Job title: Technical Design Engineer, C&I Solar
Company: Husk Power Systems
Job description: Company DescriptionHusk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to supercharge economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.Husk ValuesHonesty and Integrity; Act with discipline and integral to your job; Respect each other; Respect Human rights within our responsibility and contractual obligations. Frugal Innovation, Quality and Reliability; Respect for environment, health, and safety. Excellence as an attitude; We shall align perception to a common understanding of performance rating and measures., We > I, Fail Fast and Learn Faster Continuous Learning.Husk is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, or religion. Husk is committed to improving gender balance within its teams in Nigeria and globally. Female candidates are therefore highly encouraged to apply even if not all requirements are met.BenefitsHusk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that are in line with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent annual review processes that are gender inclusive, maternity, and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions, family health insurance, and frequent training to assist the employees to grow in and to the next roles. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance hence giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.Job DescriptionPosition Name: Technical Design Engineer, C&I SolarDivision / Function: Commercial & Industrial (C&I)Location of the Job: Abuja, Nigeria with 70% travel across locations in Nigeria.Reports to: VP C&I Business – AfricaRole SummaryHusk is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Design Engineer to lead and execute the site audits, system design, and technical development of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar energy projects ranging from 200kW to 10MW capacity. The role spans On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid energy systems, covering the full solution lifecycle from feasibility through to implementation support.Key Responsibilities1. Site Assessments & Feasibility Studies
- Conduct physical site audits for rooftops, carports, and ground-mount solar installations.
- Assess existing electrical infrastructure, energy demand profiles, and client operations.
- Perform irradiance studies and shade analysis using industry-standard tools.
- Gather data to develop technical and financial feasibility reports.
2. System Design & Engineering
- Develop detailed solar PV system designs (On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid).
- Generate electrical drawings including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), layout plans, and wiring schematics.
- Conduct energy yield simulations and performance modeling using PVsyst, Helioscope, or HOMER.
- Size and select system components: modules, inverters, batteries, protection systems, cabling, and structures.
- Design integration with diesel generators and energy management systems (where applicable).
3. Technical Documentation & BOQ
- Prepare detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQs), equipment specifications, and scope of work documentation.
- Provide technical support for proposals, tenders, and procurement.
- Ensure designs comply with Nigerian electrical standards and international codes (NEC, IEC, IEEE, NERC, etc.).
4. Project Support & Coordination
- Collaborate with Project Managers during execution phases: construction, installation, and commissioning.
- Provide technical clarification to vendors, EPC partners, and internal teams.
- Support the development of monitoring, SCADA, and data logging frameworks.
QualificationsRequired Skills and Attributes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Renewable Energy, or Power Systems Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in C&I solar project design (200kW to 10MW scale).
- Proven experience in On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid system design and delivery.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, HOMER, MS Excel, and SLD creation.
- Solid knowledge of electrical system integration, battery storage (Li-ion, VRLA), and generator-PV sync.
- Familiarity with Nigerian Distribution Company (DisCo) interconnection policies and load regulations.
- Strong project ownership and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and in field conditions.
- Flexibility to travel frequently across assigned project locations.
- COREN, NSE membership nice to have.
- Solar PV design certification (e.g. GSES, SEI, or equivalent).
- HSE awareness or site safety certifications.
Additional InformationLocation and TravelThis role is based in Abuja, Nigeria.SalaryNGN 400,000 to NGN 700,000 Negotiable based on experienceWomen candidates are encouraged to apply.DISCLAIMER:This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Husk Power Systems and its subsidiaries are equal-opportunity employers and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. We hire without consideration of race, colour, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.
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Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:59:39 GMT