About This Role
This is a hands-on field engineering post with a Chinese state-owned contractor active in Ethiopia's power and infrastructure build-out, so the day-to-day reality is site-based supervision rather than desk design work. You would be the engineer standing between a work plan and an energized system — overseeing crews, signing off tests, and putting equipment into service. It suits engineers who are comfortable combining paperwork (procedures, reports) with direct physical involvement when the schedule demands it.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The experience threshold sits at the higher end of the stated mid-level band, which signals the employer wants someone who has already commissioned real systems and can be trusted on site without hand-holding. The emphasis on switchgear, motor control, and cabling points to a maintenance-and-commissioning generalist rather than a specialist in one discipline. PLC and instrumentation experience being "an advantage" rather than a requirement tells you the core need is power distribution competence, with automation as a differentiator between candidates.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete systems you have energized, tested, or repaired — voltage levels, equipment types, and your specific role in commissioning — rather than listing duties. Because this is a Chinese contractor, mention any experience working within multinational or Chinese-managed project environments, and be ready to show familiarity with international testing standards. Reports and procedures are named explicitly, so demonstrate that you document work properly; site engineers who can produce clean commissioning records stand out.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to an engineer with several years of site-based electrical installation and commissioning experience, ideally on power or industrial projects, who is willing to work under project-driven deadlines. Expect moderate to strong competition, as power-sector roles with established contractors attract many applicants in Addis.
Supervise or directly participate in the maintenance, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
Prepare the related plans, procedures and reports when required.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related
At least 5 years’ working experience in electrical installation or maintenance.
Knowledge and hands-on skills for MV and LV switchgear/power board, motor control, cabling and wiring, etc. with trouble-shooting and problem-solving capabilities.
Capable of electrical testing and commissioning.
Knowledge of and experience with PLC systems and instrumentation will be an advantage.
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