Solar Design Engineer

Job Description Design Engineer Renewable Energy

Position: Design Engineer – Renewable Energy (Solar – Ground Mounted Projects)
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Department: Engineering / Design
Experience: 2–5 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Electrical / Electrical & Electronics
Salary: 4.00–8.00 LPA, depending on experience and technical competency
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented Design Engineer – Renewable Energy to join our Engineering & Design team.

The candidate will be responsible for the electrical design and engineering of Solar PV projects, with a primary focus on ground-mounted and utility-scale solar projects.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Solar PV electrical design, SLD preparation, DC/AC system design, cable sizing, HT/LT systems, substation design, PVsyst, AutoCAD, and grid connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLD) for Solar PV projects.
• Prepare electrical layouts, equipment layouts, cable schedules, and interconnection drawings.
• Carry out DC and AC system design for solar PV plants.
• Perform cable sizing, voltage-drop calculations, short-circuit calculations, and electrical design calculations.
• Prepare and review BOQ/BOM, technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and engineering documents.
• Prepare and review electrical systems for 11 kV, 33 kV, and 66 kV.
• Support the design and engineering of substations and associated electrical systems.
• Prepare designs for earthing, lightning protection, auxiliary power systems, and electrical distribution systems.

PVsyst & Solar Plant Optimization

• Support PVsyst simulation and energy yield analysis.
• Assist in solar plant design optimization based on energy generation, system losses, equipment selection, and project requirements.
• Review plant electrical design to ensure efficient and execution-friendly solutions.

Vendor & Project Coordination

• Review vendor drawings, technical specifications, datasheets, and other engineering documents.
• Coordinate with Civil, Procurement, Project Execution, Vendors, Consultants, and Clients.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with project schedules and execution requirements.
• Provide technical clarification and support to project and site teams.

Site & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical support to site teams for design-related issues during project execution.
• Participate in site visits when required.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Identify design discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable:
  
• IS Standards
• IEC Standards
• CEA Regulations
• Client specifications
• Applicable grid connectivity requirements
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to approved engineering standards.

Required Technical Skills

Candidates should have strong working knowledge of:

• Solar PV Electrical Design
• Solar EPC / Renewable Energy Projects
• Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
• DC/AC System Design
• Electrical Layouts
• Cable Sizing
• Voltage Drop Calculations
• Short Circuit Calculations
• BOQ / BOM Preparation
• AutoCAD
• PVsyst
• HT/LT Systems
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Protection Systems
• Earthing & Lightning Protection
• 11 kV / 33 kV / 66 kV Systems
• Substation Design
• Grid Connectivity

Required Software Skills

• AutoCAD – Mandatory
• MS Excel – Mandatory
• PVsyst – Working Knowledge Required

Preferred Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in:
  
• Solar EPC
• Solar PV
• Renewable Energy
• Electrical Design
• Solar Power Plants
• Substation Design
• Power Projects
• Electrical EPC
• Candidates with hands-on experience in ground-mounted / utility-scale solar projects will be preferred.
• Experience in HT electrical systems, 33 kV/66 kV systems, grid connectivity, and solar plant electrical design will be an advantage.

Educational Qualification

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Key Competencies

• Strong Technical & Analytical Skills
• Electrical Design & Engineering
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Project Execution Understanding
• Good Documentation Skills
• Vendor & Client Coordination
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Under Project Deadlines
• Willingness to Travel to Project Sites