Solar Application / Design Engineer

We are looking for a Solar Application / Design Engineer who will be responsible for the end-to-end technical design, engineering calculations, and design verification of solar PV systems. This role plays a critical part in building the company’s solar engineering capability from the ground up, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability as the team and project portfolio expand.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design and engineering of solar PV systems, including layouts, sizing, simulations, and technical documentation.
• Prepare and review SLDs, drawings, BOQs, and technical submissions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct technical reviews and compliance checks, ensuring alignment with UAE regulations, and international standards.
• Support grid connection coordination and provide technical input where required.
• Collaborate with project, procurement, and site teams to ensure designs are practical and constructible.
• Provide technical support during execution, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Contribute to building and improving engineering standards, templates, and best practices as part of developing the solar engineering function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in solar PV system design (rooftop, C&I, or utility-scale).
• Candidates should be currently residing in UAE.
• Arabic speaking candidates are preferred.
• Proven experience using PVsyst, Helioscope, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with solar projects in KSA or GCC is an advantage.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and design accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Comfortable working in a build-from-scratch / growing team environment.
• Strong documentation and coordination skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may send their CV and salary expectations to hr@jalil.ae, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hands-on experience in designing solar PV systems (on-grid, off-grid, or hybrid)?
• Have you prepared system sizing calculations and BOQs for solar projects?
• Are you familiar with inverter selection, module configuration, and load analysis?
• Do you have experience preparing technical proposals or supporting tenders for solar projects?
• Do you have experience working on solar projects in the UAE or GCC?
• Please indicate your current salary and expected salary (monthly in AED).

Work Location: In person