Senior Solar PV Design Engineer Nexus Analytica

Cairo - Egypt

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nexus Analytica is an international energy and digitalization consultancy specializing in renewable energy power systems and smart grid solutions. The company supports governments utilities and private sector clients across Europe the Middle East and Africa in developing and implementing large-scale energy infrastructure projects including solar PV wind battery energy storage systems (BESS) and digital energy platforms such as NexusGRID.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solar PV Design Engineer to lead the technical design and engineering of utility-scale solar PV and hybrid (PV BESS) projects. The role combines advanced engineering design technical leadership and project coordination supporting projects from early-stage feasibility through detailed design procurement and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in utility-scale solar PV systems including fixed-tilt and tracker-based designs and experience working with utilities transmission system operators or large industrial clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Design & Engineering

Lead the design and optimization of utility-scale solar PV systems including fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker configurations
Develop plant layouts electrical designs (DC/AC) and grid integration concepts
Perform energy yield assessments and performance modeling using tools such as PVsyst PVcase Helioscope and AutoCAD
Conduct system sizing cable routing inverter selection and loss analysis
Integrate BESS into PV plant designs including sizing dispatch logic and hybrid control concepts
Apply value engineering principles to optimize CAPEX OPEX and system performance

2. Technical Project Management

Support and oversee the full project lifecycle: feasibility studies conceptual design tendering detailed engineering and commissioning
Coordinate with internal teams (digital grid SCADA regulatory) and external stakeholders (developers EPCs utilities)
Review and align technical specifications employers requirements and tender documents
Contribute to technical due diligence and bankability assessments for investors and lenders

3. Grid Integration & System Studies

Support grid connection studies including load flow short-circuit and dynamic performance considerations
Ensure compliance with grid codes interconnection requirements and utility standards (e.g. LVRT/HVRT reactive power frequency response)
Coordinate with grid and power system experts for hybrid system integration (PV BESS)

4. Technical Leadership

Act as a technical reference point for solar PV design within Nexus Analytica
Mentor and guide junior engineers and analysts
Contribute to the development of internal design standards tools and methodologies
Support innovation in digitalization optimization and performance monitoring

5. Quality Assurance & Compliance

Review and approve design documents drawings simulations and engineering reports
Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC IEEE) and project-specific technical requirements
Support site assessments commissioning and performance validation

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Renewable Energy or related field
Minimum 58 years of experience in solar PV engineering with a focus on utility-scale projects
Proven experience in designing large-scale PV plants (ground-mounted and tracker systems)
Strong proficiency in PVsyst AutoCAD PVcase Helioscope or similar tools
Solid understanding of:
- Electrical design (DC/AC systems protection grounding)
- Grid integration and interconnection requirements
- Solar resource assessment and performance modeling
Experience with BESS and hybrid PV systems is highly desirable
Familiarity with SCADA systems plant monitoring and digital energy platforms is a plus
Strong project management and coordination skills
Excellent communication skills in English

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on high-impact international energy projects with governments utilities and development institutions
Exposure to cutting-edge projects in solar PV BESS and digital energy systems
A dynamic multidisciplinary environment combining engineering digitalization and policy
Career growth into technical leadership and project management roles