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Solar Minigrid Engineer
WeLight Nigeria
Engineering & Technology
Abuja Full Time
Energy & Utilities NGN 1,500,000 - 2,000,000
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COREN NEMSA ExcelJob Summary
A COREN-registered electrical engineer to support the end-to-end technical execution of WeLight’s solar mini-grid projects in Nigeria. The role involves contractor oversight, site survey, load assessment, plant/network design, regulatory compliance, and cross-team coordination with local and foreign departments.
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 4 years
- Working Hours : Full Time
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
Mini-grid Deployment:
- Ensure contractors deliver sites and/or associated works on spec and on time
- Confirm adherence to standards (NEMSA, etc) of ongoing and planned works
- Physically inspect ongoing and completed works (materials arrival, equipment installation, commissioning)
- Verify technical receipts (materials, designs) against contract specs. Support troubleshooting of on-site issues (e.g., grid integration, safety compliance).
Technical Design & Costing:
- Support local site survey teams
- Conduct load assessments from field surveys to determine energy demand/load profiling.
- Design solar hybrid plants and electrical pole networks (MV/LV distribution) based on field survey outputs
- Assess existing national grid infrastructure for integration feasibility.
- Estimate solar plant financials (CAPEX/OPEX modelling)
- Draft clear technical reports for DisCos, investors, regulators (NERC, NEMSA) and HQ. Support grants and financing programs applications and reports
Operation & Maintenance:
- Oversee Operations & Maintenance Teams
- Perform energy audits to identify opportunities for energy efficiency and sustainability improvements
- Provide post-installation technical support, including troubleshooting, performance analysis, and maintenance guidance Ensure compliance with NERC, NEMSA, and COREN regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements:
- COREN registration
- Experience in solar mini-grid/off-grid design (including pole network design and load profiling).
- Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, financial modelling)
- Strong verbal/written communication (reports, stakeholder updates). Experience working in rural sites.
Added Advantages:
- Experience with computer networking and remote communications
- Experience installing and using smart meters, optimisation.
- Costing and procurement experience (10 kWp–500 kWp solar plants).
- Knowledge of NEMSA grid codes and NERC permitting.
- Understanding of the minigrid industry landscape
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