Design Engineer at Havenhill Synergy Limited

Havenhill Synergy Limited a clean-tech utility company that uses Solar Energy to generate clean, safe, cost-effective and sustainable electricity in rural and urban Nigeria. Havenhill is set to scale up her “end blackout” projects in rural communities by establishing several solar hybrid mini-grids and developing significant footprints in the commercial and industrial space.  

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Abuja
Department: Projects
Reports To: Head of Projects

Job Description

• As a Design Engineer, you will support the Projects team in developing detailed solar design specifications and functional requirements for mini-grids, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial solar energy systems.

Key Responsibilities
Energy Data Analysis & Design Translation

• Interpret customer data to identify energy needs and site performance characteristics.
• Propose preliminary design concepts based on data insights, including system capacity, component selection, and layout.

Solar System Analysis & Design:

• Conduct engineering site surveys to collect structural, electrical, and related data for solar power system designs.
• Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and connection diagrams using CAD software.
• Simulate solar photovoltaic (PV) system performance and energy production to optimize efficiency.
• Develop and refine system designs, including SLDs, PMLs, conduit and wire schedules, routing plans, and 3D renderings.
• Design arrangements for solar panels (rooftops, ground mounts, etc.), electrical equipment, and cabling layouts with technical sizing calculations.

Evaluation & Compliance:

• Review plans and specifications for technological and environmental considerations.
• Ensure designs comply with grid connection standards, permitting, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng/B.Sc.) or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Solar Energy, or a related field.

Training

• Relevant training: Mini-Grid Design, SPVIS, NAPTIN, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience designing solar PV systems.
• Hands-on experience with solar design systems, PV technologies, and engineering tools.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in engineering software such as HOMER, PVSyst, Helioscope, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Visio.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, power supply, loads, inverters, and transformers.
• Familiarity with fieldwork and installation processes.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in computer applications (Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work at heights, lift heavy objects, and travel extensively to remote locations.
• Detail-oriented, innovative, and capable of working autonomously.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2025.