Senior Design Engineer at PowerGen Renewable Energy

Job Description

What You'll Make Happen:

• Provide subject matter expert (SME) support and expertise to the Project Managers, Project Engineers and procurement teams. 
• Review client expectations and requirements before handing over to the design team and ensure it is communicated clearly to the design team.
• Review and provide input to detailed designs submitted both internally and externally to ensure  it meets minimum required standards as well as efficient and cost-effective constructability.
• Develop electrical power system designs for large and relatively larger projects and associated bill of quantities and technical specifications.
• Develop solar concept designs (including layout, SLDs, and BoM) as and when required by the project development team.
• Provide input into detailed design both internal and external to ensure efficient and cost-effective constructability.
• Support preparation of technical specification and inputs during equipment and contractors tendering and equipment selection stage.
• Support in preparation of  technical site survey requirements.
• Develop generation and distribution system capacity and equipment operating models using selected simulation and analysis tools
• Inspect and approve relevant and reusable technical documents and design templates and models.
• Identify initiatives to improve designs and cut unnecessary costs
• Support business development and nurture relationships with client
• Support technical investigations and fault finding in PowerGen’s O&M areas to identify root causes to help restoration of the network quickly and prevent recurrence of the issue.
• Train, upskill and recommend learning opportunities to other engineers to ensure team growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

What Excites You:

• Tackling big, thorny problems with smart technology that will transform the African energy sector 
• The opportunity to become a technical expert in an area that might be previously unfamiliar to you
• A fast-paced environment where constant change is the norm and individual initiative is expected
• Autonomy to implement your creative solutions – not just generating ideas, but committing the time, creativity, and skill to make them happen
• Excellence – in your peers, in your work, and in our company’s commitment to our customers
• Passion for organization, details, and precision in all you do.
• Become a part of the fast-growing power generation business.

You Already Have:

• Bachelors(BSc./BTech/BEng Engineering (Electrical,Mechanical or structural)
• Related Masters degree is additional credit
• 5+ years’ relevant experience
• Certification and licenses
  • EPRA T3 or equivalent
  • EBK Graduate engineer or equivalent
  • EBK Professional or equivalent, preferred
• Advanced technical skillset
• Power Generation (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage and Hybrid generation)
• Power Distribution ( LV ,MV)
• Power Installation
• Testing & Commissioning
• Site Management ( Technical Support for construction)
• Troubleshooting Capability
• Quality Control
• Solar and BESS design software knowledge and experience e.g PVSyst,Helioscope, Homer 
• Advanced analytical ability
• Advanced communication skills - written and verbal
• Advanced project management and stakeholder management