Structural Engineer Job at Daystar Power Group

Daystar Power is a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in West Africa. Daystar Power’s solutions “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar power) and “Power-as-a-Service” (hybrid power solutions with battery storage) provide clean and reliable power while significantly reducing clients’ overall power costs.

Daystar Power counts the region’s leading industrial and commercial companies among its client base. Daystar is active in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Senegal with a representative office in Cote d’Ivoire.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Structural Engineer

Job Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to engage a competent and experienced Structural Engineer. He or she will work with the Head of the Installation and Installation team to design/analyse roofs and structural support systems for solar projects.
• We are seeking a hard-working, motivated, and well-organised individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspection and analysis of commercial and industrial buildings.
• Identify possible process gaps and manage the structural assessment process improvement.
• Support project managers in resolving structural loading issues.
• Prepare calculations and drawings that demonstrate the structural soundness of roofs.
• Evaluate structural loads, wind load, and wind bearing capacity of various roof types.
• Provide mentorship and training on structural assessment to project engineers.
• Prepare foundation designs for solar arrays and related AC/DC equipment.
• Gain a working knowledge of PV system components like modules, racks, inverters, and Balance of System (BOS).

Working condition:

• Approximately 30% of time shall be spent in office environments with the remaining time in the field.

Physical requirements:

• The Engineer shall be capable of lifting up to 20kg; stand for an extended period of time; and work in an outdoor environment.

Requirements
Education: 

• M.Sc. Civil Engineering (Preferred)
• B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in Civil engineering roles with specialisation in roofs.