Job Title: Solar PV Specialist

Reports To: Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time / Residential

Work Location Notice:

Please note that this is an international assignment based entirely on-site in Zambia. While we are welcoming applications from professionals globally, full residential relocation to Zambia is a mandatory condition of employment.

About CSI Global:

CSI Global is a multi-disciplinary engineering and contracting group delivering advanced electromechanical, building MEP systems, testing and commissioning, contracting, construction and project management solutions across the GCC, MENA and beyond. Through our group companies, we serve the power, utilities, and infrastructure sectors with full lifecycle capabilities—from tendering and design review to execution, commissioning, and handover. We combine engineering precision with commercial excellence to power progress across complex projects in the region.

Position Overview:

The Solar PV Specialist provides dedicated technical expertise in photovoltaic systems, overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of all PV arrays, DC systems, monitoring infrastructure, and associated equipment across the project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Review EPC contractor PV system designs including array layout, string configuration, shading analysis, and performance modeling outputs.
Conduct site inspections of PV module installations, mounting structures, DC cabling, and string combiner boxes.
Monitor and verify string-level and system-level IV curve testing and performance ratio measurements.
Review SCADA and monitoring system configurations for PV generation assets.
Oversee the installation and commissioning of DC protection devices, isolators, and surge protection equipment.
Review and validate PV energy yield assessments and compare against actual generation data during commissioning.
Identify and report installation defects, design deviations, and non-conformances.
Coordinate with inverter and module manufacturers for warranty and technical support matters.
Support the preparation of performance acceptance test protocols and participate in final acceptance testing.
Maintain updated records of PV array performance, IV curve tests, and commissioning results.
Provide technical input to monthly and project milestone reports.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy.
Minimum 8 years in the solar PV industry; at least 4 years onsite on utility-scale projects (20 MW+).
Strong knowledge of PV module technologies, inverter platforms, and monitoring/SCADA systems.
Experience with IEC 62446 testing and PV commissioning protocols.
Familiarity with performance modeling tools (e.g., PVsyst) is advantageous.
Good technical documentation and reporting skills.

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