Role & responsibilities

- Prepare electrical designs and engineering drawings for solar PV projects.
- Perform PVsyst simulations and prepare detailed energy yield reports.
- Design DC and AC systems, including string configuration, cable sizing, inverter selection and equipment sizing.
- Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, cable schedules and equipment layouts.
- Develop string layouts, DC/AC layouts and module layouts based on project requirements.
- Conduct shadow analysis, loss analysis and energy generation calculations using PVsyst.
- Prepare BOQ/BOM and technical specifications for electrical components.
- Coordinate with project, procurement, execution and engineering teams for design finalization.
- Review technical drawings, datasheets and vendor documents for compliance with project specifications.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable IS/IEC standards, CEA requirements and client specifications.
- Support preparation of technical documentation required for DISCOM/CEIG approvals, wherever applicable.




- Identify design issues and provide appropriate technical solutions during project execution.
- Assist in evaluating site data, irradiation data and project-specific technical requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

- Strong knowledge of Solar PV system design and electrical engineering.
- Hands-on expertise in PVsyst and energy yield assessment.
- Knowledge of DC & AC electrical design for solar projects.
- Valuable understanding of inverters, transformers, HT/LT systems, SCB/SMB, cables, earthing and lightning protection.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD for preparation/review of electrical drawings.
- Understanding of SLD, cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit calculations and equipment sizing.
- Knowledge of solar module technologies, string configuration and inverter loading.
- Familiarity with ground-mounted, rooftop and C&I; solar projects will be preferred.

📌 Design Engineer (Kolkata)
🏢 VSL Ventures
📍 Kolkata