Electrical Engineer (Solar Energy Systems) - Retainer

The EE-SES shall be responsible for ensuring optimized designs of Solar System, he/ she shall be able to support the procurement unit in drafting invitations to bids as well as evaluating tenders. The EE-SES will report directly to the Project Manager or the Head of Program.

The functions/duties/key results of the assignment 

The EE-SES shall coordinate any support to any of the tasks assigned to him/her.

The EE-SES shall provide his/her technical expertise as required to perform and coordinate any pertinent electrical solar and renewable Energy Systems intervention assigned to him/her.

The EE-SES is expected to  perform site assessment (if needed), supervision, testing and commissioning and related documentation tasks. 

The EE-SES is expected to contribute to the preparation of the specification and BOQ ensuring that they are of high quality, transparent and cost effective The tasks would involve, but not limited to, the following: 

• Design of the Electrical, solar and renewable systems’ including all types of Photovoltaics components and services of projects assigned to him/her;

• Assist in producing Terms of References for Consultancy Services; designs, Electrical Drawings, Technical Specifications, Scope of Works, Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimations, Design Calculations, related reports for Works and Supply of Goods Contracts;

• Assist Project Managers in the preparation of Tender Documents (Concerned with Consultancies, Supply of Goods, and Works) and evaluation of Proposals;

• Review the design of electrical components of projects;

• Work closely with the procurement unit in planning and defining the tender’s requirements, as well all participating in tenders evaluation.

• Assist in monitoring and supervising and execution of contracts to ensure adherence with the signed contracts, high international quality standards and UNOPS requirements;

• Any other relevant task that might be assigned to the Electrical/ Solar Energy Engineer.

Specifically, the Solar Energy Engineer will be responsible for the following substantive tasks:

Technical tasks:

• Assist in conducting research  , feasibility studies  and needs assessment activities to identify and select beneficiaries of the project;

• Prepare design briefs, design reports comprehensive design documentation, calculations, drawings, specifications, schedules and other project documents of solar/ Electrical Engineering systems (Medium Voltage and Low Voltage) for projects utilizing research, development, relevant international standards and codes and good engineering practices and according to the client’s design requirements;

• Review electrical and solar systems designs for Infrastructure projects in terms of accuracy, suitability to overall design requirements, including identifying improvements in the designs and participate in proposing  practical solutions;

• Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design;

• Perform the tasks in accordance with the applicable Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) protocols and regulations and requirements;

• Provide the Project Manager and Project team with all information to execute the project in a timely manner and within the budget allocated;

• Carrying out tenders evaluation and support the PM and procurement unit to identify project needs

• Support in supervising the  testing and commissioning activities related to Solar Energy Systems.

Administrative tasks:

• Assist in archiving and documenting Electrical/solar Energy design and  engineering related material archiving; and

• Assist in performing scheduling requested tasks related to the projects.

Final Product

Deliver delegated tasks by the supervisor on time and as per the required cost and quality parameters. Ensure that projects design and construction are prepared and performed with high quality, while observing the applicable local, international and UN standards and ensure adherence to relevant Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures.

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Renewable Energy Engineering.

• Possession of Project Management Certificates is an asset.

• General professional experience: At least 4 (four) years in one or more of the following fields: 1) Low and Medium Voltage Networks (Utility Distribution Systems), 2) Power Generation (Conventional or Renewable Technologies), 3) Energy Audit, is required.

• Specific professional experience- 1: At least 2 (two) years of professional experience in the preparation of feasibility studies and complete design documents (Drawings, Technical Specification, Bills of Quantities, Cost Estimations, etc..), and implementation supervision of grid connected Hybrid Solar PV Projects  preferably with Storage Systems and off-grid PV systems.

• Specific professional experience- 2: At least 1 (one) year of professional experience in L the Middle East and Developing countries in the field of  Solar PV Projects, is an asset.

• Experience in computer design software, particularly “AutoCAD” (latest Version) is required.

• Experience in computer scheduling software, particularly Primavera and/or MS Projects is an asset.

• Experience in Solar PV Software (PV-GIS / PVSYS) is required.

• Demonstrated computer ability in using Electrical Engineering design software and Applications is an asset.

• Demonstrated computer ability in using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) is required.

• Experience in Energy Audit and data analysis is an asset.

• Work Experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies will be well regarded.

• Excellent presentation, report writing, fluency and communication skills in English and Arabic are required.

• Certified Solar Energy Engineer is an asset.