Solar Design Engineer

Position: Solar Power Plant Design Engineer
Experience: 3–5 Years
Industry: Solar Renewable Energy / Solar EPC
Project Experience: 1 MW to 50 MW Solar Power Plants
Location: As per Project Requirement
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Solar Power Plant Design Engineer with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in the design and execution of utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects ranging from 1 MW to 50 MW.

The candidate will be responsible for engineering, design, procurement support, installation, testing, commissioning, project coordination, and statutory approvals for solar power projects.

Key Responsibilities1. Solar Plant Design & Engineering

• Prepare and review complete Solar PV plant electrical designs from concept to detailed engineering.
• Prepare/review Single Line Diagrams (SLD), electrical layouts, cable schedules, earthing and lightning protection layouts.
• Design DC and AC systems including:
• PV module/string configuration
• DC combiner boxes
• Inverters
• AC/DC cables
• LT/HT panels
• Transformers
• HT switchgear
• RMU/VCB
• SCADA and monitoring systems
• Perform DC/AC capacity calculations and equipment sizing.
• Prepare cable sizing, voltage-drop, short-circuit and load calculations.
• Develop plant layout, module layout, inverter/transformer placement and evacuation system design.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical and instrumentation teams.

2. Solar Design Software

Candidate should have working knowledge of relevant engineering software such as:

• PVsyst – energy yield analysis and plant simulation
• AutoCAD – electrical and plant layouts
• PVsyst / Helioscope / similar solar design tools
• MS Excel – engineering calculations, BOQ and analysis
• MS Project / Primavera P6 – basic project planning preferred
• Google Earth / GIS tools – site assessment preferred

3. Procurement & Technical Evaluation

• Prepare technical specifications, BOQ/BOM and material requisitions.
• Support procurement of modules, inverters, transformers, HT/LT panels, cables, structures, SCADA and other BOS items.
• Review vendor technical offers and prepare technical comparison statements.
• Review vendor drawings, datasheets, GA drawings and technical documents.
• Coordinate with suppliers for technical clarifications and material delivery.

4. Project Execution

• Coordinate and monitor installation activities at project sites.
• Provide engineering support during:
• Module installation
• MMS/structure installation
• DC cable laying and termination
• Inverter installation
• AC/HT cable installation
• Transformer and HT equipment installation
• Earthing and lightning protection
• SCADA and communication systems
• Resolve engineering and site execution issues.

5. Testing & Commissioning

• Prepare/review testing and commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate testing of:
• PV strings
• DC cables
• AC/LT cables
• Transformers
• HT cables
• HT switchgear
• Protection relays
• Earthing systems
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, synchronization and plant commissioning.
• Support performance testing and final project handover.

6. Statutory Approvals & Compliance

• Coordinate with statutory authorities and DISCOM/utility agencies for project approvals.
• Support documentation for:
• Electrical Inspector / CEIG approval
• Grid connectivity approval
• Net metering / open access approvals, as applicable
• HT connection and synchronization
• Electrical safety compliance
• Other project-specific statutory approvals
• Ensure designs comply with applicable CEA regulations, IS/IEC standards, DISCOM requirements and project specifications.

7. Documentation

• Prepare and maintain:
• Design calculations
• SLDs and layouts
• BOQ/BOM
• Technical specifications
• Datasheets
• Method statements
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
• Testing and commissioning reports
• As-built drawings
• Operation & Maintenance documentation
• Project handover dossiers

Required Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Solar PV Design / Solar EPC / Renewable Energy projects.
• Experience in 1 MW to 50 MW solar power plant projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design and solar PV plant engineering.
• Good understanding of DC, AC, LT and HT systems.
• Knowledge of applicable IS/IEC standards, CEA regulations and electrical safety requirements.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience in PVsyst and AutoCAD.
• Experience in utility-scale solar EPC projects.
• Knowledge of SCADA, weather monitoring systems and plant monitoring.
• Experience with grid-connected solar power plants and HT evacuation systems.
• Exposure to CEIG/electrical inspector approvals and DISCOM coordination.
• Ability to independently review drawings and resolve site engineering issues.

Key Competencies

• Solar PV Plant Design
• Electrical Engineering
• PVsyst
• AutoCAD
• BOQ/BOM Preparation
• Procurement & Vendor Coordination
• Project Execution
• Testing & Commissioning
• Statutory Approvals
• Documentation & As-Built Engineering
• Site Coordination
• Problem Solving

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹42,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person