Renewable Energy Solutions Engineer at Itel Energy

Itel Energy is a renewable energy solutions company focused on providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable solar power solutions across Nigeria. As part of the itel ecosystem, Itel Energy leverages strong distribution networks and deep market reach to deliver innovative off-grid and hybrid solar solutions for homes, SMEs, and commercial customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Renewable Energy Solutions Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Renewable Energy Solutions Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and proposing customized renewable energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• The role focuses on system design, technical consulting, feasibility analysis, and solution optimization to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy systems.
• The ideal candidate is an experienced design engineer with strong expertise in solar PV systems, battery energy storage, hybrid power systems, and energy consumption analysis.
• This role is not suited for installation or maintenance technicians; it requires an engineer capable of translating customer requirements into technically sound and commercially viable energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid solar energy systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Conduct energy audits and load assessments to determine customer energy requirements.
• Prepare technical proposals, system designs, single-line diagrams (SLDs), and engineering calculations.
• Size solar PV arrays, inverters, batteries, charge controllers, and other system components.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), cost estimates, and technical specifications for projects.
• Conduct site assessments and evaluate project feasibility.
• Recommend the most suitable renewable energy solutions based on customer needs, technical constraints, and budget.
• Collaborate with the sales team by providing technical support during customer engagements and presentations.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, electrical codes, and safety regulations.
• Work closely with project engineers and installation teams to ensure designs are accurately implemented.
• Evaluate emerging renewable energy technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Review project performance and identify opportunities for system optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, and design drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in renewable energy system design, engineering, or technical solution development.
• Proven experience designing renewable energy systems for both residential and commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Solar PV system design
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Hybrid power systems
  • Grid-tied and off-grid solutions
  • Energy modelling and load analysis
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, system layouts, and technical proposals.
• Proficiency in renewable energy design software such as Helioscope, PVsyst, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical protection, system sizing, cable selection, and inverter technologies.
• Experience supporting pre-sales engineering and customer solution development is highly desirable.
• Professional engineering certification (COREN registration is an advantage).

Application Closing Date
3rd July, 2026.