Electrical Design Engineer

About INTEC Energy Solutions

INTEC Energy Solutions is a leading international EPC contractor specializing in utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. With over 200 projects successfully delivered worldwide and offices across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Australia, we provide Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Project Development, Operations & Maintenance (O&M), and Technical Consulting services.

We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Mauritania and support the design and execution of large-scale solar PV projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical designs for utility-scale solar PV projects from concept through construction.
• Design MV and LV electrical systems, including cable routing, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit calculations, protection coordination, and grounding systems.
• Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, cable schedules, trench layouts, termination drawings, and detailed construction drawings.
• Design DC systems including PV strings, combiner boxes, DC cable routing, and inverter connections.
• Design AC collection systems, transformer stations, switchgear connections, and grid interconnection systems.
• Review and interpret employer requirements, grid code requirements, technical specifications, and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate with Civil, Structural, Mechanical, SCADA, Procurement, and Construction teams throughout the engineering phase.
• Review vendor documentation for transformers, inverters, MV equipment, switchgear, protection relays, and other electrical equipment.
• Perform technical evaluations of supplier proposals and provide technical clarifications during procurement activities.
• Support engineering activities during tendering and business development by preparing technical documentation and conceptual designs.
• Review EPC subcontractor designs and ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and international standards.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and design modifications throughout project execution.
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and project handover.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, inspections, and site acceptance activities when required.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with IEC standards, local regulations, and company engineering procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in utility-scale Solar PV EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems used in utility-scale solar power plants.
• Experience designing MV collection systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, grounding systems, and protection systems.
• Strong understanding of grid connection requirements and electrical coordination studies.
• Experience performing electrical engineering calculations, including cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit, grounding, and protection coordination studies.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation from electrical equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and international electrical design codes.
• Previous experience supporting construction, testing, and commissioning activities is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PVsyst, or equivalent electrical design and analysis software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced international EPC environment.
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory; French is considered a strong advantage.
• Willingness to relocate to Mauritania and travel internationally when required.

What We Offer

• International working environment within a fast-growing global EPC company.
• Competitive salary and expatriate benefits package.
• Accommodation, transportation, and project-related benefits.
• Professional development and international career opportunities.
• Long-term career growth within INTEC Energy Solutions.