Yellow Door Energy (YDE) is the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses, serving commercial and industrial customers in the Middle East and Africa. The company’s clean energy solutions enable businesses to reduce energy costs, improve power reliability and lower carbon emissions. Yellow Door Energy’s shareholders include Actis, Mitsui & Co, APICORP and International Finance Corporation (IFC).

The Senior Design Engineer’s job is mainly to design and develop detailed site plans for solar PV system installation by incorporating the contract specifications, client requirements and government regulations without compromising the constructability of these designs.

The Senior Design Engineer takes the initial system concept ideas and translates them into fully detailed construction-ready designs. Coordinating with multiple team members and customers, the Design Engineer balances the necessity of a customer solution with the efficiency of standard practices.

Key Result Areas and Responsibilities

KRA 1: Full Understanding of Local Electrical Regulations
Have complete understanding of the Electrical Networks, Grid Code, Earthing Systems, and integration of PV systems with the local grid, manage grid connection applications and agreements.
Design and size PV systems connected under Net-Metering, Self-consumption/Captive systems, and BESS systems on complex terrains, rooftops, Carparks and prepare Executive Designs.
Have complete understanding of the local and international standards (IEC, BS, IEEE etc.) applicable to design of the on and off-grid PV systems.

KRA 2: Prepare drawings and set of documents required at proposal stage
Perform site visits and if necessary, measure up sites where the drawings are not available. Capable of performing desktop analysis and preparing the preliminary site layouts and performance estimates for remote sites.
Analyze the technical information, including RFP and tenders, and generate the required compiled documents, considering creative and advanced solutions that would reduce cost and time.
Generate PV layouts/ SLD’s on AutoCAD or other similar software aligned with the guidelines set by YDE and International standards.
Prepare bill of materials/quantities, from the PV system design.
Perform Energy Yield Assessments for complex terrains and rooftops using simulation software as PVSyst, following the rules and guidelines.

KRA 3: Prepare detailed drawings at project stage
Work with the central engineering team to produce detailed engineering drawings, technical descriptions, technical calculations for the engineering signoffs, construction drawings, drawings for projects licensing, EPC, and execution.
Analyze the information or inputs given by the power systems team or the Grid operator, regarding Grid Code requirements, PoCC specifications and limitations, Grid support, and design the PV Plants according to that and in full compliance with it.
Keep up with the procurement team to share the project requirements and aligning the project design accordingly.
Submit complete interconnection drawings, single/multi line diagrams, bid sets, construction sets, and as-built drawings in addition to coordinating overflow of engineering works with engineering vendors as needed for all solar and battery energy storage projects.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities to ensure the quick approval of drawings compliant with the job requirements and contract.

KRA 4: Perform compliance and quality control
Perform contractual negotiations with EPC’s regarding engineering, equipment specifications, and performance/testing schedules.
Review the PV plant equipment: validation and specifications including the PV modules, inverters, LV/MV/HV equipment (switchgear, transformers, cables, protection equipment), tracking PV systems and monitoring systems.
Be the permanent contact with suppliers for technical discussion on project solutions, alternative solutions, and optimization of the electrical infrastructures.
Review the design shared by the contractors/subcontractors and check the compliance with YDE regulations, local grid requirements, international standards, and good engineering practices.
Have experience of PV systems performance analysis and detailed operational assessment, Knowledge on P90 processes and uncertainties calculation.

Requirements

Essential:
●University degree in Electrical Engineering.
●6+ years demonstrated experience working as a Design Engineer in the solar industry.
●Previous experience in PV Power Plant Projects Execution and knowledge on mechanical installations essential.
●Awareness of cultural differences and varying legal/regulatory environments.
●Proficient in PVsyst and related solar performance modelling software.
●Hands-on an experience in MS Office, AutoCAD, PVsyst, and SketchUp.

Preferred:
●Multi-project execution experience.
●Previous experience with HSE Regulations.
●Experience in a range of renewable energy and hybrid technologies.
●Experience of working in a multinational, multi-segment, environment with matrix reporting.
●Be qualified for the local Grid Operator/Distribution Company contracting license.

Functional Competencies
Applies advanced knowledge of PV systems, reports the findings of project risks, and validates adjustments to the design for EPC execution with limited supervision.
Uses site evaluation analysis to identify and mitigate risks and recommends product and techno-commercial solutions to improve efficiency without supervision.
Confidently drafts site layouts with AutoCAD and other 3D software and evaluates the system independently.

Core Competencies
Speaks with confidence, establishes interest and rapport with the audience and presents complex concepts in practical terms.
Delivers projects within the predefined scope, budget, and timelines, being accountable for implementation and/or team deliverables.
Performs analytical research within area of expertise, and typically can translate research into practical insights.
Solves problems using creativity and strong, evidence-based analysis to identify options or outputs in own work area, requiring limited supervision.