Trainee Engineer - Design

Date: 19 Nov 2024

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Al Rostamani Group of Companies LLC

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

Job Purpose

Support the design team in preparing bid proposals for business development team in guidance of Technical Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate or entry-level engineer to gain hands-on experience in solar PV project design and estimation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist in performing preliminary data analysis to evaluate the feasibility of potential PV Solar assets
  • Collaborate with the Design and Estimation Engineer in conducting preliminary and detailed designs, focusing on technical configuration and optimization
  • Participate in PV-Syst, Helioscope, Homer output simulations
  • Assist with solar lab reports and shading analysis
  • Support the Design and Estimation Engineer in ensuring compliance with industry standards, utilities' guidelines, and environmental requirements, utilizing the latest technologies available
  • Maintain a close relationship with the core design team and execution team to facilitate the gaining of experience and knowledge
  • Gain an understanding of region-specific regulations and issues relevant to Solar PV projects, including lease models, PPA contracts, and EPC contracts
  • Assist in generating project estimation sheets (CAPEX & OPEX) and project schedules as per guidelines from the Technical Manager
  • Provide input and align with the Supply Chain team on solar product pricing, availability, and system updates
  • Support and provide technical expertise during site surveys to design effective solar solutions and electrical integrations suitable for site conditions
  • Attend project kick-off meetings to gather design enhancement feedback and apply it to new opportunities
  • Collaborate with the Project Execution team to ensure smooth project construction in alignment with approved designs, industry standards, utility requirements, and manufacturer recommendations
  • Provide support during various project stages, including inspection, installation, and testing if required
  • Propose new ideas for consistent design optimization, ease of implementation, and improved operation and maintenance of Solar PV systems, contributing to EEE's competitiveness and market share
  • Attend supplier training seminars and webinars to stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in the market

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

 

Experience

  • Must have internship or study project experience. 
  • Experience in renewable energy and solar PV systems would be a plus

 

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong interest in renewable energy and solar PV systems
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in design and estimation software is a plus
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to work with precision
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry standards
  • Strong time management and organizational skills

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.