Mini Grid Project Coordinator (Solar / Photovoltaic) at Virtutis Solaris - 5 Openings

Virtutis Solaris is an independent renewable energy service organization; poised to deliver clean, safe, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity in urban and rural areas. We provide low-cost and reliable power to rural households and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources. Powering economic possibilities in every Community is at the heart of everything that we do; ranging from mini-grid projects, solar homes systems, and commercial & industrial solutions to meet the end users' needs.

Due to the urgent need to increase our human capacity development in the north-central and south-west part of Nigeria, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mini Grid Project Coordinator (Solar / Photovoltaic)

Location: North-central and South-west parts of Nigeria
Slots: 5 Openings

Job Description

• Virtuis Solaris is seeking a Solar/Photovoltaic Mini-grid Project Coordinator to join its projects in North East and South West Nigeria. The Solar Mini-grid Project Coordinator will carry out various technical tasks for off-grid renewable energy electrification projects in Nigeria.
• The role focuses on design, simulations, technical standards, bill of quantities, and supervision of solar Pico, Micro, and Mini-grids from W to kW-scale. Some work on electrical distribution networks (i.e., LV distribution network of 1 to 10KM radius) is also envisioned.

Responsibilities
The Solar Mini-grid Project Coordinator will work in the following areas, listed according to priority:

Power Plant Design, Optimization, and Simulation:

• Carry out technical tasks individually and collaboratively in teams.
• Perform component sizing, power plant design and dimensioning, electrical calculations, bill of quantities, schematics, and drawings (knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software is expected).
• Focus areas include rural electrification mini-grid plants, solar PV power plants, energy storage (lithium batteries), control and monitoring systems, and electricity distribution.

Construction Management:

• Plan Solar Pico to Mini-grid construction and supervision.
• Perform fieldwork supervising subcontractors for electrical, civil, and mechanical work, ensuring strict quality and timeline adherence.
• Project Proposal Preparation:
• Support the preparation of proposals, technical methodologies, bill of materials, budgets, and technical drawings.

Other Responsibilities:

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Educational Background
Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years in electrical engineering with significant exposure to solar home installations and other sustainable energy sources.
• Experience in clean-energy generation and low voltage distribution lines is required. Previous experience as an owner’s engineer is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD is required.
• Knowledge of simulation software such as HOMER and PV SYST is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, efficient designing, and process implementation abilities.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in the local language of the communities in South West and North Central is desirable but not mandatory.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume with present monthly remuneration to: [email protected] and [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.