Energy Systems Engineer Job at Starsight Energy

Starsight Energy provides premier clean on-grid and off-grid energy services to commercial and industrial clients in Africa. We make clean energy a smart bottom-line decision for clients by eliminating all up-front costs. Clients pay an all-inclusive monthly fee for end-to-end service. We’re big believers in technology and innovation. We invest in the latest smart technology and use our copious data sets to help clients reduce their energy consumption and cut costs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Energy Systems Engineer

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Specialization: Data Entry / Statistics / Analysis, Engineering

Job Summary

• Ensures technical and commercial support to sales and opportunity leaders. Manages consolidated opportunity portfolio.
• Ensures bid invest decision, risk assessment before submitting the offers, commercial & technical impact evaluation during negotiations, transfer to Construction and Project/Site manager.

Job Description

• From the project brief, understands the customer objectives and define the strategy to win the deal.
• When necessary, conduct site survey, energy audits and analyse the customer needs.
• Responsible for preparing technical solution BOQ and design using Pvsyst, Homer Pro, Helioscope e.t.c.
• Manages the preparation of bids, proposal technical content, conformance to Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, customer liaison through sales and vendor coordination.
• Perform the costing in coordination with the supply chain and logistics manager, marketing, finance, and other internal key stakeholders.
• Produce a comprehensive technical offer.
• Participate/contribute technically with sales to the negotiations to close the deal
• Draft and revise plans for photovoltaic solar systems for SME and C&I scale systems utilizing AutoCAD or PC Schematic.
• Document and apply building and electrical code requirements across local jurisdictions.
• Create solar layout mock-ups and drawings as requested.
• Communicate with sales consultants, site inspectors, and project managers to develop the right system for each client.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements / Experience

• You have a strong work ethic fitted with an integrity driven first personality
• You embrace a fast-paced work environment, you embrace change.
• You can learn to multitask during a sales presentation while embracing rejection
• You pride yourself on being able to communicate with others no matter their background
• You are a critical thinker, understanding financial pros and cons for consumers
• You are a Team Player, working alongside others while also enjoying team events, meetings, and pushing Team Members to be their best selves.