Energy Talent Company is building the future of renewable energy. At Energy Talent Company, we provide world-class talent solutions that empower people and companies in Africa’s energy sector. Through our talent training program and elite talent program, we train, vet and out-hire the best solar energy professionals.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Renewable Solar PV Design Engineer / Estimator
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- A driven Renewable Design Engineer / Estimator for conceptual design of solar developments and detailed design of solar projects. The conceptual design will involve collecting preliminary site information, performing site layouts, and iterating different technology cases /scenarios to optimizing energy output of the solar PV power plant.
- Successful Candidate will be responsible for electrical calculations and designs, preparation of bill of materials, Project Cost estimate, detailed construction designs, as-built drawings, RFI, RFQ, and.
- In this role, you will also work closely with our sales and project execution team.
Specifically, the position will involve some or all of the following:
- Design solar solutions for projects – Mini-Grid, Roof Tops, etc.
- Provide cost estimate for projects based on prepared design, drawing and BOQs.
- Preparing SLD, Site Layout
- Performing electrical calculations (cable sizing, Breakers, Grounding studies)
- Materials / Equipment selection – Cables, Inverters, charge controllers, ESS, transformers, ATS, etc.
- liaise with suppliers / vendor / OEM for favorable quote
Responsibilities
- Design of electrical panel – LV/MV Panels – synchronization panel, combiner box
- Creating electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Performing PVsyst modeling.
- Developing flawless designs conduit and wire scheduling, routing and equipment plans.
- Executing designs that adhere to grid compliance and permitting requirements
- Compiling detailed bills of materials based on system specifications
- Coordinating with management team to develop complete proposal packages
- Working with business development, project and installation teams to meet client’s needs and internal design standards.
- Travel to project site as required and requested to support assignments on projects and overall office needs;
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering / Renewable Energy Engineering. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Previous internship and/or related consulting experience (preferred).
- Candidates must have sound experience with the following:
- Minimum of 8 – 10 years of professional experience performing solar engineering design (required).
- Electrical distribution systems at 11kV and 33kV power levels
- Able to perform Electrical calculations.
- Knowledge of electrical design theory and concepts.
- Knowledge of IEC, NEC Code and AC/DC Design Theory.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others towards resolving design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
- Ability to independently complete required design
- Ability to independently perform power optimization studies using PVsyst to meet client requirements or propose feasible options for any given site.
- COREN Certification is an added advantage.
Software Requirements:
- AutoCAD – expert level – at least 7 years hands-on drafting experience
- PVsyst at advance level and knowledge of other PV design software preferred (Homer, PVCase, Helioscope, Helios 3D, SunDAT, or PVMega).
- ETAP
- Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, project)
Salary
N500,000 – N700,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th July, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.