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Position Title: Electromechanical Engineer.
• Location: Dakar, Senegal (with potential travel to rural sitesas needed)
• Company: Eclipse Holdings
• Employment Type: Full time, Internship, 6 Months Contract
About the Role
Eclipse Holdings is seeking a versatile and hands-on Electromechanical Engineer to support the design, integration, and deployment of hybrid infrastructure systems under the Yoonu Leer initiative.
Yoonu Leer is a bold new model for rural electrification, combining solar PV, battery storage, and Bitcoin mining into a decentralized, modular system. The Electromechanical Engineer will bridge mechanical, electrical, and installation needs, ensuring robust and efficient deployment of
containerized infrastructure in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the integration of electrical and mechanical subsystems within modular containers: solar inverters, batteries, racking systems, HVAC, and mining hardware.
• Design and support mechanical mounting systems (panels, batteries, inverters, transformers, air-flow, and cooling structures).
• Assist in the layout, wiring, and balance of system (BoS) configuration for PV and BESS systems.
• Coordinate and test thermal management strategies for mining loads and sensitive electronics.
• Support the selection and integration of electromechanical components, including enclosures, cable trays, switches, protective de vices, and airflow systems.
• Develop installation procedures, assembly drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Participate in field deployment, including inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and system commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, safety regulations, and local codes.
• Collaborate with the structural and electrical engineering teams to ensure full-system alignment.
• Assist in preparing documentation for grant proposals, compliance submissions, and technical presentations.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master degree in Electromechanical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Energy Systems Engineering
• Solid understanding of PV, battery, and inverter technologies, along with their mechanical and electrical installation requirements
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams (SLDs), mechanical layouts, and installation manuals
• Experience in or exposure to rural or off-grid energy systems
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in interdisciplinary settings
• Effective communication skills in French and English
• Willingness to travel to deployment sites and contribute to hands-on implementation
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of low-voltage system integration, protection devices, and load management
• Familiarity with cooling systems, cable management, and field deployment of enclosed systems
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or PVsyst is a plus
• Previous exposure to microgrids, mining rigs, or industrial automation
• Ability to evaluate component specifications and assist in procurement decisions
Why Join Eclipse Holdings?
Eclipse Holdings is a Senegalese-American infrastructure company at the fo refront of energy innovation in Africa. Through the Yoonu Leer project, we are demonstrating how Africa can lead the future of clean energy, rural development, and digital infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in real-world, impactful deployments, while helping build a new paradigm for energy independence and local economic growth.