Resident Engineer - Solar PV & BESS Project

About the role

AZOROM is looking for an experienced Resident Engineer for an Owner's Engineer assignment on a proposed 4 MWp solar photovoltaic plant, a 3.8 MW / 15.2 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and associated electrical infrastructure on Príncipe Island. The project is internationally financed and the engineer will work alongside an international team of engineering specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise electrical and civil construction, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor construction progress, contractor performance and site safety.
• Oversee installation of solar PV, BESS, medium-voltage infrastructure and associated equipment.
• Support testing, commissioning and inspection activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, local authorities and project stakeholders.
• Prepare site reports and identify technical or construction issues.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• At least 8 years' experience supervising power infrastructure construction projects.
• Demonstrated site supervision experience during construction, testing and commissioning.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Ability to be based on Príncipe Island throughout construction and commissioning.

Desirable experience

• Solar PV, battery storage or renewable energy projects.
• Medium-voltage networks, substations and electrical installations.
• Internationally financed infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in São Tomé and Príncipe or similar island environments.