Solar Mini-Grid Engineer (COREN Registered)

Job description

A COREN-registered electrical engineer to support the end-to-end technical execution of ARE Membe Welight Africa’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.

Key responsibilities

Mini-grid Deployment

1. Ensure contractors deliver sites and/or associated works on-spec and on-time
2. Confirm adherence to standards (NEMSA etc.) of ongoing and planned works
3. Physically inspect ongoing and completed works (materials arrival, equipment installation, commissioning)
4. Verify technical receipts (materials, designs) against contract specs
5. Support troubleshooting of on-site issues (e.g., grid integration, safety compliance)

Technical Design & Costing

1. Support local site survey teams
2. Conduct load assessments from field surveys to determine energy demand/load profiling
3. Design solar hybrid plants and electrical pole networks (MV/LV distribution) based on field survey outputs
4. Assess existing national grid infrastructure for integration feasibility
5. Estimate solar plant financials (CAPEX/OPEX modelling)
6. Draft clear technical reports for DisCos, investors, regulators (NERC, NEMSA) and HQ
7. Support grants and financing programs applications and reports

Operation & Maintenance

1. Oversee Operations & Maintenance Teams
2. Perform energy audits to identify opportunities for energy efficiency and sustainability improvements
3. Provide post-installation technical support, including troubleshooting, performance analysis, and maintenance guidance
4. Ensure compliance with NERC, NEMSA, and COREN regulations throughout project lifecycle

Qualifications

Must-Have:

1. COREN registration
2. Experience in solar mini-grid/off-grid design (including pole network design and load profiling)
3. Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, financial modelling)
4. Strong verbal/written communication (reports, stakeholder updates)
5. Experience working in rural sites

Added Advantages:

1. Experience with computer networking and remote communications
2. Experience installing and using smart meters, optimisation
3. Costing and procurement experience (10 kWp–500 kWp solar plants)
4. Knowledge of NEMSA grid codes and NERC permitting
5. Understanding of the minigrid industry landscape

INTERESTED CANDIDATES, APPLY THROUGH HERE: contact.ng@welight-africa.com