I'm looking for project engineering, design, or technical leadership roles in solar PV and renewable energy, on-site or remote. I bring strong system-design capability (PVSyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope, HOMER Pro), end-to-end project ownership, and a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery in demanding environments.
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Kato Phillip Mayega
@katophillipmayega
Electrical Engineer, 5+ yrs delivering solar PV projects up to 24 MWp across Africa — feasibility, design to commissioning.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
At Aptech Africa Ltd, I deliver solar PV, hybrid storage, and solar water-pumping projects, from feasibility and energy audits through design, installation oversight, and commissioning. I also prepare technical proposals and quotations based on client requirements and site assessments.
At Ofgen Africa, I managed a portfolio of commercial, industrial, and utility solar installations totalling 24.2 MWp. I prepared and controlled project budgets, designed PV systems, and delivered operations and maintenance protocols.
On projects including UNHCR Sub-Office Adjumani, I managed execution from design through commissioning and coordinated technicians and Huawei technical support for energy storage integration. I hold a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Kyambogo University and certifications in solar PV systems and solar PV project development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AL
Current
Project Engineer (Solar PV & Renewable Energy)
Aptech Africa Ltd
Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)
Lead end-to-end delivery of solar PV, hybrid storage, and solar water-pumping systems across domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. Prepare technical proposals, design systems using PV*SOL, PVSyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope, and HOMER Pro, and manage post-commissioning operations.
CL
Current
Electrical Manager
CN Engineering Consultants & Contractors Ltd.
Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Designed electrical systems for 6+ commercial building projects valued at $200K+. Supervised installations, conducted site inspections, and enforced safety protocols.
OA
Technical Engineer
Ofgen Africa
Nov 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 3 months)
Prepared and controlled project budgets from $30K to over $1.2M, achieving average cost savings of 12%. Led cross-functional teams of 10+ engineers and technicians, achieving a 95% on-time completion rate, and managed a portfolio of 7+ solar installations totalling 24.2 MWp.
SB
Apprentice Solar PV Engineer
SolarNow BV
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)
Conducted site assessments and supported solar array configuration and inverter sizing. Participated in installation of 7+ residential systems and diagnosed performance issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NC
Nakawa Vocational Training College
Certificate, Solar PV Systems
Certificate in Design, Installation & Maintenance of Solar PV Systems, completed in 2023.
Kyambogo University
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
2017 - 2022
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Kyambogo University, completed in 2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
UgandaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
96k-110k USD
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