ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE

                                                

Position: Engineering Associate

Number of positions: 1

Based in: SunFarmer Nepal Head Office, Sankhamul, Kathmandu.

 

The organization

SunFarmer Nepal Pvt. Ltd. builds world-class solar energy systems for hospitals, schools, businesses, and farms in Nepal. We specialize in introducing innovative solar technology and business models in Nepal; we pride ourselves on doing what has never been accomplished before! Since January 2014, we have completed over 2,000 solar energy projects in Nepal.

SunFarmer Nepal has a small team that consists of some of the leading solar engineers in Nepal. Our office is fast-paced and high performing, but we also like to have fun together.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are currently looking for an Engineering Associate to join and support our rapidly growing team. The candidate will support and report to our Engineering Manager in Kathmandu.

Responsibilities include:

  • Energy audit and analysis:

    • Conduct site surveys for projects

    • Conduct energy audit, analyze and prepare report of solar energy systems as per project application and scope.

  • Design and engineering drawings:

    • Provide yield estimations for the project

    • Prepare system designs for solar energy projects and prepare complete bill of quantity.

    • Prepare high-quality engineering drawings using appropriate engineering software (Solidworks/Google Sketchup/AutoCAD/Edraw Max) that includes:

  • Site layout

    • Full construction drawing

    • Single line diagrams

    • Plant layout and assembly drawings

    • And others drawings as required by the projects

  • Ensure the timely submission of work plans, reports, outputs and other deliverables as per the KPI.

Must-have characteristics:

1.     Intellect: We have a high performing team, and we only hire the smartest, brightest people we can find. We especially value creative thinkers

2.     Entrepreneurial spirit: We don’t tell you exactly what you should do – we expect all team members to lead projects from start to finish with minimal supervision

3.     Willingness to dive in and learn: You love getting things done, and you are always working to improve your knowledge and skills

4.     Team player: SunFarmer is a great place to work; we look for colleagues that are enjoyable to be around, and that will work collaboratively as part of a team. Willingness to put your team’s needs before your own and step up when needed is crucial

5.     Efficient and hard worker: We expect you to get an extraordinary amount of work done in a short amount of time – that means you have to work efficiently. However, we also work hard – when deadlines are tight, we do what it takes to get the job done

6.     Professionalism: You are organized and punctual, and you are a concise and efficient communicator. You are as comfortable presenting to business executives in Kathmandu as you are interacting with farmers in respective regions.
 

Requirements: 

  • At least Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical/mechanical preferred)

  • Minimum 1 year experience of working in similar role

  • Must have experience in solar engineering field (engineering drawings in AutoCAD/Solidworks etc.)

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Hard working with a strong work ethics.

  • Must have both analytic skills as well as writing skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Must have writing skills in both English and Nepali

  • Two wheeler license

Why apply? This role is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of solving Nepal’s energy challenge by working with SunFarmer’s industry-leading team. Come join us!

How to apply? Please email a resume and cover letter to hr@sunfarmer.org with an e-mail subject line “Engineering Associate”

Application Deadline: 31st August 2021