The Solar Application Engineer will be responsible for:
Technical Sales Support:
Participate in client meetings to convey REDAVIA technical credibility and competence
Develop project requirements by interfacing with customer, understanding design documentation including SLDs and physical site layouts
Complete site technical visits to confirm local context and technical interfaces
Provide design and specification development outputs to the sales team
Assist in importation process and other commercial activities of REDAVIA in Kenya such as customs clearance, license acquisition, etc.
Develop project budget for non-standard equipment or non-standard sites
Solar Farm Installation:
Assist or develop front-end and detailed engineering (electrical/controls) for new sites
Support management of installation contractors during site installation
Cooperate during site commissioning
Perform technical training for installation/commissioning team in technical aspects of the REDAVIA standard systems
Other Activities:
Ensure product and installations comply with defined standards
Use experience gained from customer support to influence the definition of new products
Implement safety, environmental and quality standards in REDAVIA solutions/products
Job requirements:
Track record:
At least 3-5 years of demonstrated experience with electrical engineering of on-site industrial power generation systems, including diesel generators, solar PV installations, ideally including MV switchgear
Track record of sales engineering, including at least 5 successful power system sales and delivery cycles
Mindset:
Safety first: Consistently applies REDAVIA’s Health, Safety, Social Impact and Environmental Impact guidelines
Engineering detail: Rigorously applies engineering discipline to all outputs, ensuring smooth deployment, commissioning, and operation of solar equipment
Sales: Enjoys solar farm leasing deals getting done quickly and delivered successfully. Understands the sales process and the role of the Application Engineer in closing deals.
Output driven: Enjoys delivering engineering outputs to short timelines and high-quality standards consistently
Background:
Electrical Engineering degree
Fluent in English. Swahili a plus.
Affinity with renewable energy
What we offer:
REDAVIA is revolutionizing the energy supply for emerging and frontier markets, creating unparalleled environmental and development impact at scale. We offer the Application Engineer the opportunity to make a difference in a professional, non-hierarchical and friendly work environment: Work that matters in an enjoyable team.
