Manager - Electrical Design

Division / Department:- Engineering & Design - Reporting to DGM

Function:- Engineering

Position Name:- Manager Design Electrical

Location:- Navi Mumbai JNPT

Job Profile

Responsible for the complete electrical design and engineering activities for utility-scale solar power projects, The role involves coordination with internal teams, consultants, vendors, DISCOMs, and regulatory authorities to ensure timely and accurate project engineering deliverables.

KRA:-

• Complete electrical design and engineering for solar power projects.
• Timely submission and approval of engineering drawings.
• Optimization of project design for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Coordination with EPC, O&M, equipment vendors, and statutory authorities.
• Compliance with applicable standards, utility requirements, and safety regulations.

Job Description: -

Technical Responsibilities

• Prepare and review SLDs, electrical layouts, cable routing, earthing layouts, and lightning protection designs.
• Design AC and DC systems for ground-mounted and rooftop solar projects.
• Review inverter, transformer, HT/LT panel, RMU, SCADA, and switchyard engineering.
• Prepare BOQs and technical specifications for electrical equipment.
• Coordinate with consultants and vendors for design optimization.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and engineering documents.
• Support procurement team in technical evaluations and vendor selection.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IS, CEA, and utility standards.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and testing activities.
• Knowledge of PV SYST
• Knowledge of batter bank and distribution
• Review energy yield assumptions and support project feasibility studies.
• Participate in design risk assessments and value engineering exercises.
• Cable loss and current calculation
• Transformer selection and calculation

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Management, Civil, Procurement, and Construction teams.
• Monitor engineering schedules and ensure timely delivery of design documents.
• Resolve site engineering issues and provide technical solutions.
• Support project execution teams during inspections and commissioning activities.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering documentation and design records.
• Develop standard engineering practices and design templates.
• Mentor and guide design engineers within the department.
• Ensure adherence to company quality and safety requirements.

Requisite Qualification

Essential - Degree- B. TECH/ B.E. (Electrical Engineering) / Diploma with 10+ years exp

Preferred - Certification in Solar Design or Power System Engineering

Requisite Experience

Essential

• 6-8 years of Experience in Wind/rooftop/Ground Mounted solar projects.
• Experience in electrical design of ground-mounted solar projects, substations, and transmission systems.

Required

• Solar PV electrical system design
• HT/LT distribution systems
• Substation and switchyard engineering
• Cable sizing and protection coordination
• Earthing and lightning protection design
• AutoCAD, PVsyst, ETAP, Sketchup, or equivalent software
• Project coordination and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills