Solar Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and gather data — solar

irradiance, shading analysis, structural considerations, and electrical requirements — to inform system design.

• Receive leads from Sales and business development teams,

gather client requirements, and prepare accurate, timely commercial and technical proposals.

• Develop plans for solar energy system deployment,

including monitoring and evaluation activities.

• Use CAD software and simulation/modeling tools to produce

detailed system layouts — panel arrays, inverters, mounting structures, and electrical wiring diagrams.

• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (yield,

string sizing, losses, ROI) to optimize performance, energy output, and cost-effectiveness in line with industry standards.

• Design and specify battery energy storage systems (BESS)

and hybrid inverter configurations where required by client load profiles.

• Collaborate with sales, project management, procurement,

and installation teams to develop comprehensive proposals and technical documentation.

• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle

— design, planning, installation, commissioning, and post-project evaluation.

• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends,

and regulatory changes in solar PV and energy storage to drive innovation.

• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and site

visits to explain design concepts and address technical inquiries.

• Support EPRA licensing, permitting, and compliance

documentation for projects.

• Any other related duties as required from time to time.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical

Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field; Masters degree an added advantage.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in solar PV system design

and engineering, preferably including commercial, industrial, or utility-scale projects.

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or equivalent) and PV

design/simulation tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase, or PV*SOL.

• Working knowledge of solar PV technology, system

components, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electrical principles, and performance factors.

• Familiarity with relevant standards and codes — NEC, IEEE,

IEC — as well as Kenyan building codes, EPRA regulations, and permitting requirements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making

skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on quality.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the

ability to collaborate across internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers.

• Valid EPRA T3 License (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Graduate Engineer status with the Engineers Board of Kenya, is an added advantage.

• Willingness to travel to project sites and customer

locations as needed.

• Valid driving license is an added advantage.