GRADUATE ENGINEER – SOLAR DEVELOPMENTS (WESTERN)

The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Navutu Depot and will report to the Manager Solar Development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the identification, assessment and development of utility-scale, distributed and hybrid solar energy projects from concept through commissioning;
• Support preliminary site assessments, including solar resource, land availability, access, topography, drainage, geotechnical constraints, grid proximity and environmental considerations;
• Assist in preparing concept designs, layouts, technical specifications and design reviews for photovoltaic systems, balance-of-system equipment, energy storage interfaces and associated civil and electrical works;
• Undertake engineering calculations and technical analyses under supervision, including preliminary energy-yield estimates, equipment sizing, cable and protection considerations, losses and performance assumptions;
• Support grid-connection assessments and coordinate technical inputs with relevant EFL teams to ensure proposed projects comply with applicable network, safety and operational requirements;
• Prepare scopes of work, bills of quantities, cost estimates, tender documentation and technical evaluation inputs for procurement of consultants, contractors, equipment and services;
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk tracking, progress reporting, document control and maintenance of accurate technical and commercial project records;
• Coordinate with internal SBAs, Government agencies, landowners, communities, consultants, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to support surveys, approvals, permits and project delivery;
• Monitor construction activities and verify that workmanship, materials, quantities and progress comply with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, quality requirements and agreed programmes;
• Assist with inspections, quality assurance, testing, commissioning, defect rectification, handover and close-out of solar projects, including review of as-built drawings, manuals and test records;
• Support performance monitoring and analysis of commissioned solar assets, investigate variances and contribute to recommendations that improve generation, reliability and lifecycle value;
• Apply EFL’s occupational health and safety, environmental, quality, risk and compliance requirements during office and site-based activities, and promptly report hazards, incidents and non-conformances;
• Travel to EFL installations and project sites throughout Fiji and, where required, remain away from the base station for project activities; and
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager Solar Developments or the General Manager Special Projects.

Key Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering from a recognized university;
• Sound understanding of fundamental engineering principles and a demonstrated interest in solar photovoltaic systems, renewable energy development and power systems;
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, technical data and relevant standards, and to prepare clear calculations and technical reports under supervision;
• Competence in standard office applications; exposure to engineering design, drafting, geographic information, solar modelling or project-scheduling software will be an advantage;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills, with attention to accuracy, safety, quality and timely delivery;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders;
• Membership of, or eligibility for graduate membership with, a recognised professional engineering body;
• Ability and willingness to undertake fieldwork, work safely around construction and electrical environments, travel throughout Fiji and remain away from the base station when required;
• A valid non-provisional driving licence; and
• Commitment to continuously living EFL’s values and maintaining EFL’s reputation and professional image.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• The Organization requires that you will not either during or after your employment without EFL’s written consent divulge any information concerning EFL’s transactions or affairs which may come to your knowledge during or in the course of your employment with the company.

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER