Job title: Solar Engineer
Reports to: Technical Manager
Direct report:N/A
Purpose of job
The Solar Engineer is The Solar Engineer will be responsible for tasks related to the solar industry solar power solar systems PV design and electrical design. The role will involve designing and implementing solar projects conducting feasibility studies yzing energy production and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Key responsibilities
Taking ownership of delivery of Solar PV projects in Solar PV sector ranging from conceptual stage through detailed design and engineering works management of project installation services during and flawless handover/commissioning.
Developing technical solutions including designing solar PV layout for commercial and utility projects optimizing the size of the plant managing the essment of ociated infrastructure such as structural essment land essment etc.
Liaising with electrical engineers BESS experts and planning consultant to ensure the successful delivery of the projects
Liaising with suppliers and contractors to obtain the proposals and develop project costing
Supporting the development of solar PV business plan
Providing technical input to proposals and bids
Representing the organization in conferences and renewable energy events
Training and guiding junior members of the team
Supporting the development inhouse tools and templates
Ensure compliance to Health Safety and Environment policy and regulations in the of duties at all times
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
Strong understanding of Solar Industry and Solar PV Power market in Kenya and East Africa
Proven experience in Solar PV and/or renewable energy sector
Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards in the solar industry
Excellent renewable energy project management ss
Excellent technical ss including familiarity with AutoCad and commercial solar PV design software such as PVsyst
Demonstrable client focus