• Application Deadline: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Renewable Solar PV Design Engineer / Estimator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

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)