Job Details

Job Description

Vacancy title:

Electrical And Electronics Engineer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Engineering Services , Category: Science & Engineering ]

Jobs at:

Adroit Engineering Construction Limited

Deadline of this Job:

Tuesday, April 16 2024

Duty Station:

Within Zambia , Lusaka, South – Central Africa

JOB DETAILS:

Adroit Engineering Construction (AECO) is an engineering, construction, and design company based in Zambia that collaborates with public and commercial entities groups, and individual people. Some of the various things that our company offers include engineering and general construction services.

As a company, Adroit believes in inclusive growth. Therefore, our Lusaka office is currently recruiting for an Electrical and Electronics engineer with vast expertise in Solar installation and configuration.

Job brief

• We are looking for an electrical and electronics engineer with expertise in the installation and Configuration of Solar mini-grids and experience with Victron inverters and battery chargers and must be ready to move to remote areas within Zambia.
• Ultimately, you will improve our company’s products and processes and contribute to its growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, control, and implement electrical systems and products
• Develop manufacturing processes according to global engineering codes and standards
• Manage engineering projects and deliver them on time
• Define customer needs and requirements
• Ensure that installations and applications are in line with customer needs and safety standards
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and apply new system processes
• Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy IT systems
• Summarize data and report on test results
• Examine needs on new equipment, calculate costs, and help prepare budgets
• Monitor maintenance and inspection plans
• The key responsibilities of a solar engineer include:
• System Design and Analysis:
• Assessing factors like solar radiation, shading, and space availability.
• Designing efficient and cost-effective solar energy systems.
• Calculating energy yield and potential return on investment.
• Project Planning and Coordination:
• Collaborating with architects, electrical engineers, and other professionals.
• Integrating solar technologies into new construction or retrofitting existing structures.
• Ensuring compliance with building codes and environmental regulations.
• Technology Research and Development:
• Staying updated on advancements in solar technologies and energy storage systems.
• Installation and Commissioning:
• Overseeing the installation of solar panels and related components.
• Conducting system testing and commissioning.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
• Developing maintenance plans for long-term performance.
• Diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
• Client Education and Communication:
• Providing technical expertise to clients and stakeholders

Requirements and skills

• 3- 5 years Proven expertise as an electrical engineer
• Expertise in installation and configuration of Solar Mini-grids
• Must have experience with Victron inverters and battery chargers
• Must be registered with relevant authorities ie ERB, EIZ