Design Engineering Lead – Altgen Botswana

October 29, 2026

Job Description

A renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Design Engineering Lead to provide technical design leadership for a major utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Botswana.

Job Summary

Employer: ALTGEN BOTSWANA
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Maun, Botswana
Category: Engineering
Salary: $85k – $110k p.a.
Closing Date: 2026-11-11

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical design leadership for a major utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Botswana.
  • Act as the technical design authority, leading engineering from concept design through detailed engineering, construction and commissioning.
  • Serve as a key technical interface with EPC contractors, the Owner’s Engineer, Lenders’ Technical Advisor and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

The successful candidate will act as the technical design authority, leading engineering from concept design through to detailed engineering, construction and commissioning. The role will also serve as a key technical interface with EPC contractors, the Owner’s Engineer, Lenders’ Technical Advisor and other project stakeholders. This is a senior technical leadership position requiring extensive experience on large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects, together with strong multidisciplinary expertise across electrical, civil, structural, substation, high-voltage transmission, grid connection, SCADA and communications. Engineering Registration Board (ERB) registration is required. Candidates who are not currently registered must be able to obtain the required registration upon appointment, subject to applicable requirements.

Salary

$85k – $110k p.a.

How to Apply

Email applications to [email protected]. Visit www.altgen.com for more information.

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