Zambia Lead Engineer – ENGIE Energy Access

Job Title: Zambia Lead Engineer

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Application Deadline: 25th March 2022

Position: Full-time

Team: Product & Strategy

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is one of the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in 9 countries across Africa (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.2 million customers and more than 6 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain the leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.

www.engie-energyaccess.com

Job Purpose/Mission

The Lead Engineer will be part of the Product & Strategy team to lead the technical team focused on PV project development, design and construction. The Lead Engineer will lead a team of technician installers to design high quality and efficient solar solutions. Responsibilities include solar solution design and layout, interconnection design and equipment selection, energy production analysis, system commissioning and troubleshooting, evaluating future technologies and developing internal products and offerings. This position requires exceptional cross-function skills including coordination with ENGIE Energy Access Zambia’s Commercial, Customer Experience and Operations teams in addition to interfacing with customers, suppliers and global support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design and electrical engineering for solar projects throughout the lead creation and execution stages.
• Configure PV systems based on site conditions and customers’ needs and expectations.
• Provide high-quality system designs, calculations and pricing for renewable energy projects independently.
• Review load profiles and delegates the tasks to other team members during project execution.
• Perform electrical works such as installation of inverters and battery banks, changeover switches and perform safety electrical checks.
• Review system specifications and advise design changes to global team to achieve solar design objectives.
• Train installer technicians as and when needed to do quality installations, maintenance checks and quality assurance checks
• Perform electrical works such as installation of inverters and battery banks, changeover switches and perform safety electrical checks.
• Manage multiple clients at a minimum supervision.
• Work with global team in forecasting of the equipment’s needed for installations.
• Plan and implement maintenance activities for the PV systems installed.
• Maintain records for the price lists, including updated information on prices from distributors through direct contact, and sales materials.
• Ensure compliance with ENGIE Energy Access safety standards, practices, codes.
• Stay up to date to local laws, regulations, and standards on solar electrical installations.
• Ability to read tender documents and prepare all necessary documents for tender submission.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

At EEA, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help EEA realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports.

We believe that great managers:

• Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an enabling environment for effective action and bold decision which contribute to successful delivery of results.
• Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness.
• Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility.
• Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

Knowledge And Skills

Experience:

• Experience of 6 years is required, 3+ years in solar energy installation for household and commercial use is preferred including experience in solar water installations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting all essential tests procedures required in entire solar project Implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy.
• Professional electrical licenses required, accredited by the respective government authorities

Language(s):

• English
• Local language

Technology:

• Working knowledge of PVsyst or other software on PV system design is required.
• Electrical design knowledge including reading blueprints and drawings.
• Familiarity with different solar technologies, modules, inverters and tracking systems.
• Experience of solar system performance analysis and detailed operational assessment.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD for drafting and design of electrical systems is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work at great heights.
• Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds at a time

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!