Civil / Electrical Design Engineer

The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing electrical systems for utility-scale and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants.

• Design DC systems including PV module stringing, combiner boxes, and DC cabling
• Design AC systems including inverters, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, and power distribution
• Prepare electrical layouts, single-line diagrams (SLD), wiring diagrams, and grounding layouts
• Perform electrical calculations: DC/AC sizing, Cable sizing and voltage drop, Short-circuit and protection coordination, Earthing/grounding design
• Select and specify electrical equipment (inverters, transformers, panels, breakers, cables)
• Design grid interconnection and coordinate with utilities
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC, local grid codes, and safety standards
• Use software tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, ETAP, etc..
• Support permitting, approvals, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with civil and structural teams
• Assist during construction, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Review EPC contractor drawings and as-built documentation

The Civil Design Engineer will develop civil/structural designs for solar PV plants, including:

• Site development and grading

• Access roads and drainage

• Solar module mounting structure foundations

• Equipment and substation foundations

• Retaining walls, culverts, and erosion-control structures

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, design calculations, specifications, and design reports.

• Review topographic, geotechnical, hydrological, and other site investigation data.

• Perform structural analysis and design for concrete and steel structures.

• Conduct quantity take-offs, BOQs, and support cost estimates.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable NSCP, NBCP, ACI, AISC, ASCE, and other relevant standards.

• Coordinate with electrical, structural, geotechnical, environmental, construction, and project management teams.

• Review contractor/vendor drawings, technical submittals, and as-built documents.

• Conduct site inspections and provide technical solutions to construction issues.

• Support permitting, tendering, project development, and EPC activities.

• Optimize designs for safety, constructability, cost, and long-term performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering.

• Licensed Civil/Electrical Engineer (PRC) preferred/required depending on level.

• Typically 2–5+ years of civil/structural design experience; solar, power, or infrastructure experience is an advantage.

• Experience with solar PV, substations, foundations, site development, drainage, or land development is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

For a Senior Civil/Electrical Design Engineer, experience in utility-scale solar plants, substations, NGCP projects, land development, drainage, foundations, and EPC environments can be particularly valuable.