Electrical/Solar Engineer

4 days ago

Khāke Jabār, Kabul, Afghanistan SUNLIGHT Electricity Services Co. Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supervising, inspecting, and ensuring the quality of all on-site electrical works related to solar PV installations. The role will focus on system integrity, compliance with standards, occupational safety, and smooth integration with civil works. The Electrical Engineer will provide technical guidance to technicians and ensure timely reporting to the Project Coordinator at the head office.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervise and oversee on-site installation of solar PV systems, including inverters, batteries, distribution boards, grounding, cabling/wiring, and lightning protection.
  • Review and validate implementation against approved designs, drawings, and specifications.
  • Inspect electrical equipment and materials delivered to the site to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Monitor technical team activities and enforce compliance with health, safety, social, and environmental safeguards.
  • Conduct site tests and participate in commissioning activities, ensuring operational performance.
  • Ensure all electrical installations are properly labelled, documented, and integrated into system manuals.
  • Prepare daily logs, inspection notes, and technical progress reports for submission to the Project Coordinator.
  • Coordinate with the Civil Engineer to ensure civil structures properly support electrical installations.
  • Provide on-site training and guidance to technicians and local operators on safe system use and maintenance.
  • Report risks, technical issues, or incidents promptly to the Project Coordinator, with recommendations for resolution.

Job Requirements

  1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  2. Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in electrical works, preferably in renewable/solar PV energy or infrastructure projects.
  3. Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, and protection devices.
  4. Familiarity with international and national electrical codes and standards (e.g., IEC, NEC).
  5. Proven experience in supervising contractors and technicians on site.
  6. Good understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance.
  7. Strong reporting and documentation skills.
  8. Ability to work under challenging field conditions and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
  9. Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.

Submission Guideline

Interested individuals are requested to submit the following documents to

  1. Updated CV, clearly indicating all past experience relevant to the position.
  2. Cover Letter, highlighting suitability for the role.

Please ensure that the reference number and the name of the province you are applying for are included in the email subject line as: HR-SNLT [Province]