Lead, Network Planning and Distribution at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited] is incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Nigeria. Its core business is to generate, distribute, supply and retail electric power in Plateau State and adjacent States. 

In its drive to ensure improved and sustained efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of its mandate with strategic leadership and management, NESCO (Nigeria) Limited is seeking to recruit fully qualified, highly motivated, and well experienced persons to fill highly rewarding vacant positions that have arisen in the Corporation. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead, Network Planning and Distribution

Location: Bukuru, Plateau

Purpose of the Job 

• Responsible for overseeing the design, planning, development, and maintenance of the power distribution network.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Lead Network Planning and Distribution shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive plans for the expansion and optimization of the electrical distribution network
• Monitor energy flow across the distribution network while developing and implementing strategies to optimize usage and minimize distribution losses across the network 
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulatory standards and company policies
• Participate in carrying out on-site electrical load survey for new projects
• Ensure loss reduction, prevention of equipment failure and accident reduction strategies
• Participate in network design and supervise engineering drawing production
• Ensure all customers and distribution assets are mapped and tagged using GIS tools
• Plan, organize, design and coordinate technical activities for smooth functioning of the distribution networks
• Inspect, test and commission new distribution network feeders and distribution sub-station 
• Maintain, manage and carry out electrical load survey of all feeders 
• Assist in identifying potential types of risks that may occur in the design, planning and development of projects 
• Initiate, schedule, monitor, control, and commission technical projects to ensure compliance with planned objectives and regulatory standards
• Review Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) and cost-benefit analyses for technical projects 
• Assists the Head Distribution in proposal vetting – providing civil and electrical inputs, conducting feasibility tests, doing the necessary computations for proposal evaluation etc
• Conduct site visits for proposed projects (monthly) and when required 
• Work with relevant departments to ensure that contractual obligations are met for all power purchase and sales agreements, that services are delivered efficiently, and that commercial risks are adequately managed
• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs 
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Head Distribution
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Head, Distribution.

Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• B.Eng or HND in an Engineering field + COREN accredited PGD + Masters in the same field 
• Professional certification (e.g., NSE, COREN) is required
• Minimum of 5-7 relevant years of experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

Attributes and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Electricity Regulations and Policies
• Network Data Analysis Management
• Sub-station Planning Maintenance
• High- & Low-Tension Operation & Maintenance Management
• Network Location Mapping Proficiency 
• Experience in managing and implementing network expansion and planning projects is essential.

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, under confidential Cover Letter, either by mail courier or in person enclosing Copies of Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of Three (3) Traceable Referees.

Applications should be submitted by courier to: 
The Managing Director
Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited,
10 Barkin Ladi Road,
P. O. Box 15, Bukuru, Jos South,
Plateau State, Nigeria.
Or
Electronic copies of the Applications can be submitted in a single PDF document named "[Full Name] – [Job Position] – Application" to: nesconi@aol.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.