• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Solar Energy Engineer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections and perform detailed load audits.


• Design and install complete inverter and solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.


• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faulty inverters and other electronic components.


• Develop technical design specifications and functional requirements for solar energy systems and components.


• Perform detailed analyses and simulations of solar power systems for efficiency and reliability.


• Lead technical teams in the installation of solar and hybrid systems across all company branches.


• Provide expert consultation on components of solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, trackers, and meteorological stations.


• Service and maintain electrical systems integrating solar arrays with grid power.


• Manage on-site installations, repairs, maintenance, and testing tasks to ensure safety and quality standards.


• Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols for all solar installations.


• Contribute to technical feasibility studies, siting, performance assessments, and strategic planning for renewable energy projects.


• Continually enhance tools, methodologies, and processes to improve installation efficiency and system performance.


• Stay up to date with new technologies in renewable energy and integrate them into company practices.


• Provide expert support for energy production estimates, system optimization, and component modeling.


• Be available for travel nationwide as project needs dictate.


• Execute additional duties as assigned by management.

Training & Development:

• Train and mentor trainees and junior engineers on solar installations and renewable energy systems.


• Design new training modules and renewable energy courses tailored for the company’s learning division (JNL).

Sales & Business Development:

• Actively source and develop new clientele to grow the company’s market share.


• Generate high-quality leads aligned with company revenue goals and target markets.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Oversee and drive operations of the Renewable Energy Department across all branches.


• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for the renewable energy team.


• Coordinate cross-branch renewable energy activities to ensure consistency in delivery and performance.


• Participate in high-level management meetings and contribute to business strategy and decision-making.


• Build strong performance evaluation and communication systems for technical and sales teams, including authorized representatives.


• Establish a culture of goal accountability and continuous improvement within the department.


• Execute any additional strategic tasks as assigned by executive management.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)

  
  

Experience:

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  Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of inverter and solar power systems.

  
  

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques used in electrical and solar system installation and maintenance.


• Strong diagnostic skills in inverter and electronic component troubleshooting.


• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks (e.g., lifting panels, climbing ladders, confined spaces).


• Solid understanding of international and local standards in solar energy system design and installation.


• Strong communication and customer service skills.


• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and team coordination skills.