Business Development Associate (Technical)

Company Description

We are one of the Financial Times' Africa's Fastest Growing Companies! PowerGen ranked 40th in the overall rankings and 5th in the Energy & Utilities sector. PowerGen a leading renewable energy platform in sub-Saharan Africa. PowerGen owns and operates renewable energy and distribution utility assets to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable power to all. We are looking for professionals who want to be a part of a highly driven team which is at the forefront of the market and hungry to reshape the landscape of energy in Africa. We want leaders who are committed to the mission and able to think broadly and dynamically about a complex challenge, without losing focus on the critical day-to-day details of managing projects or a team.

Job Description

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. 

Qualifications

• 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 

Additional Information

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.