Sr Design Engineer – Solar Plant


Location:

Gurugram

Reporting To:

  • Head Design

Department:

  • Design

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Certification in solar design will be an added advantage.

Experience::

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in solar plant design, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering role.
  • Experience in designing large-scale solar PV systems (ground-mounted and rooftop).
  • Familiarity with grid-connected and off-grid systems.

Technical Knowledge:

  • Proficiency in solar design tools such as Sketch-up, PVsyst, AutoCAD, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical design, including string sizing, inverter selection, and power distribution.
  • Understanding of relevant standards, codes, and regulations
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems and plant monitoring technologies.
  • Knowledge of BESS

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills to interact with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Leadership skills to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Roles & Responsibilities (as stated and not limited to):

  • Lead the design of solar PV systems, including system sizing, layout, single-line diagrams (SLD), and detailed engineering.
  • Perform energy yield simulations using software such as PVsyst, etc.
  • Conduct site visits to assess obstructions, LT panel distances, and other site-specific details for capacity and layout preparation.
  • Work closely with Sales, Projects and Procurement teams to generate final Bill of Materials (BOMs) and provide design solutions that enhance fabrication efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Communicate with all major stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve design department objectives and ensure design document quality meets client and regulatory guidelines.
  • Develop proper communication channels with Business Development, Site Survey, and Procurement teams for accurate project size assessment, layout creation, material selection, and cost estimations and optimisation.
  • Review and approve vendor submissions, ensuring alignment with design specifications and quality standards.
  • Provide corrective actions for design constraints and offer technical support to the Procurement, Business Development, Asset Management and Project teams.
  • Identify resource requirements and assign tasks to meet design goals, ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.
  • Conduct monthly training sessions to enhance team members’ technical skills and provide guidance for survey teams to capture necessary project details.
  • Recommend new tools and technologies to optimize design processes and develop best design practices to enhance efficiency.
  • Maintain proper documentation for site visits, designing and costing.
  • Capture and track the status of projects in progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
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