Civil/Structural Design Engineer

Position Title: Civil/Structural Design Engineer
Location: Dakar, Senegal (with potential travel to rural sites)
Company: Eclipse Holdings
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
Eclipse Holdings is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Civil/Structural Design Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of containerized energy and digital infrastructure systems for our flagship project, Yoonu Leer.
Yoonu Leer aims to revolutionize rural electrification by combining solar power, battery storage, and Bitcoin mining to unlock energy access in underserved communities. You will play a critical role in designing the modular, field-deployable infrastructure that enables this innovation to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review design drawings, site plans, construction documents, specifications, and technical reports for modular and site-adapted structures.
• Perform engineering calculations to support the design of container platforms, equipment supports, PV foundations, battery housing, and rural substructures.
• Design and analyze steel and reinforced concrete components under static, dynamic, and seismic loads.
• Support FEED studies and site-specific foundation designs in remote or constrained environments.
• Contribute to the development of modular, factory-built structural solutions for fast deployment in rural areas.
• Conduct or supervise site investigations, walkdowns, and construction oversight when necessary.
• Coordinate across disciplines (electrical, civil, mechanical) to ensure fully integrated design packages.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes (international and regional), standards, and internal QA/QC procedures.
• Prepare material take-offs, cost and schedule estimates, and support the procurement of structural elements.
• Create or review as-built documentation and provide engineering support during installation and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to technical documentation for grant applications, reports, and stakeholder presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Solid foundational knowledge of structural analysis, mechanics of materials, and reinforced concrete/steel design
• Experience or coursework related to energy infrastructure, modular design, or rural construction
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills in English and French
• Familiarity with international design standards (e.g., IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE)
• Experience in conducting structural design calculations (hand and software-based)
• Ability to assess constructability, durability, and logistics in rural or off-grid contexts
• Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams, with flexibility for evolving project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency or familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, NavisWorks, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD.Pro, or MathCAD
• Experience with containerized structures, industrial buildings, or off-grid utility projects
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) techniques and tools
• Familiarity with energy systems (PV foundations, battery enclosures) is an asset
• Enthusiasm for sustainable infrastructure, rural development, and digital innovation

Why Join Eclipse Holdings?
Eclipse Holdings is a Senegalese-American engineering firm developing next-generation infrastructure at the intersection of energy access, financial inclusion, and digital sovereignty. Our work with Yoonu Leer is pioneering a new model for electrification in Africa. As part of our team, you’ll be part of a mission to bridge engineering excellence with local impact—while contributing to a globally relevant model for energy-fintech infrastructure.