The Solar Design & Engineering Specialist is a critical role responsible for both Pre-Sales technical support and detailed Post-Sales system design and execution. This position requires strong technical skills in solar PV system design, costing, proposal drafting, and detailed engineering documentation.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Pre-Sales Design & Costing
Design and Proposal Drafting: Prepare high-quality SketchUp drawings, conduct PVSYST simulations and generate reports to optimize system performance and present technical solutions to potential clients.
Costing and Tendering: Prepare accurate pre-sales costing sheets and draft technical proposals. Conduct thorough Tender study and prepare detailed costing sheets to support bid submissions.
Client Management: Check all pre-sales designs and costs for accuracy. Attend and conduct Meetings with clients to understand requirements, present technical solutions, and address queries.
- Post-Sales Design & Execution
Site Analysis and Survey: Conduct detailed Post-sales survey and site analysis to gather necessary data for final system design, including preparing survey reports.
Detailed Engineering: Develop complete and exact engineering documentation, including SketchUp design, detailed drawings, and preparation of Bill of Materials (BOM).
Performance Optimization: Utilize PVSYST software for final performance modeling and system validation. Prepare comprehensive Calculation sheets for all system components.
Project Management Support: Prepare Meeting Minutes (MOM) sheets for internal and external project meetings. Review and check vendor quotations for technical compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Execution Target
Drive the Design, Engineering, and Execution aspects to meet a monthly target of 3+ MWp per month.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Metrics
- Execution Volume: Successful design and engineering contribution to 3+ MWp per month of executed projects.
- Design Accuracy: Number of revisions required for detailed drawings and BOM.
- Proposal Success Rate: Percentage of pre-sales proposals converted to orders.
- Documentation Quality: Timeliness and completeness of Survey reports, BOM, and MOM sheets.
- Costing Accuracy: Variance between pre-sales cost estimates and final project procurement costs.
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in SketchUp for 3D modeling and layout.
- Expert-level knowledge and experience with PVSYST for energy yield assessment.
- Strong foundation in solar PV system design principles, electrical codes, and civil/structural considerations.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, tender documents, and contracts.
Soft Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective client meetings and report preparation.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized for managing extensive documentation (BOM, MOM, Calculation sheets).