Renewable Energy Engineer – Solar PV (C&I)

Engineering

K sh 160,000 – 260,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Loresho Ridge (Lower Kabete / Spring Valley edge) Overview: Our client is looking for a Solar PV Engineer to design and deliver commercial & industrial rooftop and ground-mount systems. You’ll size arrays/inverters, validate production, and manage installations with safe electrical practices. Clear proposals, tidy drawings, and on-time commissioning define success. Key Responsibilities: - Site surveys, shading analysis, and structural checks with the civil team. - System design (PV*Sol/PVsyst), single lines, inverter settings. - BoQs, proposals, and economic models (LCOE, payback). - Installation supervision, QA/QC, and commissioning tests. - O&M plans, monitoring (SCADA/portal), performance tuning. Education & Experience: - BSc Electrical/Energy Eng; 3–5 yrs C&I solar projects. Skills & Tools: - PVsyst/PV*Sol, AutoCAD, single-lines, electrical safety, net-metering. KPIs: - Yield vs model, install cycle time, snag list closure, safety record. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–260,000 + project bonus. Client estimates vary with MW delivered. Benefits Medical, PPE, vehicle/per diems, training. Growth Path Senior PV Engineer → Project Manager (RE) → Head of Engineering (Energy). Ideal promotion cycle.