Job Description

Skills and Requirements:

• BSc or BTech degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7 to 10+ years of proven experience in project management and engineering within the power transmission and distribution sector.
• Proven solar project experience is advantageous.
• Experience in tendering for turnkey electrical transmission and distribution projects.
• Experience in managing turnkey electrical transmission and distribution projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools, such as MS Project, and experience with CAD software like AutoCAD, advantageous.
• A knowledge of French will be an advantage.

Work Activities and Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and manage electrical power transmission and distribution projects from conception to completion, adhering to timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Oversee the installation of electrical equipment and systems to ensure safety standards and project specifications are met.
• Design, test, develop, and install electrical transmission lines and distribution systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, to ensure project alignment with established goals and industry regulations.
• Manage the engineering design and do the site assessments and technical evaluations to ensure optimal solutions and design approaches for the power system construction and installations.
• Work with the draughtsman in the view of creating technical drawings for substations and lines construction, using computer-aided design (AutoCAD).
• Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve the power system design objectives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on power systems, equipment selection, and design optimisation to enhance project performance.
• Develop design specifications and functional requirements for power systems or components.
• Monitor project progress and costs, identify potential risks, and implement strategies to mitigate issues impacting project delivery.
• Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during construction, installation, testing, system commissioning, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry best practices in power, and solar energy-related projects.
• Create checklists for review or inspection of completed installation projects.
• Run the tender process with technical expertise and guidance on power systems, and equipment selection.
• Main and update detailed and accurate reports of electrical projects.

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