​*Both ex-patriated & local candidates can be considered for this role*

The client is searching for a Head of Engineering to lead their Engineering Teams and be responsible for engineering and technical activities across the entire project lifecycle. The candidate will collaborate with the Business Development and Project Operations Team to effectively deliver engineering support across the business. This role will report directly to the CEO and will work closely with the Director, Sustainable Energy and Head of Project Operations in Canada.

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Engineering (60%):

• Providing technical leadership to the team, including evaluating potential new technology, commercial impacts of equipment operation and performance

• Ensuring project execution conformity to approved design and lead the construction variation order process.

• Leading all project feasibility assessment activities working across Business Development and Engineering.

• Supporting the preparation and evaluation of budgets, bids, and contracts; directly negotiating engineering contracts.

• Managing design team towards timely preparation of concept/detailed design for proposals and projects.

• Developing a QA-QC process/detailed documentation requirements for entire project life cycle specifically on design, project engineering, project execution, commissioning, and O&M.

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures & documentation for construction management, commissioning, quality assurance, work breakdown systems, project cost tracking system and procurement process implementing engineering best practices.

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Management & Coordination (40%):

• Overseeing the work and deliverables of all the engineering teams including Solutions Engineering, Design Engineering, Project Engineering, and Systems Engineering Team as well as collaborating with Project Managers, Design partners and technology & equipment providers.

• Providing technical support to procurement team including liaising with vendors and suppliers

• Providing engineering support to project managers and business development team to plan execution on upcoming & on-going projects.

• Coordinating training and development of current team on any new processes, technologies & business systems as required

• Develop and follow internal Engineering processes including all database and report management activities.

• Work with the executive team to assess current engineering team’s gaps; contribute and lead strategy to address them

• Support engineering recruitment by creating job descriptions, participating in the hiring, and onboarding process for new team members

• Building the Engineering team’s capacity & effectiveness; this is not limited to training on new processes, technologies & business systems required to make the engineering team a centre of excellence for project delivery and Engineering Services for Nigeria and West Africa

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Job Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering design, project engineering & project execution experience in MW + Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems

• At least 4 years in engineering management, team building, implementing systems and processes.

• BS or MS degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering

• System level knowledge of state-of-the-art technology related to PV Modules, ESS, Grid tie inverters, Low Voltage AC systems, Transmission & Grid Interconnection

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally