Job description

Role & responsibilities

Senior Design Engineer

This is a technical design engineering role focusing on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) renewable solutions. The position involves both pre and post-sales design engineering activities, aimed at delivering the most optimal solar PV solutions to clients. You will report to the CEO and collaborate closely with the commercial, bid & proposal management team, contributing the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) details for projects related to ground-mounted solar PV systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Project Proposals & Design: Prepare proposals, plan, and design new solar projects.
• Engineering Documentation: Analyze data and prepare detailed engineering documents and drawings.
• System Design: Develop AC and DC Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), cable sizing, cable scheduling, and provide inputs for module and Balance of System (BOS) selection.
• Off-grid & On-grid Systems: Responsible for designing off-grid, on-grid, and utility-scale systems, especially those with a minimum voltage of 33 kV.
• Tender and Estimation Support: Provide estimation, sales support, and tendering assistance for new solar projects and design requests.
• Collaboration: Engage with the site team, internal stakeholders, EPC contractors, and clients to ensure timely project delivery.
• Solar PV Electrical System Design: Design electrical systems for solar PV projects (DC & AC system, LV, HV, EHV Substation/Switchyard/Transmission). Knowledge of PV Syst software is preferred.
• Standards Compliance: Demonstrate expertise in IEC, IEEE, and IS standards.
• Project Design Experience: Have experience designing a minimum of 5 MW AC single plants and cumulative solar capacities of at least 50 MW.

Required Skills & Software Proficiency:

• Software:
  • AUTOCAD
  • E-TAP
  • Dialux
  • PVSyst (Preferred)
• Electrical Design: Experience designing systems at voltage levels of at least 11 kV, 33 kV, or 66 kV.
• Soft Skills:
  • Self-motivated and driven.
  • Clear and effective communication.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in reading tenders and summarizing key information.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualifications:

• Required: B. Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Preferred: Masters degree in a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum: 5-8 years in Design Engineering.
• Solar Power Plant Design: Proven experience in designing solar power plants.

Battery Storage: Experience with battery storage technologies is a plus