We are Hiring: Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Department: Projects

Reports To: Head of Projects

Location: Abuja, Nigeria (with occasional travel to project sites)

Havenhill is a clean-tech utility company dedicated to using solar energy to generate clean, safe, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity. Founded with a mission to bridge the energy gap in Nigeria, Havenhill has expanded its operations from providing power backup services to deploying solar mini-grids that energize communities, power industries and healthcare facilities across Nigeria​​. At our core, we believe that clean energy is the backbone for Africa’s infrastructural development, and we strive to create solutions that leave no community behind​.

As a Design Engineer, you will support the Projects team in developing detailed solar design specifications and functional requirements for mini-grids, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial solar energy systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Energy Data Analysis & Design Translation
  • Interpret customer data to identify energy needs and site performance characteristics.
  • Propose preliminary design concepts based on data insights, including system capacity, component selection, and layout.
• Solar System Analysis & Design:
  • Conduct engineering site surveys to collect structural, electrical, and related data for solar power system designs.
  • Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and connection diagrams using CAD software.
  • Simulate solar photovoltaic (PV) system performance and energy production to optimize efficiency.
  • Develop and refine system designs, including SLDs, PMLs, conduit and wire schedules, routing plans, and 3D renderings.
  • Design arrangements for solar panels (rooftops, ground mounts, etc.), electrical equipment, and cabling layouts with technical sizing calculations.
• Evaluation & Compliance:
  • Review plans and specifications for technological and environmental considerations.
  • Ensure designs comply with grid connection standards, permitting, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.Eng/B.Sc.) or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Solar Energy, or a related field.
• Training
  • Relevant training: Mini-Grid Design, SPVIS, NAPTIN, or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years experience designing solar PV systems.
  • Hands-on experience with solar design systems, PV technologies, and engineering tools.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficient in engineering software such as HOMER, PVSyst, Helioscope, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Visio.
  • Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, power supply, loads, inverters, and transformers.
  • Familiarity with fieldwork and installation processes.
• Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in computer applications (Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to work at heights, lift heavy objects, and travel extensively to remote locations.
  • Detail-oriented, innovative, and capable of working autonomously.

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