Electrical Deployments Lead at Zipline – Lagos

Zipline is recruiting an Electrical Deployments Lead in Lagos to oversee electrical installations for new medical-delivery sites across Nigeria. The role combines technical oversight, contractor management and hands-on commissioning.

Role overview

This senior individual-contributor position is responsible for putting electrical designs into practice across varying site conditions. The successful candidate will work with contractors, deployment teams and engineering colleagues to deliver safe, compliant and reliable electrical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Direct electrical delivery from design review and site preparation through installation, commissioning, acceptance and operational handover.
• Review drawings, bills of materials and installation plans, highlighting risks associated with local codes, infrastructure, materials and site conditions.
• Help develop and evaluate contractor RFPs and RFQs, including technical scopes, acceptance requirements and cost inputs.
• Supervise electrical vendors and field contractors against approved designs, applicable regulations, safety standards and project schedules.
• Lead inspections, performance tests, defect resolution and handover documentation.
• Resolve installation and infrastructure challenges alongside Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and country leadership.

Experience and qualifications

• At least eight years of relevant electrical design, installation or field-deployment experience, including substantial contractor supervision and commissioning work.
• Active COREN registration as an Engineer is required.
• Direct working experience with NEMSA requirements and inspectors; NEMSA certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian electrical regulations and at least one established international standard, such as NEC, BS 7671 or IEC 60364.
• NFPA 70E, EN 50110 or equivalent electrical safety training.
• International exposure to complex electrical deployments or adapting imported systems to local conditions, including facilities or industrial automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, contractor management, communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to travel frequently across Nigeria and remain on site during extended deployments.
• Must be based in Nigeria or able to relocate and legally authorised to work in the country.