Solar Engineer

Responsibilities:

Site Assessment & Feasibility:

• Evaluating the amount of sunlight a site receives and how obstacles (trees, nearby buildings) affect energy generation.
• Ensuring roofs or ground terrain can support the weight of the mounting systems and solar panels.

System Design & Modeling:

• Using design software (like AutoCAD) to create the physical layout of the solar panels, inverters, and wiring.
• Utilising specialised PV modelling software to predict long-term energy yields and return on investment (ROI).

Grid Integration & Electrical: 

• Determining the correct DC-to-AC conversion requirements and energy storage needs for off-grid or hybrid setups.
• Designing systems that safely tie into the utility grid while meeting local electrical codes and interconnection regulations.

Project Management & Procurement:

• Specifying and sourcing the best components (panels, inverters, and mounting hardware) to fit the project budget.
• Managing electrical and building contractors to ensure the installation follows the engineered blueprint.

Requirements:

• Solar Engineer to design, install, and maintain commercial and residential solar PV and energy storage systems
• Deep understanding of electrical sizing, solar panel string configuration, and battery chemistry (Lithium-ion).
• 2 to 5 years of hands-on solar design and installation experience (hybrid/off-grid systems preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Renewable Energy Engineering.