Technical & Engineering Solutions Director (Solar Power
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Lead the technical and engineering department for solar PV systems across residential, agricultural, industrial, and commercial sectors. Responsible for component selection, system design, procurement, and techno-economic feasibility studies.
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Responsibilities
- Evaluate and approve technical specifications for solar modules and monitor commercial conversion efficiency ceilings
- Select and audit solar inverters and VFDs for agricultural water pumping
- Design and implement thermal insulation and cooling enclosures for inverters and battery banks
- Specify DC/AC cabling parameters and conduct voltage drop and power loss calculations
- Oversee preparation of detailed electrical and mechanical blueprints for projects up to 400 kW
- Utilize simulation software for yield assessments, string configuration, shading analysis, and temperature degradation modeling
- Design robust structural mounting systems and foundations for high wind loads and dust accumulation
- Review, analyze, and technically audit commercial bids from international and local manufacturers
- Draft Technical Specifications and RFPs for procurement and contract deployment
- Conduct techno economic feasibility studies calculating LCOE and ROI for investors
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Power & Energy Systems)
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in solar PV system design and deployment
- At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing large scale commercial, industrial, or agricultural solar projects
- Deep knowledge of global solar supply chain and market leading brands
- Hands on experience designing off grid direct solar pumping systems and handling heavy inductive loads
- Advanced proficiency in PVSYST, HelioScope, or AutoCAD
- Strong commercial negotiation skills
- Analytical problem solving mindset
- Ability to lead, mentor, and align a multidisciplinary team
- Master's Degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering or Engineering Project Management (preferred)
- PMP certification (preferred)
- NABCEP PV Installation Professional or equivalent certification (preferred)
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Job Purpose
- To lead the technical and engineering department, holding full accountability for assessment, design, and integration of comprehensive solar PV systems across Residential, Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and approve technical specifications for cutting edge solar modules (e.g., N Type, TOPCon, HJT cells) and monitor commercial conversion efficiency ceilings.
- Select and audit solar inverters and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for agricultural water pumping, ensuring maximum MPPT algorithm efficiency under harsh local weather conditions.
- Design and implement innovative thermal insulation and cooling enclosures to protect sensitive inverters and battery banks from extreme summer temperatures.
- Specify DC/AC cabling parameters, conducting precise voltage drop and power loss calculations to optimize overall plant yield (Performance Ratio).
- Oversee preparation of detailed electrical and mechanical blueprints for projects ranging from residential rooftops to large scale industrial and agricultural plants (capacities exceeding 400 kW).
- Utilize advanced simulation software to conduct yield assessments, string configuration, shading analysis, and temperature degradation modeling.
- Design robust structural mounting systems and galvanized steel foundations capable of withstanding high wind loads and dust accumulation in open or desert environments.
- Review, analyze, and technically audit commercial bids submitted by international (Tier 1/Tier 2) and local manufacturers.
- Draft precise Technical Specifications and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for procurement and contract deployment.
- Conduct techno economic feasibility studies, calculating Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Return on Investment (ROI) to present compelling business cases to investors.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering or Electrical Engineering (Power & Energy Systems) is required.
- Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering or Engineering Project Management is preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
- Globally recognized professional solar certifications (e.g., NABCEP PV Installation Professional or equivalent) are preferred.
Professional Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in solar PV system design and deployment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing large scale commercial, industrial, or agricultural solar projects.
- Deep knowledge of the global solar supply chain, pricing dynamics, and market leading brands in tier one module and inverter categories.
- Proven hands on experience designing off grid direct solar pumping systems (Solar VFDs) and handling heavy inductive loads (e.g., 200 HP water pumps and above).
- Advanced proficiency in industry standard design and simulation software such as PVSYST, HelioScope, or AutoCAD.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills to audit technical contracts and optimize Balance of System (BOS) costs.
- Analytical problem solving mindset capable of troubleshooting unexpected site issues.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and align a multidisciplinary team of design engineers and field technicians.
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