Design Engineer

• Provide subject matter expert (SME) support and expertise to the Project Managers, Project Engineers and procurement teams. 
• Review client expectations and requirements before handing over to the design team and ensure it is communicated clearly to the design team.
• Review and provide input to detailed designs submitted both internally and externally to ensure it meets minimum required standards as well as efficient and cost-effective constructability.
• Develop electrical power system designs for large and relatively larger projects and associated bill of quantities and technical specifications.
• Develop solar concept designs (including layout, SLDs, and BoM) as and when required by the project development team.
• Provide input into detailed design both internal and external to ensure efficient and cost-effective constructability.
• Support preparation of technical specification and inputs during equipment and contractors tendering and equipment selection stage.
• Support in preparation of technical site survey requirements.
• Develop generation and distribution system capacity and equipment operating models using selected simulation and analysis tools
  Inspect and approve relevant and reusable technical documents and design templates and models.
• Identify initiatives to improve designs and cut unnecessary costs
• Support business development and nurture relationships with client
• Support technical investigations and fault finding in PowerGen’s O&M areas to identify root causes to help restoration of the network quickly and prevent recurrence of the issue.
• Train, upskill and recommend learning opportunities to other engineers to ensure team growth and sustainability.

• Bachelors (BSc./BTech/BEng Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or structural)

• Related Masters degree is additional credit

• 5+ years’ relevant experience

• Certification and licenses

  • EPRA T3 or equivalent

  • EBK Graduate engineer or equivalent

  • EBK Professional or equivalent, preferred

• Advanced technical skillset

• Power Generation (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage and Hybrid generation)

• Power Distribution ( LV ,MV)

• Power Installation

• Testing & Commissioning

• Site Management (Technical Support for construction)

• Troubleshooting Capability

• Quality Control

• Solar and BESS design software knowledge and experience e.g PVSyst, Helioscope, Homer 

• Advanced analytical ability

• Advanced communication skills - written and verbal

• Advanced project management and stakeholder management

What Excites You:

• Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time

• Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence

• A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm.

Benefits & Compensation

• Remote work

• On-the-job mentoring and learning opportunities

• Networking with experienced professionals

• Work experience for professional profile and resume

• Professional development opportunities internally and externally  Individualized career development

• Performance feedback and open-door company culture