Assistant Project Engineer at Derive Communications Systems & Engineering Limited

Job Summary

• The Assistant Project Engineer supports the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of Solar Power Systems and ELV (Extra-Low Voltage) projects.
• These include CCTV, Fire Alarm, Access Control, Digital Signage, PA/Background Music, Structured Cabling, Building Automation, Telecommunication/Computer Networking solutions.

Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination:

• Assist in developing project schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and execution plans for solar and ELV installations.
• Monitor project progress and report deviations from plans to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

Technical Support & Implementation:

• Interpret solar PV, ELV, building automation, network design, and other drawings; Provide clarification to site teams.
• Supervise and implement the installation and testing of solar PV systems (modules, inverters, batteries, BOS wiring).CCTV & Access Control (camera alignment, access readers, control panels).Fire Alarm Systems (detectors, call points, panels, loop testing).Digital Signage (display mounting, content integration, calibration).PA/BGM Systems (speakers, amplifiers, sound balancing).
• Building Automation Systems, Structured Cabling & Networking (fiber and copper terminations, rack installations, patching, switch/router configurations).
• Any other assigned tasks implementable within the Company’s Engineering/Technical Department
• Support system integration testing and commissioning for automation, networking,and multi-system interoperability.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare site diaries, daily/weekly progress reports, and material usage logs.
• Develop and update as-built drawings, BOMs, test reports, commissioning
  certificates, and O&M manuals.
• Support the preparation of HSE documentation and compliance checklists.

Quality Assurance & Safety:

• Conduct routine quality checks on installations (wiring, labeling, terminations, system
  performance).
• Ensure installations meet international standards (IEC, NFPA, TIA/EIA, etc.) and
  client specifications.
• Enforce HSE policies, ensuring safe working practices for electrical and network
  installations.

Commissioning & Handover:

• Support end-to-end commissioning for:
  Solar PV (performance ratio tests, inverter synchronization, monitoring setup).ELV/Networking Systems (device testing, system calibration, functional verification).
• Assist in preparing handover packages (as-built docs, manuals, training for client’s
  O&M team).

Requirements

• Minimum of an HND in Electrical/Electronics, Renewable Energy, or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3–4 years in Renewable Energy (Solar), ELV, building automation, and
  networking projects. AutoCAD for drawing interpretation (Usage will be an added advantage)
• MS Project/Excel for scheduling
• Basic networking tools (Fluke tester, Wireshark knowledge is an advantage)
• Solar design software (e.g., PVsyst) is an added plus
• Solid understanding of solar PV, ELV, BAS, and networking systems
• Strong troubleshooting and integration skills
• Effective communication and documentation ability
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams under pressure.