Renewable energy continues to play a major role in shaping the future of sustainable power generation across Africa. As governments, industries, and private investors increasingly focus on clean energy solutions, organizations operating within the renewable energy sector are expanding their teams to support the growing demand for utility-scale energy infrastructure projects.
Powergen Renewable Energy has announced several senior-level job opportunities in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization is seeking experienced professionals to support large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) initiatives.
These opportunities are suitable for professionals with expertise in renewable energy development, project management, engineering, mining sector business development, and utility-scale infrastructure implementation.
The available positions are:
- Senior Business Development – Mining
- Project Developer – Utility Scale
- Owner’s Engineer – Large-Scale Solar PV & BESS
- Senior Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS
The roles are based in Nairobi and target senior professionals with strong experience in energy infrastructure, project execution, stakeholder management, and renewable energy systems.
1. Senior Business Development – Mining
The Senior Business Development – Mining role focuses on identifying and expanding renewable energy opportunities within the mining sector. The successful candidate will be expected to support the organization’s strategic growth efforts by building partnerships, identifying potential clients, and driving commercial discussions related to renewable energy solutions for mining operations.
The position requires a strong understanding of the energy needs within mining environments, including off-grid and hybrid energy solutions that support operational efficiency and sustainability goals.
Key duties and responsibilities may include:
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the mining sector
- Developing strategic partnerships with mining companies and stakeholders
- Supporting commercial negotiations and proposal development
- Building relationships with project financiers, developers, and technical partners
- Conducting market analysis to identify renewable energy opportunities
- Collaborating with internal technical and project teams during project development
- Supporting contract negotiations and commercial agreements
- Providing insights on market trends within mining and renewable energy sectors
- Assisting in business growth strategies across targeted markets
- Representing the company during industry events and stakeholder engagements
The role is suitable for professionals with extensive experience in business development, energy infrastructure, mining operations, or renewable energy markets. Candidates with experience in utility-scale projects and energy transition initiatives may find the role particularly relevant.
The position also requires strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning capabilities.
2. Project Developer – Utility Scale
The Project Developer – Utility Scale position focuses on the development and advancement of large-scale renewable energy projects from concept stage through implementation readiness.
The successful candidate will support project origination, permitting, stakeholder coordination, and development activities associated with utility-scale energy infrastructure projects.
This role is important in ensuring that renewable energy projects progress efficiently through technical, commercial, environmental, and regulatory stages.
Key duties and responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the identification and development of utility-scale renewable energy projects
- Coordinating project development activities across multiple stakeholders
- Assisting in land acquisition and permitting processes
- Managing relationships with government agencies and regulatory bodies
- Supporting environmental and social impact assessment processes
- Coordinating project feasibility studies and due diligence activities
- Assisting in financial and commercial evaluations for project viability
- Collaborating with engineering, legal, and commercial teams
- Supporting grid connection and utility engagement activities
- Monitoring project timelines, risks, and development milestones
- Preparing project documentation and development reports
- Supporting transaction and investment readiness activities
The role requires strong project coordination and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience in renewable energy development, infrastructure projects, or utility-scale power generation projects may be beneficial.
Professionals with knowledge of solar PV projects, battery energy storage systems, energy regulations, and project financing environments may also find the role suitable.
3. Owner’s Engineer – Large-Scale Solar PV & BESS
The Owner’s Engineer – Large-Scale Solar PV & BESS role focuses on technical oversight and engineering support for utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system projects.
The position involves supporting project execution while ensuring engineering quality, technical compliance, and alignment with project specifications and standards.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, contractors, project developers, and technical stakeholders during various project phases.
Key duties and responsibilities may include:
- Providing technical oversight for large-scale solar PV and BESS projects
- Reviewing engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation
- Monitoring contractor performance and technical compliance
- Supporting procurement and technical evaluation processes
- Ensuring projects comply with engineering standards and specifications
- Participating in project planning, design reviews, and execution meetings
- Supporting quality assurance and quality control processes
- Reviewing construction methodologies and technical deliverables
- Identifying engineering risks and supporting mitigation measures
- Supporting commissioning and testing activities
- Coordinating with project managers, developers, and EPC contractors
- Preparing technical reports and project documentation
- Monitoring project schedules and technical milestones
- Supporting performance optimization initiatives for renewable energy systems
The role is designed for senior engineering professionals with expertise in utility-scale renewable energy systems, particularly solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage technologies.
Strong understanding of engineering standards, project delivery frameworks, technical compliance, and renewable energy infrastructure is important for this role.
4. Senior Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS
The Senior Project Manager – Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS role focuses on overseeing the successful planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale renewable energy projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery activities while ensuring projects are completed within timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
This role requires strong leadership, project coordination, stakeholder management, and infrastructure delivery expertise.
Key duties and responsibilities may include:
- Leading utility-scale solar PV and BESS project implementation activities
- Managing project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
- Coordinating internal project teams and external stakeholders
- Monitoring project risks and implementing mitigation measures
- Managing contractor and consultant performance
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and technical standards
- Supporting project reporting and stakeholder communication
- Coordinating procurement and supply chain activities
- Overseeing construction progress and implementation milestones
- Supporting project commissioning and operational readiness
- Managing project governance and documentation processes
- Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance requirements are met
- Supporting commercial and financial management activities
- Collaborating with engineering, commercial, and development teams
The role is suitable for experienced project management professionals with backgrounds in renewable energy infrastructure, utility-scale construction, engineering projects, or energy sector implementation.
Experience managing large infrastructure projects involving solar PV systems, energy storage systems, EPC contractors, and cross-functional teams may be highly valuable.
Growing Demand for Renewable Energy Professionals in Kenya
Kenya continues to position itself as a regional leader in renewable energy development. Increased investment in solar energy, battery storage technologies, and sustainable infrastructure has created rising demand for experienced professionals across technical, engineering, commercial, and project delivery functions.
Organizations operating within the renewable energy industry are increasingly seeking professionals capable of supporting large-scale infrastructure development while addressing sustainability goals, energy access challenges, and long-term energy transition priorities.
The opportunities at Powergen Renewable Energy reflect the continued expansion of renewable energy investments in Kenya and across the wider African region.
Professionals with experience in utility-scale energy projects, engineering management, infrastructure development, business development, or project delivery may find these roles suitable for career advancement within the clean energy sector.
Career Opportunities in Utility-Scale Renewable Energy
Utility-scale renewable energy projects continue to create employment opportunities for professionals in areas such as:
- Renewable energy engineering
- Utility-scale solar project management
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Energy infrastructure development
- Commercial and business development
- Environmental and social project coordination
- Project finance and investment support
- EPC management
- Grid integration and energy systems planning
- Technical advisory and owner’s engineering services
The renewable energy industry increasingly requires professionals who can support both technical implementation and commercial growth strategies within rapidly evolving energy markets.
Application Process
Interested candidates can explore full job details and application procedures through the official careers platform of Powergen Renewable Energy.
Applications should be submitted before the respective deadlines indicated on the organization’s recruitment portal.
