- Company: Zipline Nigeria
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Zipline uses drones to deliver life-saving medicine to hospitals across multiple countries. As the company expands its medical delivery network in Nigeria, safe and reliable electrical systems are essential for supporting operations in various site environments.
This is a senior individual contributor role focused on field oversight and vendor management. You will translate Zipline’s electrical designs and standards into practical local installations that meet applicable codes, regulations, and site conditions. The position requires strong technical judgment and a willingness to travel frequently across Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Own the electrical execution of new Zipline sites from design review and site preparation through installation, commissioning, and operational handover.
- Review electrical designs, drawings, and bills of materials to identify risks related to Nigerian codes, regulations, and site conditions.
- Support the development and evaluation of RFPs and RFQs for electrical contractors, including technical scopes and acceptance criteria.
- Direct and oversee electrical contractors in the field to ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with approved designs and project schedules.
- Lead electrical inspections, commissioning, acceptance testing, defect resolution, and handover documentation.
- Troubleshoot electrical and infrastructure issues during deployment and partner with internal teams to resolve risks.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical design, installation, or field deployment, including substantial contractor oversight.
- Active COREN registration as an Engineer.
- Direct experience working with NEMSA requirements and inspectors; NEMSA certification is preferred.
- Deep working knowledge of applicable Nigerian electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
- Familiarity with at least one widely used international electrical code or standard, such as the NEC, BS 7671, or IEC 60364.
- NFPA 70E, EN 50110, or equivalent electrical safety training.
- International experience deploying complex electrical systems or adapting foreign-sourced systems to local conditions.
- Demonstrated experience managing electrical contractors and overseeing complex field installations.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Nigeria and be on-site for extended deployment phases.
- Based in or able to relocate to Nigeria, with legal authorization to work in the country.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the provided link.
