High Voltage Engineer (Bess & Power Distribution)

Power Ark delivers end-to-end photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions—from manufacturing, construction to ongoing maintenance. We serve developing markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, empowering mining operations, businesses, industries, and households with reliable energy access. We are dedicated to closing the energy gap where economic expansion outpaces electricity supply, building sustainable ecosystems where infrastructure reliably keeps pace with growth ambitions. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: High Voltage Engineer (Bess & Power Distribution)

Location: Lagos

Job type: Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineer with practical expertise in high-voltage battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electrical power distribution. The ideal candidate possesses strong hands-on technical skills and be capable of independently performing electrical installations, system integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, test, and commission high-voltage BESS and associated electrical equipment. Perform technical work on transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protection devices, and power distribution systems within applicable safety authorisations. Integrate solar PV systems, battery storage, inverters, and electrical distribution infrastructure. Configure and troubleshoot Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Static Transfer Switches (STS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and power conversion systems. Conduct electrical load assessments, cable sizing, fault diagnosis, and corrective maintenance. Interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and protection schemes. Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, approved designs, and manufacturer specifications. Prepare technical, testing, commissioning, and maintenance reports.

Qualifications

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Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline (mandatory). Minimum of 5 years of relevant hands-on electrical engineering experience. Proven practical experience with high-voltage BESS and medium/high-voltage electrical distribution systems. Strong knowledge of transformers, switchgear, protection systems, electrical testing, and commissioning. Practical experience with 11kV/33kV electrical distribution systems. Experience with industrial solar PV and large-scale battery energy storage installations. Technical competence in lithium battery systems, BMS, EMS, ATS, and STS. Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults. Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical safety procedures. COREN registration and relevant high-voltage safety or equipment-specific certifications are added advantages.