Solar Project Development Engineer at Virtuitis Solaris - Mojec Holding

Mojec Holding - Our sister company, Virtuitis Solaris, specializes in providing sustainable, affordable and reliable energy solutions to residential, industrial, utility scale and off-grid clients in order to close energy gap on the African continent by providing clean sustainable energy to end-users.

Due to expansion, they are recruiting competent talents to fill the position below:

Job Title: Solar Project Development Engineer

Reference No.: 005
Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Scope

• To assesses the feasibility of solar PV installations, by reviewing energy audits and evaluating the technical viability of the project.
• He/She conducts site audits and prepares technical, mechanical and civil specifications and configurations for solar energy solutions.
• He/She manages all key stakeholders to ensure that projects can be completed successfully.
• He/She conducts on-the-job training for staff members, and analyses their strengths and developmental areas.
• He/She occasionally works outdoors at installation sites.
• He/She is organised and detail-oriented.
• He/She also possesses good networking skills to manage projects and various stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders on projects.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure installation works follow project plans and commercial requirements.
• Conduct site audits to prepare configurations and structures for system designs or integration with other energy solutions.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safety and quality assurance on sites.
• Determine suitable locations for solar PV installation based on site visits and risk assessments.
• Develop overall project management plans.
• Develop staff through capability development interventions and on-the-job training.
• Evaluate technical viability of projects, including suitability of sites.
• Oversee contractors' works on installation and scaffolding operations.
• Oversee installation of lightning protection systems.
• Recommend training and development activities for staff.
• Review computer simulations of solar PV energy generation to determine system efficiency.
• Review costs and risks to ensure solar PV projects are within project governance limits.
• Review energy audits and assessments to verify feasibility of solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations according to regulations.
• Review the test results of solar PV and grounding systems.
• Seek management approval for project risk assessments.
• Work with authorities and professional engineers to support project-related approvals.

Qualifications & Skills
Education:

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, B.Tech.
• Experience of EPC - Substation, Distribution line and Transmission line.
• Knowledge/Experience of MS Project, MS Office.
• Good command over oral and written communications.
• Experience : 5+ Year in various Solar Projects.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2024.