Solar Design Engineer

About the role

INTEC Energy Solutions is seeking a Solar Design Engineer to join its growing team in Mauritania. The role focuses on the electrical design of utility‑scale solar PV plants and battery energy storage systems, ensuring compliance with international standards and client specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for HV, MV and LV systems, including various substation configurations.
• Design and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, CTs, VTs, surge arresters, and related hardware.
• Conduct power system studies: short‑circuit, load flow, grounding, cable sizing, voltage drop and loss analyses.
• Perform protection and coordination studies, develop protection philosophies and set relay parameters.
• Support tendering activities, prepare BOQ/BOM, issue RFQs and evaluate supplier technical proposals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical design engineering, preferably in renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of international electrical standards, codes and calculation methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other 2D engineering design software.
• Experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP or equivalent power system analysis tools.
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication systems (a plus).
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).