Electrical Engineer - Solar, BESS & Power Systems

About the role

Kweli Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team in Kampala. You will work on designing, optimizing and delivering integrated solar, battery storage and hybrid power solutions for commercial, industrial and residential clients across East Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Design, review and optimise power systems, including solar PV, BESS and grid‑connected architectures.
• Conduct site assessments, load studies and technical surveys.
• Develop single‑line diagrams, layouts, schematics, BOQs and other technical documentation.
• Select equipment, size systems and perform engineering calculations.
• Supervise installation, ensure quality control, testing, commissioning and performance verification.
• Troubleshoot faults, analyse issues and propose corrective engineering solutions.
• Support system upgrades, retrofits and ongoing optimisation.
• Prepare technical proposals, project plans and engineering reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong foundation in electrical power and power‑system concepts.
• Ability to interpret and produce professional engineering drawings and documentation.
• ERB registration or demonstrable progress toward professional registration is preferred.

Required skills

• Solar PV system design
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Hybrid and grid‑connected power systems
• Electrical distribution, protection, cabling and earthing
• Single Line Diagram (SLD) creation
• CAD and power‑system analysis tools
• Load study and technical survey execution