AEWA

Fire & Gas, IT Network and Telecommunications Infrastructure Project Engineer

AEWA Eti Osa, Lagos State, Nigeria

International Affairs · 11-50 employees

Oct 22
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Nigeria
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About the role

The project engineer will provide technical leadership for the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of Fire & Gas, IT, and telecommunications infrastructure. They are responsible for managing contractor interfaces and ensuring project delivery meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

What they look for

Fire & Gas Systems IT Network Infrastructure Telecommunications Project Engineering Construction Management Commissioning Cybersecurity Structured Cabling Fiber Optic Networks HSSE Leadership Risk Assessment Contractor Management Technical Specifications System Integration Asset Integrity Project Delivery

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or HND in a relevant engineering field and possess at least 10 years of experience in the oil and gas or major industrial sectors. A proven track record in managing multidisciplinary projects and familiarity with industry-standard certifications is required.

Full description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fire & Gas, IT Network and Telecommunications Infrastructure Project Engineer to join the Project Delivery Department. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and project engineering oversight for the design, procurement, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and handover of Fire & Gas, IT, telecommunications, and security infrastructure systems.

The role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, secure, and cost-effective delivery of Fire & Gas, IT/Telecoms projects in compliance with corporate standards, industry best practices, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory obligations. The incumbent will manage multiple stakeholder interfaces and contractor organizations to deliver projects within approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and HSSE requirements while supporting operational readiness and long-term asset integrity.

Engineering Design & Technical Planning

  • Review of detailed engineering

deliverables, technical specifications, Bills of Materials (BoMs), network architectures, topology diagrams, capacity studies, and lifecycle support strategies.

  • Ensure solutions are scalable,

resilient, cyber-secure, maintainable, and aligned with company standards and enterprise architecture requirements.

  • Identify and resolve technical

issues during project execution.

General Project Delivery

  • Supervise IT/F&G construction

management activities, ensuring compliance with project objectives, quality standards, and contractual obligations from execution through commissioning and to handover.

  • Review construction technical

queries, design deviations, and field changes in accordance with approved procedures.

  • Ensure contractor compliance with

approved construction methodologies, technical specifications, quality and HSSE requirements.

  • Resolve field engineering issues and

coordinate corrective actions where required.

Fire & Gas Systems

  • Supervise installation, integration,

and programming of Fire Alarm and Gas Detection Systems.

  • Ensure functionality and integration

of Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP), gas detection systems, emergency shutdown interfaces, HVAC shutdown, Public Address & General Alarm (PAGA), Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS), and Distributed Control System (DCS).

  • Verify compliance with applicable functional,

reliability, and availability requirements, company standards and relevant international standards.

  • Participate in commissioning, Site

Acceptance Tests (SAT), integrated system testing, and performance validation activities.

IT Network & Telecommunications Infrastructure

  • Supervise the deployment and integration of enterprise

network and telecommunications infrastructure, including:

  • LAN/WAN systems
  • Structured cabling systems
  • Fiber optic backbone

infrastructure

  • Wireless networks
  • Data centres and server rooms
  • IPTV systems
  • PABX/VoIP systems
  • Video conferencing systems
  • CCTV and video surveillance

systems

  • Electronic Access Control Systems

(EACS)

  • Time synchronization and clock

systems

  • Ensure installed systems satisfy

performance, redundancy, availability, cybersecurity, and operational requirements.

Cabling Infrastructure

  • Supervise installation and testing

of fire-resistant Fire & Gas cabling systems.

  • Oversee installation of copper and

fiber-optic networks in accordance with TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC, and company standards.

  • Ensure successful execution of

continuity testing, OTDR testing, fiber certification, structured cabling certification, and network performance validation.

  • Verify cable management systems

support maintainability and future capacity expansion.

Documentation & Asset Handover

  • Ensure complete and accurate project

documentation is delivered, including:

  • Coordinate handover activities and

ensure all punch-list items are closed prior to project closeout.

  • Support knowledge transfer and

training of operations and maintenance personnel prior to handover.

HSSE Leadership

  • Champion a strong HSSE culture

throughout project execution.

  • Ensure project activities are

executed in accordance with company HSSE policies and Life Saving Rules.

  • Participate in HSSE audits, risk

assessments, HAZID/HAZOP studies, toolbox talks, and field safety engagements.

  • Drive proactive identification and mitigation of

project execution risks

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree (B.Eng/B.Sc.) or

HND in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related disciplines.

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in the oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, or major industrial sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering

brownfield and greenfield projects involving Fire & Gas, telecommunications, security, and IT infrastructure systems.

  • Proven track record managing

contractors, commissioning activities, and multidisciplinary project interfaces.

Suitable IT Certifications preferred

  • PMP or PRINCE2
  • CCNA/CCNP
  • CompTIA Network+
  • BICSI RCDD
  • ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity

Awareness

  • NFPA Fire Alarm Systems Training
  • Relevant OEM certifications in Fire

& Gas systems

Method of Applying:

All interested applicants should email their CVs to recruitment@aewanl.com Using YOUR NAME & JOB TITLE as Subject of email

Additional Information:

  • This vacancy advert will start October

23rd and closes on November 6th, 2026.

  • Only Shortlisted Candidates shall be

contacted.

Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate(s).