Job Advertisement for Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda 

Company: Shelter Group Africa 

Industry: Construction and Real Estate Development 

Reports to: MEP Lead

Company Overview:

Shelter Group Africa is a leading international construction and real estate company with a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the globe. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in all our ventures. Visit our website for more information.

Job Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for implementing, and overseeing the electrical systems and infrastructure required for hospital construction and renovation projects. This role involves ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of all electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency backup systems, and medical-grade electrical systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer will collaborate with project stakeholders, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that all project milestones are met, and the hospital's electrical systems are designed and installed to meet stringent healthcare standards.

This role requires an individual with strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and a thorough understanding of healthcare facility electrical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering:

• Review hospital electrical systems, including power distribution, emergency power, UPS, lighting, and critical equipment power supply.
• Perform electrical load analysis, fault calculations, and ensure proper system sizing to meet hospital needs.
• Develop specifications, drawings, and detailed plans for electrical infrastructure in accordance with local and international codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA 99, IEEE).

Project Management:

• Manage electrical aspects of hospital construction or renovation projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems seamlessly with other building systems.
• Oversee the procurement, installation, and commissioning of electrical equipment.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure electrical systems comply with hospital regulations, healthcare standards (e.g., NFPA, Joint Commission), and safety requirements.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor installations and verify compliance with design specifications.

Emergency Systems:

• Oversee installation of critical backup systems, such as emergency generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and UPS systems to ensure continuity of operations.
• Verify system testing, commissioning, and performance under emergency conditions.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, contractors, and maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical system issues during project execution.
• Ensure timely and accurate project reporting and documentation.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with medical equipment planners, facility managers, and construction teams to ensure electrical systems meet the requirements of specialized medical equipment and clinical operations.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand operational needs and incorporate solutions into the design.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10 years + of work experience
• Successfully handed over a Medium-High Scale Hospital
• Experience in hospital infrastructure, including power distribution, medical-grade systems, emergency systems, and energy efficiency strategies
• Strong understanding of hospital power redundancy, critical power systems, and medical equipment electrical requirements
• Certifications in healthcare facility electrical systems (e.g., NFPA 99, NEC compliance) are a plus.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced project environment
• Leadership, Communication and proper Coordination
  Problem Solving and Time Management
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP, ETAP, SKM Power Tools)
• Technical Skills

What We Offer:

• Open Ended Employment
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, diverse, and highly collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to high-profile international projects.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline of application: 3:00 pm, 25^th January 2025.

*Shelter Group Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees*.