A company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Thermal Delivery Engineer to join the team in Nairobi, Kenya, and lead the technical delivery of thermal energy projects across Africa.
You will be joining a major investor in renewable energy infrastructure, delivering innovative, technology-agnostic solutions — including thermal, solar, battery storage, and biomass — to commercial and industrial clients across Africa and the Middle East.
The role covers the full project lifecycle — from pre-construction to commissioning and post-delivery support — with a strong focus on solid-fired power and steam generation systems.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position requiring deep technical expertise, experience managing complex projects in emerging markets, and a passion for driving decarbonisation across the region.
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Education Requirements
- Engineering degree (preferably with Honours in Mechanical/Thermodynamic Engineering) from a reputable university.
Experience Requirements
- Strong knowledge of the renewable thermal industry in Africa.
- Proven experience with solid-fired power plants/CHP plants (minimum 1MW) and solid-fired steam boiler projects (minimum 6t/h).
- Minimum 7 years’ experience as a design engineer for thermal power plants.
Responsibilities
Pre-Construction
- Collaborate with Business Development Teams across markets to develop and deliver innovative and complex decarbonisation solutions for clients.
- Review and assist in updating standard technical contract documentation.
- Review tender proposals and technical specifications.
- Identify and work with key vendors in each country.
- Prepare scopes of work and manage third-party consultants.
- Guide construction partners through technical specifications and provide training as needed.
- Conduct site visits to assess technical risks.
- Engage with clients’ technical teams.
- Train site engineers.
- Review engineering drawings and documentation from vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Lead HSE and design safety reviews.
Construction and Commissioning
- Manage technical delivery of projects with the Project Manager.
- Oversee design by vendors, contractors, and third-party consultants.
- Manage technical interfaces and relationships with external consultants.
- Lead internal technical team on each project.
- Ensure compliance with PPA and technical requirements.
- Support implementation of QA/QC plans and acceptance testing.
- Conduct regular site visits and manage technical compliance during construction.
- Supervise construction partners’ technical teams and ensure commissioning processes meet internal standards.
- Ensure all technical documentation aligns with internal requirements.
Post-Commissioning
- Manage contractor/vendor technical liabilities.
- Assess plant performance against PPA and vendor obligations.
- Oversee O&M technical obligations of partners and contractors.
- Conduct project debriefs and provides feedback to the internal technical team.
Reporting
- Fulfill internal reporting and management requirements.
- Provide regular project updates and briefings.
As a lean organisation, team members are expected to contribute beyond their core responsibilities, including involvement in project development, sales, reporting, and administrative tasks.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.
- Excellent written English; additional African languages an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant design software.
- Passion for decarbonisation in Africa.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Strong understanding of the technical aspects of Thermal markets
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