Senior Solar Expert (Remote Support)

Given the scale of LIFEXPRESS’s solar projects (installations, energy transition, electric mobility, training, strategic stock, and funding applications), it is essential to bring on board a senior solar energy expert who can support remotely your engineers and technicians trained locally.

🔧 Role and Responsibilities

The ideal expert will assist with:

1. Remote technical support:

• Solar system sizing and load assessment (residential, industrial, backup, hybrid, off-grid)

• System design and optimization (wiring diagrams, layout plans, cable sizing, inverter selection, etc.)

• Writing technical reports and calculation notes

• Validating equipment selection and configurations

• Supervising critical installations remotely during execution phases

2. Support for financing and proposal writing:

• Preparing technical documentation for grants, tenders, and funding applications

• Conducting feasibility analysis and preliminary designs

• Providing a technical guarantee to funding institutions and strategic partners

3. Training and coaching young technicians remotely:

• Hosting remote sessions via Zoom, WhatsApp, or Google Meet

• Supporting their growth through real-time field projects

• Creating a library of standards and training documents (best practices, troubleshooting guides, etc.)

👤 Profile Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering

• Minimum 5–10 years of proven experience in solar system sizing, design, and implementation (off-grid, mini-grid, hybrid systems)

• Excellent knowledge of PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and advanced Excel

• Capable of working remotely with clear documentation and real-time support

• Experience working in Africa or emerging markets is a strong asset

• Ideally bilingual (English and French)