Technical & Engineering Solutions Director (Solar Power

Job Purpose

• Technical Evaluation & Component Selection

• Evaluate and approve technical specifications for cutting-edge solar modules (e.g., N-Type, TOPCon, HJT cells) and monitor commercial conversion efficiency ceilings in the market.
• Select and audit solar inverters and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for agricultural water pumping, ensuring maximum MPPT algorithm efficiency under harsh local weather conditions.
• Design and implement innovative thermal insulation and cooling enclosures to protect sensitive inverters and battery banks from extreme summer temperatures.
• Specify DC/AC cabling parameters, conducting precise voltage drop and power loss calculations to optimize overall plant yield (Performance ext{ }Ratio).

• System Engineering & PV Design

• Oversee the preparation of detailed electrical and mechanical blueprints for projects ranging from residential rooftops to large-scale industrial and agricultural plants (capacities exceeding 400 kW).
• Utilize advanced simulation software to conduct yield assessments, string configuration, shading analysis, and temperature degradation modeling.
• Design robust structural mounting systems and galvanized steel foundations capable of withstanding high wind loads and dust accumulation in open or desert environments.

• Procurement & Vendor Management

• Review, analyze, and technically audit commercial bids submitted by international (Tier 1/Tier 2) and local manufacturers.
• Draft precise Technical Specifications and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for procurement and contract deployment.
• Conduct techno-economic feasibility studies, calculating Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Return on Investment (ROI) to present compelling business cases to industrial, commercial, and agricultural investors.

Educational Requirements

• *Core Requirement:* Bachelor’s Degree in *Renewable Energy Engineering* or *Electrical Engineering (Power & Energy Systems)*.
• *Preferred Qualifications:*
• Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering or Engineering Project Management.
• Project Management Professional (*PMP*) certification.
• Globally recognized professional solar certifications (e.g., *NABCEP* PV Installation Professional or equivalent local regulatory authority certification).

Professional Experience & Skills

• *Experience:* A minimum of *7 to 10 years* of progressive experience in solar PV system design and deployment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing large-scale commercial, industrial, or agricultural solar projects.
• *Technical Competencies:*
• Deep knowledge of the global solar supply chain, pricing dynamics, and market-leading brands in the tier-one module and inverter categories.
• Proven hands-on experience designing off-grid direct solar pumping systems (Solar VFDs) and handling heavy inductive loads (e.g., 200 HP water pumps and above).
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design and simulation software such as *PVSYST, **HelioScope, or **AutoCAD*.
• *Soft & Leadership Skills:*
• Strong commercial negotiation skills to audit technical contracts and optimize Balance of System (BOS) costs without compromising quality.
• Analytical problem-solving mindset capable of troubleshooting unexpected site issues (e.g., grid-coupling issues or thermal clipping).
• Ability to lead, mentor, and align a multidisciplinary team of design engineers and field technicians.