Electrical Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities :

Electrical Design & Engineering: -

• Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, cable routing, earthing layouts, and lightning protection designs.
• Design AC and DC electrical systems for ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV projects.
• Perform cable sizing, cable loss, current-carrying capacity, and voltage drop calculations.
• Select and size transformers, HT/LT panels, RMUs, inverters, and associated electrical equipment.
• Review switchyard, SCADA, and power distribution engineering.

Technical Documentation: -

• Prepare BOQs, technical specifications, datasheets, and engineering deliverables.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, design calculations, and engineering documents.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IS, CEA, and utility standards.

Procurement & Vendor Support :-

• Support procurement through technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Coordinate with OEMs, consultants, and vendors to optimize design and project cost.
• Participate in value engineering and design risk assessment exercises.

Project Coordination :-

• Collaborate 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 support during construction, testing, and commissioning.

Feasibility & Performance : -

• Use PVsyst for energy yield analysis and design validation.
• Review energy yield assumptions and support project feasibility studies.
• Design battery bank and electrical distribution systems for integrated solar projects.

Required Skills : -

• Strong expertise in AC/DC system design for solar projects
• HT/LT Panels, RMU, Switchyard & SCADA engineering
• Transformer selection and electrical calculations
• Cable sizing, voltage drop, and protection coordination
• Earthing & lightning protection design
• PVsyst, AutoCAD, ETAP (preferred), and MS Office
• Working knowledge of IEC, IS, and CEA standards

Other Responsibilities • Maintain 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.