissioning, and maintenance (primary and secondary injection tests).
Skilled in tender preparation and evaluation.
Ability to identify faults and propose remedial measures.
Authorized to operate medium and high voltage equipment.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and engineering design software.