{"id":106412,"date":"2026-08-06T06:43:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/design-engineersolar\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T06:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:43:57","slug":"design-engineersolar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/design-engineersolar\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Engineer(Solar)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Design Engineer(Solar)\", \"description\": \"Job Description\\nAs a Solar Design Engineer you will play a key role in developing and implementing solar energy projects.Leveraging your engineering and renewable energy expertise, you will design efficient, cost-effective solar systems that meet customer needs, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nConduct site assessments and gather data \u2014 solar irradiance, shading analysis, structural considerations, and electrical requirements \u2014 to inform system design.\\nReceive leads from Sales and business development teams, gather client requirements, and prepare accurate, timely commercial and technical proposals.\\nDevelop plans for solar energy system deployment, including monitoring and evaluation activities.\\nUse CAD software and simulation\/modeling tools to produce detailed system layouts \u2014 panel arrays, inverters, mounting structures, and electrical wiring diagrams.\\nPerform engineering calculations and simulations yield, string sizing, losses, ROI to optimize performance, energy output, and cost-effectiveness in line with industry standards.\\nDesign and specify battery energy storage systems BESS and hybrid inverter configurations where required by client load profiles.\\nCollaborate with sales, project management, procurement, and installation teams to develop comprehensive proposals and technical documentation.\\nProvide technical support throughout the project lifecycle \u2014 design, planning, installation, commissioning, and post-project evaluation.\\nStay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes in solar PV and energy storage to drive innovation.\\nParticipate in customer meetings, presentations, and site visits to explain design concepts and address technical inquiries.\\nSupport EPRA licensing, permitting, and compliance documentation for projects.\\nAny other related duties as required from time to time.\\nQualifications\\nBachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field; Masters degree an added advantage.\\nMinimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in solar PV system design and engineering, preferably including commercial, industrial, or utility-scale projects.\\nProficiency in CAD software AutoCAD or equivalent and PV design\/simulation tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase, or PV*SOL.\\nWorking knowledge of solar PV technology, system components, battery energy storage systems BESS, electrical principles, and performance factors.\\nFamiliarity with relevant standards and codes \u2014 NEC, IEEE, IEC \u2014 as well as Kenyan building codes, EPRA regulations, and permitting requirements.\\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on quality.\\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers.\\nValid EPRA T3 License required.\\nProfessional Engineer PE registration, or Engineer-in-Training EIT\/Graduate Engineer status with the Engineers Board of Kenya, is an added advantage.\\nWillingness to travel to project sites and customer locations as needed.\\nValid driving license is an added advantage.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-05\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"CDL Human Resource\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-19T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> CDL Human Resource<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-19<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Description<br \/>As a Solar Design Engineer you will play a key role in developing and implementing solar energy projects.Leveraging your engineering and renewable energy expertise, you will design efficient, cost-effective solar systems that meet customer needs, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Conduct site assessments and gather data \u2014 solar irradiance, shading analysis, structural considerations, and electrical requirements \u2014 to inform system design.<br \/>Receive leads from Sales and business development teams, gather client requirements, and prepare accurate, timely commercial and technical proposals.<br \/>Develop plans for solar energy system deployment, including monitoring and evaluation activities.<br \/>Use CAD software and simulation\/modeling tools to produce detailed system layouts \u2014 panel arrays, inverters, mounting structures, and electrical wiring diagrams.<br \/>Perform engineering calculations and simulations yield, string sizing, losses, ROI to optimize performance, energy output, and cost-effectiveness in line with industry standards.<br \/>Design and specify battery energy storage systems BESS and hybrid inverter configurations where required by client load profiles.<br \/>Collaborate with sales, project management, procurement, and installation teams to develop comprehensive proposals and technical documentation.<br \/>Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle \u2014 design, planning, installation, commissioning, and post-project evaluation.<br \/>Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes in solar PV and energy storage to drive innovation.<br \/>Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and site visits to explain design concepts and address technical inquiries.<br \/>Support EPRA licensing, permitting, and compliance documentation for projects.<br \/>Any other related duties as required from time to time.<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field; Masters degree an added advantage.<br \/>Minimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in solar PV system design and engineering, preferably including commercial, industrial, or utility-scale projects.<br \/>Proficiency in CAD software AutoCAD or equivalent and PV design\/simulation tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, PVCase, or PV*SOL.<br \/>Working knowledge of solar PV technology, system components, battery energy storage systems BESS, electrical principles, and performance factors.<br \/>Familiarity with relevant standards and codes \u2014 NEC, IEEE, IEC \u2014 as well as Kenyan building codes, EPRA regulations, and permitting requirements.<br \/>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on quality.<br \/>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers.<br \/>Valid EPRA T3 License required.<br \/>Professional Engineer PE registration, or Engineer-in-Training EIT\/Graduate Engineer status with the Engineers Board of Kenya, is an added advantage.<br \/>Willingness to travel to project sites and customer locations as needed.<br \/>Valid driving license is an added advantage.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to CDL Human Resource on cdl.zohorecruit.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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