Civil Engineer T&D (Substations) at Kennedia Consulting Limited (KCL) - 2 Openings

Kennedia Consulting Limited is dedicated to connecting top talent with the right opportunities. We specialize in sourcing skilled professionals across various industries, ensuring seamless hiring solutions for businesses. Our commitment to excellence, efficiency, and integrity makes us a trusted partner in workforce solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Civil Engineer T&D (Substations)

Locations: Lagos and Akwa Ibom 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil construction works for high-voltage substations, including GIS halls, control rooms, relay buildings, transformer bays, cable trenches, duct banks, oil containment pits, drainage systems, and access roads.
• Oversee foundation design and construction for GIS switchgear, power transformers, reactors, CTs, PTs, lightning arresters, gantries, and support structures.
• Review civil/structural drawings, layouts, BOQs, and technical specifications for 33kV, 132kV, and 330kV substation projects.
• Ensure proper site grading, earthworks, retaining structures, fencing, and stormwater drainage within substation compounds.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, protection, OEM, and commissioning teams to align civil readiness with equipment installation schedules.
• Monitor structural integrity of heavy-load foundations for high-voltage equipment and ensure compliance with design tolerances.
• Verify compliance with utility standards, TCN/distribution company requirements, IEC, BS, ASTM, and project HSE regulations.
• Conduct inspections, resolve site civil issues, and ensure timely completion of civil milestones in line with project schedules.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure QA/QC compliance for reinforced concrete, steel structures, and finishing works.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• 7–10 years’ experience in high-voltage substation civil works, particularly 33kV, 132kV, and 330kV GIS/AIS projects.
• Strong expertise in transformer foundations, switchyard structures, GIS building construction, and cable trench systems.
• Knowledge of substation civil design codes and standards (IEC, BS, ASTM, IEEE, where applicable).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and civil engineering design/documentation tools.
• Experience in transmission utility or EPC power projects is highly preferred.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2026.