Renewable Energy Projects Engineer at Michael Stevens Consulting

Location: Surulere - Lagos

Responsibility

• Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy-efficient operation.
• Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures
• Conduct research or collect data on renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies such as solar, thermal and photovoltaic energy.
• Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
• Prepare project reports and other program or technical documentation.
• Design, develop and build renewable energy technologies
• Prepare detailed schedules of work, feasibility studies and cost estimates
• Check site and ground conditions for the installation of renewable technologies, such as wind turbines
• Carrying out site and ground condition inspections for new and existing sites
• Using computer modelling software to produce detailed designs and energy production estimates
• Ensuring that the installation and running of renewable energy sites meets environmental laws
• Preparing project plans, schedules of work and cost estimates
• Managing the integration of the renewable energy produced into existing systems
• Writing and presenting technical reports
• Liaising with energy providers, contractors and other engineering and professionals.

Qualifications

• MSc / BSc / HND in Electrical Electronics engineering, Physics-Electronics
• At least 8 years of related experience in power systems (engineering part).
• Preferably COREN registered
• General understanding of the energy market in Nigeria
• Knowledge of relevant legislation surrounding energy efficiency and carbon emissions
• Good communication, Project management, Organizational and negotiation skills
• IT skills, including knowledge of 3D software such as AutoCAD
• Initiative and the ability to recognize emerging problems and proactively develop solutions.
• Familiar with renewable energy systems, inverter controls, protection settings, substation and line designs.
• Experience on solar projects and/or grid projects
• Experience in tendering phase
• Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and drawings
• Good knowledge of energy storage systems