Owner's Engineer - Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESSS

Reference: LACA/OE/PM/2026/_1786428483

Owner's Engineer - Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS

  • Location: Africa (Site-Based / Travel Required)
  • Contract: Fixed-Term

Overview

We're hiring an Owner's Engineer to provide independent technical oversight on utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects (20-200MW). You'll ensure designs are bankable, compliant, and capable of delivering ≥95% availability.

Responsibilities

  • Validate technical studies (solar resource, grid, geotech, hydrology)
  • Review EPC designs, energy yield models, and system performance
  • Oversee PV + BESS integration and dispatch capability
  • Support contract validation (performance, availability, guarantees)
  • Monitor construction quality and engineering compliance
  • Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, and performance verification

Requirements

  • 10-15+ years in renewable energy engineering
  • Experience as Owner's / Lender's / Independent Engineer
  • Track record on utility-scale solar (>30MW, incl. 1 >100MW)
  • Strong knowledge of PV, BESS, grid integration, and modelling tools
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Why Apply

  • Work on large-scale hybrid energy projects
  • High-impact technical leadership role
  • Exposure to complex, international project delivery

Why This Role?


You'll be at the heart of Africa's renewable energy transition - leading projects that will power communities for decades. This isn't just a desk job. You'll be in the field, in boardrooms, and in negotiations - making things happen.

Apply now or connect with us to learn more.
Let's build a cleaner future, together.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00
Per annum
USD60000 - USD80000 per annum
Added 11/08/2026
Reference: LACA/OE/PM/2026/_1786428483

Owner's Engineer - Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESSS

Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya Full Time Power & Renewables, Solar, Battery Storage

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