Design Engineer

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