Electrical Systems Engineer (Solar Power Grid) at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineering Specialist provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise for all electrical aspects of solar energy initiatives. This includes system design, technical specification development, installation quality assurance, commissioning, advanced troubleshooting, performance analysis, and capacity building for field staff.

The position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, deep knowledge of solar PV technologies (including inverters, charge controllers, protection devices, monitoring systems, and battery storage), and the ability to work effectively in both office-based design and planning roles and field-based implementation and support across diverse project environments in Northeast Nigeria and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design & Specification

• Conduct detailed electrical site assessments for potential solar installations
• Design appropriately sized and configured solar PV electrical systems, including string design, inverter selection, cable sizing, protection coordination, grounding, and layout based on load requirements and site conditions
• Develop comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BoQ), technical specifications, and single-line diagrams (SLDs) for electrical components of solar PV systems
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant Nigerian Electrical Codes, international standards (IEC, IEEE), and best practices for solar PV installations
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate electrical technologies and components (inverters, controllers, batteries, switchgear, monitoring devices) based on project needs, cost-effectiveness, and reliability

Installation Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Provide technical oversight and quality control during the installation phase of solar electrical systems by contractors