Solar Design Engineer
Solarsquare Energy · Pune · onsite · Posted 57d ago
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SolarSquare
Location: Pune City, Maharashtra, India
Work Mode: On-site
Industry: Renewables & Environment
Job Description
About SolarSquare:
At SolarSquare we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India.
In 3 years we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission.
Know Us a Bit Better Through These Links
Techcrunch SolarSquare articleElevation - Podcast with SolarSquare FoundersStartup by IIT Grads Helps Indian Homes Run on Zero Electricity, Earns Rs 200 Crore in RevenuesThe Climate Conversations ft Solar SquareElevation Capital - SolarSquare
Role Overview
The Design Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end engineering design of solar PV projects, including AC/DC system design, shadow analysis, and energy estimation using tools like HelioScope and PVsyst. The role involves preparing detailed design layouts, BoM/BoQ, and technical documentation based on site inputs. The individual will work closely with the Project Execution team to understand requirements and ensure accurate and timely delivery of designs.
Experience: Min 2 years of Design experience in the solar field.
Qualification: B.Tech either in electrical, mechanical or instrumentation engineering.
Know-how
Should be Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, MS OfficeShould be well versed with Solar Design Software HelioScope. Should be able to do Shadow Analysis using Helioscope and PVsyst.Energy Estimation and Generation Simulation using PVSyst and should be able to do AC/DC loss calculation and selection of cable, fault calculation of system, Earthing design calculation, Protection schemes, etc.BoM Preparation and BoQ preparation of Entire Solar PV Plant based on Detailed Site Survey inputs.Design of ACDBs / LT Panels / HT Panels by selecting different switchgear, SPD, meters, and other components.Should be able to interpret complex electrical wiring diagrams for LT and HT side, protection schemes, etc. Knowledge of different types of module mounting structuresShould be able to interpret civil / architectural drawings, elevation drawings, cross-section drawings. Knowledge of STAAD Pro and Structural Design Calculations according to Wind Speed will be an added advantage.Having knowledge and exposure of working at site with project execution teams will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Manage the work of engineering design of different projects, recognize the requirements from the Project Execution team and interact with them on a daily basis regarding the design & engineering concept of the projects in hand.Prepare the design and do the calculations and delivering to the Project Execution team. And also prepare the BoM and with technical details.DC & AC side designing which includes design & selection, calculating the rating of the switchgear and protection required in the system, cable sizing, Earthing calculations, etc.DC side designing of solar rooftop PV projects, which includes the stringing calculations. 5. Shadow Analysis of the solar project.PVsyst report for estimating the Yield Generation of the Solar Plant. Fluent in PVsyst and Helioscope.Reviewal of AutoCAD Design. Preparing HelioScope Scene, PVSyst Report, and Google Sketchup.
SolarSquare
Location: Pune City, Maharashtra, India
Work Mode: On-site
Industry: Renewables & Environment
Job Description
About SolarSquare:
At SolarSquare we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India.
In 3 years we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission.
Know Us a Bit Better Through These Links
Techcrunch SolarSquare articleElevation - Podcast with SolarSquare FoundersStartup by IIT Grads Helps Indian Homes Run on Zero Electricity, Earns Rs 200 Crore in RevenuesThe Climate Conversations ft Solar SquareElevation Capital - SolarSquare
Role Overview
The Design Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end engineering design of solar PV projects, including AC/DC system design, shadow analysis, and energy estimation using tools like HelioScope and PVsyst. The role involves preparing detailed design layouts, BoM/BoQ, and technical documentation based on site inputs. The individual will work closely with the Project Execution team to understand requirements and ensure accurate and timely delivery of designs.
Experience: Min 2 years of Design experience in the solar field.
Qualification: B.Tech either in electrical, mechanical or instrumentation engineering.
Know-how
Should be Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, MS OfficeShould be well versed with Solar Design Software HelioScope. Should be able to do Shadow Analysis using Helioscope and PVsyst.Energy Estimation and Generation Simulation using PVSyst and should be able to do AC/DC loss calculation and selection of cable, fault calculation of system, Earthing design calculation, Protection schemes, etc.BoM Preparation and BoQ preparation of Entire Solar PV Plant based on Detailed Site Survey inputs.Design of ACDBs / LT Panels / HT Panels by selecting different switchgear, SPD, meters, and other components.Should be able to interpret complex electrical wiring diagrams for LT and HT side, protection schemes, etc. Knowledge of different types of module mounting structuresShould be able to interpret civil / architectural drawings, elevation drawings, cross-section drawings. Knowledge of STAAD Pro and Structural Design Calculations according to Wind Speed will be an added advantage.Having knowledge and exposure of working at site with project execution teams will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Manage the work of engineering design of different projects, recognize the requirements from the Project Execution team and interact with them on a daily basis regarding the design & engineering concept of the projects in hand.Prepare the design and do the calculations and delivering to the Project Execution team. And also prepare the BoM and with technical details.DC & AC side designing which includes design & selection, calculating the rating of the switchgear and protection required in the system, cable sizing, Earthing calculations, etc.DC side designing of solar rooftop PV projects, which includes the stringing calculations. 5. Shadow Analysis of the solar project.PVsyst report for estimating the Yield Generation of the Solar Plant. Fluent in PVsyst and Helioscope.Reviewal of AutoCAD Design. Preparing HelioScope Scene, PVSyst Report, and Google Sketchup.
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Skills
AC DC system designCable fault calculationDesign of ACDBsInterpret civil architectural drawingsInterpret complex electrical wiring diagramsKnowledge of different types of module mounting structuresSystem Earthing design calculationPvsystSketchupAutoCADStaad ProBom PreparationLT PanelsHT PanelsEnergy EstimationProtection schemesHelioscopeshadow analysisStructural design calculationsBoq PreparationMS Office
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