Energy System Design Engineer - Solar PV at Virtutis Solaris

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: Energy System Design Engineer - Solar PV

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

Job Summary

• The Energy Systems Design Engineer is responsible for providing technical support by designing technical solutions, BOQs, and designs tailored to client-specific PV, storage, and hybrid energy solutions.
• The role ensures that appropriate technical and engineering considerations and risk assessments are captured for bid or investment decisions. It also contributes significantly to commercial and technical impact evaluations during design, transfer to construction, and project/site management. For diversity, female applicants are highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer objectives and define strategies to win deals based on the project brief.
• Conduct site surveys, energy audits, and analyze customer needs.
• Prepare Solar PV solution BOQs and designs using tools such as Pvsyst, Homer Pro, and Helioscope.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to prepare bids, proposal technical content, ensure conformance to RFP requirements, liaise with customers during sales, and coordinate with vendors.
• Develop comprehensive technical offers.
• Design systems using software such as AutoCAD or PC Schematic.
• Create solar layout mock-ups and drawings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Qualification & Work Experience:

• First Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Power Engineering.
• Experience in preparing technical solution BOQs and designs using Pvsyst, Homer Pro, and Helioscope.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in system design and development of electrical and power systems.
• Working experience in power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Experience designing backup systems based on inverter solutions.
• Knowledge of ESS/BESS storage solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify root-cause technical issues.

Personal & Work Skills:

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Flexible, reliable, assertive, and consistent, with a "can-do" attitude.
• Strong team player.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• NSE & COREN Certified Engineer.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Solar PV System Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of major engineering and design software, including ETAP, SACS, AutoCAD (2D & 3D), STAADPro, and PDMS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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.