Business Development Associate (Technical)
TLDR
Support the Business Development team in technical site surveys and preliminary assessments for renewable energy projects, while collaborating across various stakeholders to drive project success.
KPI's
1.Support the Business Development team in conducting Technical Site Surveys (TSS)
for captive, embedded generation, and Interconnected grid energy projects.
2.Carry out preliminary technical assessments including load analysis, energy
consumption evaluation, diesel consumption analysis, and infrastructure assessment.
3.Support system sizing, preliminary designs, and development of technical solutions for
solar PV and hybrid energy systems.
4.Assist in preparing technical and commercial proposals, presentations, RFQs, tenders,
and customer-facing documentation.
5.Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and site visits to support
opportunity origination and project development activities.
6.Conduct feasibility assessments, energy savings analysis, and support financial
evaluations for renewable energy projects.
7.Coordinate with design and engineering, finance, legal, operations, EPC contractors
and OEMs to support project development processes.
8.Support market research, pipeline development, and identification of renewable energy
opportunities across C&I and grid-focused customers.
9.Maintain accurate project documentation, technical reports, site assessment records,
and pipeline tracking information.
10.Support the successful development and closure of renewable energy opportunities
through effective technical and commercial collaboration.
- First degree in Engineering {Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Renewable Energy
- engineering} or related discipline.
- 3–5 years’ experience in renewable energy, solar PV, power systems, or related
- technical.
- Project development and management skills
- Ability to innovate and solve problems.Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Experience and proven ability to collaborate across teams.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Practiced flexibility to lend a hand wherever needed.
- Enthusiasm in working in the field of renewable energy!
- Experience in Microsoft suites
- Experience with Homer, PVsyst
Benefits and Compensation:
A competitive package including annual compensation, performance bonuses, health insurance, professional development and team building events. And you'll be working with a dynamic team of people passionate about electrifying East and West Africa!
Why Join Us
Lead landmark solar hybrid projects transforming Nigeria’s and West Africa’s energy landscape.
Be part of a fast-growing regional team with projects across Africa.
Take ownership of complex, high-impact projects from concept to operation.
PowerGen is a renewable energy platform in sub-Saharan Africa, dedicated to providing clean, reliable, and affordable power through its ownership and operation of renewable energy assets and distribution utilities. By reshaping the energy landscape in the region, PowerGen stands out as a crucial player in the transition towards sustainable energy solutions.