Design Engineer

Company Description

We are one of the Financial Times' Africa's Fastest Growing Companies! PowerGen ranked 40th in the overall rankings and 5th in the Energy & Utilities sector. PowerGen a leading renewable energy platform in sub-Saharan Africa. PowerGen owns and operates renewable energy and distribution utility assets to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable power to all. We are looking for professionals who want to be a part of a highly driven team which is at the forefront of the market and hungry to reshape the landscape of energy in Africa. We want leaders who are committed to the mission and able to think broadly and dynamically about a complex challenge, without losing focus on the critical day-to-day details of managing projects or a team.

Visit our website: http://powergen-renewable-energy.com/

Job Description

• 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

• 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

Additional Information

What Excites You:

• Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time

• Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence

• A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm.

Benefits & Compensation

• Remote work

• On-the-job mentoring and learning opportunities

• Networking with experienced professionals

• Work experience for professional profile and resume

• Professional development opportunities internally and externally  Individualized career development

• Performance feedback and open-door company culture