Senior Electrical Project Engineer (Solar) Job at Lopterra Services Limited

Lopterra is a unique training and consultancy organization with offices in Lagos, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South Africa. Our goal is to provide exceptionally services that meets or exceed our clients expectation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Electrical Project Engineer (Solar)

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Electrical Project Engineer passionate about renewable energy and experienced in solar-related products.
• The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in planning and executing solar energy projects, ensuring their successful implementation from inception to completion.
• The ideal candidate will be joining a dynamic engineering and systems integrator firm dedicated to providing integrated renewable energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Develop electrical solutions by studying customer requirements and designing and implementing appropriate products/solutions.
• Conduct accurate power audits and oversee installation, inspection, and commissioning of power systems projects.
• Troubleshoot power systems (UPS, Inverters, AVRs) and provide after-sales and service-level field support, maintenance services, on-site systems troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Maintain the company's tools, equipment, and PPE database, adhering to safety standards and best practices.
• Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures, maintaining both soft and hard copy inventory databases.
• Contribute to team effort and participate in the preparation of Technical Bids via proposal efforts (Project method statements, implementation plan & schedule).
• Design, develop, and evaluate power systems, ensuring timely delivery within budgets and meeting international standards.
• Conduct regular project meetings, providing clear communication and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research, propose, and implement engineering systems and solutions while ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
• Submit weekly reports and collaborate with cross-functional personnel to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in installing UPS, Inverters, and AVRs
• NYSC Discharge certificate or exemption letter
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Project, and the ability to useAutoCAD
• Strong project management skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams andexternal stakeholders.
• A professional affiliation is an added advantage
• Driver’s license.