Project Engineer, Solar at Prado Power Limited

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution:

• Develop scope of works for solar projects and liaise with the Engineering Design team to come up with construction design packages and other supporting documentation.
• We place a premium on Safety, hence you would be responsible for job site hazard identification and development of appropriate safety management plans for projects.
• Resource planning for project implementation - identification and procurement of necessary project resources for project implementation.
• Supervise installations in a timely and cost-effective manner maintaining high standards and compliance with best practices for solar installations.
• Project document control - maintain up to date project/site documents.
• Liaise with Management to improve company processes.
• Participate, review and sign-off commissioning test reports.
• Perform reporting functions to Management including weekly site reports.

Project Development:

• Support our Business Development team with the required technical information for development of Solar PV solutions that align with the needs of our clients.
• Technical project due diligence and project engineering design review.
• Coordinate activities to retrieve energy consumption data and Energy production and performance modeling for PV and energy storage systems.
• Manage communications with the Owners Engineers of our various clients.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of BSc or HND in engineering (i.e. civil, structural, mechanical or electrical or similar technical degree).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (Nigeria Society of Engineers, COREN)
• Completed training/certifications in Solar PV project design and implementation.
• PMP certification a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience as a project manager, field engineer or project engineer preferred in the Solar PV space.
• Experience as a project manager with responsibility for management of project budget, schedule, engineering performance, construction performance, commissioning performance, quality performance and safety performance required.
• At least 2 years of engineering management of project teams preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in safety focused work environment required.

JOB SKILLS:

• Willingness to work and succeed in a culture of respect, communication, and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Engineering management, construction management, project cost controls, project scheduling and project management skills.
• Strong contract administration and construction risk management skills.
• Strong demonstrated experience in management of change and cost control of projects.
• Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent the company with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite and other Project Management Software.
• Familiar with the use of Solar PV design software such as HOMER and Helioscope.