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Sunsafe Solar Engineer - Strathmore University

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Department: UNESCO Chair
Reporting to: Quality Manager

Basic Job Summary:
The Sunsafe Solar Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing the Sunsafe Project, which focuses on increasing access to sustainable energy solutions. This role involves designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining component-based solar systems (CBSS). The Solar Engineer will also use digital tools, such as mobile and web applications, to enhance the efficiency and scalability of solar solutions. The ideal candidate will blend technical expertise in solar energy systems with a deep understanding of digital integration, ensuring seamless operations and user-friendly functionality of solar systems. They will collaborate with software developers, project teams, and end-users to design and implement solar solutions, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to innovation in the field.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise in the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of solar systems and integration of solar PV systems.

  • Offer technical support to users, addressing and troubleshooting issues for a seamless user experience.

  • Conduct field tests to evaluate app performance in real-world scenarios and identify areas for improvement.

  • Collaborate with software developers to enhance the app's algorithm, features, and user interface based on feedback and the development roadmap.

  • Stay current on the latest solar technology advancements and industry trends to inform product development and innovation.

  • Support overall project implementation.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or a related field.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in solar PV system design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair with a practical understanding of solar energy technologies.

  • Verifiable experience working with component-based solar home systems and solar water pumping solutions.

  • Experience with solar design tools and/or software development is an added advantage.

Competencies and Attributes:

  • Familiarity with the Kenyan solar energy market, including regulatory frameworks, industry trends, and customer needs.

  • Experience with off-grid solar systems and rural electrification projects.

  • Strong report writing and oral communication skills.

  • EPRA licence is an added advantage.

Application Instructions: If you are qualified and interested in joining us, please send your updated resume and application letter (ONLY) quoting “Sunsafe Solar Engineer” in the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 31st December 2024.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and will never ask for payment during the recruitment process. Be cautious of any interview opportunities that ask for payment.

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Strathmore University

Karen Ole Sangale Rd, off Langata Road, in Madaraka Estate, Nairobi

  • Strathmore College was started in 1961 as an Advanced-level Sixth Form College offering Science and Arts subjects by a group of professionals, who formed a charitable Educational Trust (now the Strathmore Educational Trust). Strathmore College was the first in Pre-independence Kenya to accommodate all races, religions, and social standing. Saint Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei, inspired and encouraged them to start the College.

  • In March 1966, the first intake of Accountancy students, twenty-five in number, joined the Sixth Form students and began preparing for the examinations of the UK-based Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). These first Accountancy students were sponsored by Shell East Africa, BAT (East Africa), and the East African Breweries. At this time Strathmore College was unique as a fully integrated post-Form 4 institution offering both academic and professional courses.

  • In October 1982, owing to the increased demand from companies for the professional training of their employees, the College began evening courses in Accountancy after normal working hours, with 60 students sponsored by various companies.

  • In 1986, in response to a request by the Trustees, the Government of Kenya donated 5 acres of land on Ole Sangale Road, Madaraka Estate. The European Union (EU) and the Italian Government agreed to back the Madaraka Campus project. The donors were keen to support a co-educational College that would offer courses in Management and Accountancy. Kianda College, an undertaking of Kianda Foundation, which was planning new developments at the time, agreed to run their professional courses in the new Madaraka campus.

  • Construction of the new campus commenced in September 1989. Meanwhile, in January 1991, the Information Technology Centre was started in the Lavington Campus to run computer courses leading to the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (formerly Institute of Data Processing Management) Diploma and Higher Diploma. In January 1992 a Distance Learning Centre was opened to offer correspondence courses in Accountancy to students who are unable to attend lectures.

  • In January 1993 Strathmore College merged with Kianda College and moved to Ole Sangale Road, Madaraka Estate.