Electrical Engineer (Solar PV) at Strom Infraco

Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding company as a Solar PV Engineer! We are seeking a motivated and results-driven individual to help advance our solar projects and contribute to our growth. As a Solar PV Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, installing, and maintaining solar power systems. You will work closely with clients and project teams to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant solar solutions that drive our business forward while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop conceptual designs and carry out pre-feasibility studies for new project prospects
• Evaluate potential sites for solar installations, including assessing roof space, land area, and shading analysis.
• Develop detailed system designs, including selecting appropriate solar panels, inverters, and other components. Prepare layout drawings and system specifications.
• Conduct electrical and structural calculations to ensure system efficiency and safety, including energy yield predictions, load calculations, and system sizing.
• As part of multi-disciplinary project teams, prepare various project development documentation including requests for qualification (RfQ), requests for proposals (RfP), power purchase agreements (PPA), operations and maintenance agreements, etc.
• Contractor assessment and selection
• Construction supervision, ensuring key project milestones are met and project adjustments are made to reflect actual execution conditions.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure installation works adhere to project plans, commercial requirements, and industry standards.
• Perform site audits to prepare configurations and structures for system designs and integration with other energy solutions.
• Conduct regular safety checks on worksites to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all project activities comply with local and national regulations.
• Implement quality control procedures to ensure the integrity and performance of the solar PV systems.
• Supervision of the commissioning and acceptance of newly constructed projects or newly installed equipment.

Operations and Maintenance

• Draw up operational and maintenance plans to ensure the plant is operated in line with OEM recommendations, corporate objectives, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Record and maintain operational performance records as needed

Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain efficient communications with system operators to ensure optimal dispatch of the power plant
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory-mandated communication obligations are met

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure all operations during construction and post-commissioning are carried out to the nationally and internationally regulated standards of health of all workers under supervision
• Ensure minimal disruption to the environment and in any case, in line with the company’s obligations under relevant statutes and regulations.

Budget and Resource Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, including cost estimation and financial tracking.
• Optimize resource allocation and ensure efficient use of materials and personnel.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to budget overruns and resource constraints.
• Evaluate costs and risks to ensure solar PV projects remain within governance limits and budget constraints.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering with professional registration in the appropriate jurisdiction (COREN or EngRB)
• 5 years experience, at least 2 of which should be in solar PV project management or in a solar PV design or operations environment. 
• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of solar PV technology, design principles, and industry standards. 
• Ability to foster cross-functional teamwork and good relations with peers, executive management team, and other departments to ensure collective contribution to the achievement of corporate objectives. 

Benefits and Compensation

A competitive package including annual compensation, performance bonuses, health insurance, professional development, and team-building events. You will also work with a dynamic team of brilliant people passionate about electrifying Nigeria and Africa!