Design Engineer(Solar) at CDL Human Resource

Job Description

• As a Solar Design Engineer you will play a key role in developing and implementing solar energy projects.Leveraging your engineering and renewable energy expertise, you will design efficient, cost-effective solar systems that meet customer needs, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and gather data — solar irradiance, shading analysis, structural considerations, and electrical requirements — to inform system design.
• Receive leads from Sales and business development teams, gather client requirements, and prepare accurate, timely commercial and technical proposals.
• Develop plans for solar energy system deployment, including monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Use CAD software and simulation/modeling tools to produce detailed system layouts — panel arrays, inverters, mounting structures, and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (yield, string sizing, losses, ROI) to optimize performance, energy output, and cost-effectiveness in line with industry standards.
• Design and specify battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid inverter configurations where required by client load profiles.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, procurement, and installation teams to develop comprehensive proposals and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle — design, planning, installation, commissioning, and post-project evaluation.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes in solar PV and energy storage to drive innovation.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and site visits to explain design concepts and address technical inquiries.
• Support EPRA licensing, permitting, and compliance documentation for projects.
• Any other related duties as required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field; Masters degree an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in solar PV system design and engineering, preferably including commercial, industrial, or utility-scale projects.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or equivalent) and PV design/simulation tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase, or PV*SOL.
• Working knowledge of solar PV technology, system components, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electrical principles, and performance factors.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and codes — NEC, IEEE, IEC — as well as Kenyan building codes, EPRA regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers.
• Valid EPRA T3 License (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Graduate Engineer status with the Engineers Board of Kenya, is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and customer locations as needed.
• Valid driving license is an added advantage.