Electrical Engineer – Solar Power Plant (100 Mw Project)

Website Nava Energy Zambia Limited

Location: Maamba, Sinazongwe District 

Employment Type: Contract

Start Date: 01st November, 2025.

About The Project

We Are Currently Constructing a State-Of-The-Art 100 Mw Solar Power Plant, A Landmark Development in Clean Energy Infrastructure. To Support This Mission, We Are Seeking an Experienced and Driven Electrical Engineer with A Strong Background in Utility-Scale Solar PV Systems to Join Our Dynamic Project Execution Team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead And Support the Design, Review, And Implementation of Electrical Systems for the Solar Power Plant.
Oversee The Installation, Testing, And Commissioning of Electrical Equipment Including:
Solar PV Arrays
Inverters And Transformers
Medium-Voltage (Mv) And High-Voltage (Hv) Switchgear
Scada And Protection Systems
Coordinate With EPC Contractors, Eoms, And Other Stakeholders to Ensure Compliance with Project Specifications, Safety Standards, And Grid Codes.
Conduct Load Flow Studies, Short Circuit Analysis, And Other System Simulations.
Assist In Grid Connection Activities, Including Liaising with The Utility for Approvals and Interconnection Agreements.
Ensure All Electrical Engineering Work Is Completed to International and Local Standards.
Prepare And Review Technical Documentation, Drawings, Specifications, And Reports.
Support QA/QC, HSE, And Project Management Teams During the Construction and Commissioning Phases.

·        Responsible For Project Management and Monitoring of Site Construction Activities as Per Project Execution Plan.

·        Monitor The Construction, Testing and Commissioning of The Ground Mounted Solar Power Plant Facility Including 330kv Transmission System.

·        Review Of Project Planning, Scheduling and Monthly Progress Reports.

·        Conduct Daily/Weekly/Monthly Meeting at Site with EPC Contractor/Execution Agencies to Monitor Site Execution Work, Progress & Submission of Site Progress Report to Ho, I.E. Overall Site Work Monitoring.

·        Co-Ordinate/Liaison with Government/Local Authorities as Per Requirement.

·        Responsible For Execution of Work as Per Quality Control Plan and Safety Plan.

·        Coordinate With Civil Engineers, Mechanical/ Electrical Engineers of Contractors to Ensure Project Is Delivered as Per Technical Specification and Compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s Preferred) or equivalent.
Minimum 5 Years of Experience in Electrical Engineering, With At Least 2 Years Focused on Utility-Scale Solar PV Projects (Preferably 100 Mw).
Proven Experience With:
Solar PV System Design and Performance Analysis Tools (E.G., Pvsyst, AutoCAD, ETAP, Or Similar)
Medium/High Voltage Systems (Up To 132 KV or More)
Grid Integration and Protection Coordination
Sound Understanding of Renewable Energy Standards and Electrical Codes.
Strong Project Coordination and Stakeholder Management Skills.

Preferred Skills

Professional Engineer (Pe) License or Equivalent Registration (Highly Advantageous)
Experience With Battery Energy Storage Systems (Bess) Integration
Familiarity With Remote Monitoring Systems and Data Analytics for Solar Plants
Ability To Thrive in a Fast-Paced, Multi-Disciplinary Project Environment.

·        Awareness And Understanding EPC And O&M Agreements (Solar Projects).

·        Awareness And Understanding of the Relevant Technical Codes, regulations and Standards Relating to the development of renewable Energy Projects, Prefer Experience In South Africa Countries.

·        Experience of the application and understanding of the guidelines and specifications Relevant to Electrical Engineering, Prefer Experience In South Africa Countries.

·        Requires An organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time Management.

·        Awareness And understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards Relating to the development of solar power projects.

·        Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion

·        Strong initiative and the ability to proactively Identify Required Tasks.

·        Able To Work independently and in groups

·        Proficient In Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel

Excellent verbal and written Communication Skills.

What We Offer

Opportunity To work on a High-Impact Renewable Energy Project
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Exposure To Cutting-Edge Solar Technologies
A Collaborative, Innovative, And Sustainability-Focused Team Environment

How To Apply

Send Your CV, Cover Letter, And Relevant Certifications To:

Hr@Navaenergy.In

Application Deadline: 18th October, 2025.

To apply for this job email your details to Hr@Navaenergy.In