Lead Engineer (Solar Engineer) at A4 & T Power Solutions

A4 & T Power Solutions is a B2B power solution company that provides alternative power to businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Engineer (Solar Engineer)

Location: Nigeria

Core Responsibilities

• The lead engineer will manage all aspects of the assigned projects throughout its life cycle, to include design of schematic drawings, (for solar installations) installation monitoring and post-installation support.
• Must ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget while minimizing risks and maximizing margins on a variety of solar projects across Nigeria.
• Oversee and supervise contractors and employees who are performing project tasks by providing technical support and guidance during execution;

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team to conduct site investigations and assess the technical feasibility of developing a solar project.
• Design solar solutions for clients including a full bill of materials and solar wiring diagrams
• Perform final reviews and PE approval for all electrical designs and equipment submittals;
• Manage installation contractor teams to ensure they are on-hand and install new systems to the standards.
• Train installation contractor teams in multiple locations to expand reach across Nigeria.
• Create processes for adequately monitoring installations remotely and diagnosing issues before the customer notices them.
• Draft the scope of work and estimate the respective project budget
• Develop and maintain project timeline, identify critical path and key milestones for project’s success.
• Identify the sources of likely problems and proactively take preventive measures to avoid any potential project risks, and determine response actions to mitigate any negative impacts.
• Interact with team members, clients, vendors, installation contractors, and others to create efficient and cohesive designs;
• Lead and participate in design related consulting and PV system modeling;
• Manage contract negotiations, change orders, and other agreements with subcontractors and vendors, and oversee all subcontractors’ work in all phases.
• Communicate with authority having jurisdictions regarding interconnection, permitting, and other regulatory compliance issues.

Competency / Skill / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics and Electronic or other related Engineering fields
• Minimum of 7-years' experience in Solar Solutions design and installation.
• Self-disciplined and result-oriented.
• Solar Engineering skills required and a core understanding of electrical engineering
• Flexibility to travel to project sites in various locations whenever necessary for long periods of time.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Extremely organised - be able to manage multiple contractors and installations at once
• Articulate and a clear communicator
• Self-motivated with demonstrated problem-solving capability.
• Self-starter with excellent presentation skills with constant attention to details and accuracy.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@hazonholdings.com using the "Job title" as subject of the email.