Key Responsibilities :-
Bid & Tender Management (60% of role)
- Lead technical proposals for government, NGO, and private sector tenders
- Complete 10+ quarterly bids (1.5M-50M ETB)
- Conduct site assessments and develop technical specifications
- Analyze requirements and create competitive solutions
- Coordinate with suppliers for accurate quotations
- Prepare bid defense presentations and ensure timely submissions
- Deliver high-quality proposals with detailed methodologies and precise documentation
- Ensure alignment with client requirements and industry standards
- Track bid status, maintain bid database, and report on conversion rates
Solar System Design
- Design grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid solar systems
- Perform energy load calculations and system sizing
- Design backup generator integration systems
- Create electrical diagrams and system schematics
- Ensure compliance with EPC standards
- Optimize solar plants including standalone systems and energy storage solutions
- Conduct electrical calculations for optimal performance
- Prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD
- Analyze and improve existing electrical systems
Technical Documentation
- Prepare comprehensive specifications for solar systems
- Develop operation and maintenance manuals
- Create as-built documentation
- Maintain detailed records of designs and documentation
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
Grant & Client Support (Business Development and Sales Department)
- Provide technical inputs for grant applications
- Develop technical components including specifications and impact assessments
- Create budgets and timelines for grant-funded projects
- Support grant reporting and compliance documentation
- Assist Sales with technical presentations to customers
- Translate complex information for non-technical stakeholders
- Develop technical marketing materials
- Provide advisory services on project development
- Evaluate contractor proposals and support negotiations
- Ensure compliance with industry standards throughout implementation
Project Implementation Support (Business Development and Sales Department)
- Monitor technical aspects of project implementation
- Provide on-site technical guidance and troubleshooting
- Coordinate with installation teams to ensure design compliance
- Perform quality checks during key installation phases
- Prepare technical reports on implementation progress
- Resolve technical issues that arise during installation
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in solar PV system design and implementation
- Proven experience with bid/tender preparation for renewable energy projects
- Experience with backup generator integration and hybrid power systems
- Background in technical documentation preparation
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of solar PV system design principles and standards
- Proficiency in solar design software (PVsyst, HOMER, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Understanding of electrical engineering principles and Ethiopian electrical codes
- Experience with energy load calculations and system sizing
- Excellent technical writing skills for proposals and documentation
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of Amharic highly desirable
Preferred Skills
- Professional certifications in renewable energy or solar design
- Experience with grant-funded renewable energy projects
- Knowledge of Ethiopian energy sector and regulatory environment
- Experience with international technical standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.)
- Familiarity with procurement processes for renewable energy components
Compensation Structure
- Base Salary: 25,000-35000 ETB gross monthly
- Performance Commission: Up to 10,000- 15000 ETB additional monthly based on achievement of targets outlined above
- Bid Success Bonuses: Additional performance-based bonuses for successful bid applications and project completions as detailed above
How To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply through this link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea8zPQM4VjpjseUmBY0pWx_4gG7i3Qfcg_0xJ4Z6ZXtbELSA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108730550358168205041
