Head of Design - Renewable Energy / EPC

Role

Lead the end-to-end Design & Engineering function for Utility-Scale Solar, Rooftop Solar, BESS, Wind and Hybrid Renewable Energy EPC projectsfrom concept and feasibility through detailed engineering, IFC, construction support, commissioning and as-built handover.

Ensure designs are technically robust, safe, compliant, constructible, cost-effective and aligned with project schedules and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Design Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across Electrical, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, SCADA, Protection, BESS and Wind.
• Establish design standards, processes, review gates, templates and approval workflows.
• Drive end-to-end engineering delivery: Concept Basic Engineering Detailed Engineering IFC Construction Support Commissioning As-Built.
• Ensure alignment with project schedules, procurement strategy, construction methodology and budgets.

Technical Leadership

• Lead design and engineering for Solar PV, BESS, Wind, Hybrid projects, EHV systems and grid connectivity.
• Review key technical aspects including PV layouts, energy yield, BESS sizing and architecture, hybrid configurations, substations, protection systems and power evacuation.
• Ensure compliance with IS, IEC, IEEE, CEA, BIS, NFPA, Grid Codes and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with OEMs, utilities, consultants and customers on technical approvals and integration.

Design Quality, Optimisation & Compliance

• Establish robust design review, verification and approval systems.
• Minimise design errors, site rework, NCRs and engineering-related delays.
• Drive CAPEX optimisation, value engineering, standardisation and lifecycle cost improvements.
• Ensure designs balance performance, energy yield, safety, constructability, reliability and cost.

Procurement & Project Support

• Support technical specifications, BOQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawings and technical negotiations.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Resolve RFIs, TQs, NCRs and site technical issues within agreed timelines.
• Manage design changes and ensure smooth handover from Engineering through Commissioning.

Team & Business Leadership

• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary Design & Engineering team.
• Define KPIs, roles, accountability and technical capability development.
• Support Pre-Sales and Business Development with technical solutions, feasibility,

Key Deliverables

• On-time Basic, Detailed Engineering and IFC releases.
• Minimum design errors, rework and NCRs.
• Optimised CAPEX through value engineering.
• Timely grid, statutory and customer approvals.
• Effective Engineering Procurement Construction Commissioning handover.
• Successful commissioning and as-built documentation.
• Improved design standardisation, productivity and engineering TAT.

Preferred candidate profile

• 1520+ years of experience in Renewable Energy, EPC or Power Infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on and leadership experience in Utility-Scale Solar EPC.
• Strong expertise in EHV systems, substations, power evacuation and grid connectivity.
• Good experience in BESS, Solar + BESS and Hybrid Renewable Energy projects.
• Experience in Wind EPC / Wind-Solar Hybrid projects preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Strong understanding of EPC execution, constructability, procurement, value engineering and technical risk management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of PVSyst, AutoCAD, ETAP/Power Factory, PVcase/Helioscope, STAAD or similar engineering tools preferred.

Ideal candidate:

A strategic, hands-on engineering leader capable of independently owning the complete Design & Engineering function for Solar + BESS + Wind/Hybrid EPC projects, while balancing technical performance, safety, energy yield, constructability, timelines and CAPEX.

Priority will be given to candidates with proven end-to-end experience across Utility-Scale Solar, BESS, EHV Infrastructure and Wind/Hybrid projects, with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams on large EPC projects.

Please send your updated resume (not more than 2 pages) to : [email removed].