Senior Electrical Engineer – Utility‑Scale Solar (Liberia)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical execution of a utility‑scale solar PV project in Liberia. The role covers installation, testing, commissioning and grid energisation of the entire solar plant.

Key responsibilities

• Lead installation of solar modules, structures, DC/AC cabling, inverters and medium‑voltage systems.
• Execute MV switchgear, power transformer and dedicated substation works, including installation, testing & commissioning and energisation.
• Deliver grid connectivity through SCADA monitoring, protection systems, utility coordination and power evacuation.
• Manage testing and commissioning activities up to feeding power into the utility grid.
• Supervise site electrical teams and subcontractors, ensuring QA/QC, safety and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate with the client (LEC), consultants and project management.

Required profile

• BE/BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of electrical execution experience, with 5 years on utility‑scale solar PV EPC projects of 5 MWp or larger.
• Hands‑on experience in testing & commissioning of inverters, MV switchgear (11–33 kV), power transformers and SCADA systems.
• Substation experience (AIS/GIS) and exposure to grid interconnection.
• Prior experience on African or remote international sites preferred.
• Ability to mobilise to Liberia within 30 days.

Required skills

• Solar PV module and structure installation
• DC and AC cabling
• Inverter commissioning
• Medium‑voltage (11–33 kV) switchgear
• Power transformer installation and commissioning
• SCADA systems
• Protection system configuration
• Substation design and implementation (AIS/GIS)
• Grid interconnection and utility coordination