Lead Engineer at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

Details:

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering team to conduct site investigations and assess the technical feasibility of developing a solar  project.
• Design solar solutions for clients including a full bill of materials and solar wiring diagrams
• Manage installation contractor teams to ensure they are on-hand and installnew systems to the standards.
• Train installation contractor teams in multiple locations to expand reach across Nigeria (e.g. find and/or train teams in Ibadan, Abuja, Port Harcourt etc)
• Create processes for adequately monitoring  installations remotely and diagnosing issues before the customer notices them.
• Draft the scope of work and estimate the respective project budget
• Identify the sources of likely problems and proactively take preventive measures to avoid any potential project risks, and determine response actions to mitigate any negative impac
• Manage contract negotiations, change orders, and other agreements with  subcontractors and vendors, and oversee all subcontractors’ work in all phases.
• Develop and maintain project timeline, identify critical path and key milestones for project’s success.
• Communicate with  authority having jurisdictions regarding interconnection, permitting, and other regulatory compliance issues.

Competency/Skill/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering fields
• Minimum of 5-years' experience in Solar Solutions design and installation specifically
• Self-disciplined and result-oriented.
• Solar Engineering skills required and a core understanding of electrical engineering
• Flexibility to travel to project sites in various locationswhenever necessary for long periods of time.
• Extremely organised - be able to manage multiple contractors and installations at once
• Articulate and a clear communicator
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Self-motivated with demonstrated problem-solving capability.
• Self-starter with excellent presentation skills with constant attention to details and accuracy.