Our client is a limited start-up limited company with a focus in undertaking commercial mainly solar
projects initially in Kenya and the Region..
Are you a young seasoned Solar Engineer who is innovative, analytical, result oriented, ambitious,
resourceful and imaginative with the desire to challenge yourself? Are you interested in being part of
a team focused towards transforming the power sector in Kenya and beyond? If
so, then this is the job you are looking for.

Our client would like to fill the position of a Solar Engineer who will be reporting to the Technical Director .

The jobholder will be responsible for performing site-specific engineering analysis and/ or evaluations of energy efficiency & in lieu of proposed projects.

Key Outputs

• Carry out Prefeasibility and Feasibility site information collection and analysis
• Develop Feasible Technical Models for Solar sites for optimal production using PVSyst modelling tools.
• Develop design specifications and functional requirements for, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components. 
• Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring
• Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
• Create plans for solar energy system development and maintenance/ monitoring.
• Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems.
• Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar maintenance work. 
• Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software. 
• Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.
• Any other duties as assigned to you by the Director from time to time.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent.
• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage.
• ERC T3 Solar PV Technician Certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 2 years’ of relevant work experience in a similar role or a solar design related position is highly desirable.
• Microsoft office proficiency, especially Excel & MS Project
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2D & a PV design software is highly desirable

Key Competencies

• Great Organizational and Time Management
• Team working
• Time management
• People management skills
• Report writing skills
• Project management skills
• Strong relational intelligence
• Interpersonal communication & writing skills