Access to Energy Solution Architect – English Speaking Africa at Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of €26.6 billion in FY2015, our 185,000 employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, ...

 

Access to Energy Solution Architect – English Speaking Africa

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience6 - 12 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

As a Technical Project & Solutions Engineer, you will be a core member of the Access to Energy (A2E) English‑Speaking Africa team, driving high‑impact electrification and energy‑access projects across the region. Based in Nairobi, you will lead the design, technical proposal development, customer engagement, and execution of A2E solutions, including solar PV, microgrids, hybrid systems, and energy‑storage technologies.

This role is ideal for a passionate engineer eager to combine technical expertise with project leadership and customer impact in an international, multicultural environment.

What will you do?

  • Lead and manage technical‑commercial tenders and quotations for the Access to Energy business.
  • Drive end-to-end project/tender cycles, coordinating across BD teams, customers, partners, and R&D to ensure high‑quality and timely bid submissions (technical & commercial).
  • Develop techno‑commercial proposals, including system design, architecture solutions, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
  • Create electrical designs and drawings using Electrical AutoCAD.
  • Engage closely with customers to understand their energy needs and develop optimized technical solutions.
  • Oversee on‑ground implementation of pilot and showcase projects.
  • Work with global A2E and R&D teams to align product use, specifications, and system capabilities.
  • Deliver technical support to customers and partners on system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting (solar PV, storage, hybrid, off-grid solutions).
  • Identify opportunities for product improvement and new solution development based on market and customer insights.
  • Support and deliver technical training for internal teams, customers, and partners.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

  • Strong theoretical and hands-on knowledge of solar products and solutions (inverters, charge controllers, solar VFDs, microgrids, etc.).
  • Proficient in technical drawing using Electrical AutoCAD.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with international teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels within the A2E ecosystem.
  • Nairobi-based role with frequent travel (2–3 months annually).

Who will you report to?

  • This position reports directly to the A2E Business Director, AAF & Performance Management.
  • The role is an individual contributor position, working collaboratively across the English‑Speaking Africa (ESA) region and engaging with cross‑functional stakeholders within the Access to Energy ecosystem.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Project Management experience is an added advantage).
  • 6–12 years’ experience in the design, installation, and commissioning of off‑grid and on‑grid PV systems.
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to performance, a high level of customer focus, an entrepreneurial mindset with leadership capabilities, and a collaborative team spirit, while thriving in a multicultural and international environment.
  • Strong MS Office skills, including presentation and report-writing capability.
  • Excellent communication skills and a positive, solutions-driven attitude.
  • Microgrid architectures.
  • Off‑grid and on‑grid PV product knowledge.
  • PV‑diesel hybrid system design & Solar irrigation systems.
  • Ability to prepare optimized techno‑commercial offers.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Schneider Electric on careers.se.com to apply

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