: Design Lead / Senior Design Engineer (Solar EPC)

Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra (Office + Site Visits)

Experience: 3+ Years in Solar EPC Design

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent, well-established clean-tech company and end-to-end EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) solar integrator based in Nagpur. With a track record of executing over 1,200+ projectsranging from heavy industrial and FMCG facilities to large government institutionsthey specialize in high-efficiency rooftop, ground-mounted, and Solar+BESS infrastructure.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Design Lead / Senior Design Engineer to head the technical engineering of our client's solar projects. In this role, you will be the technical architect responsible for translating site realities into highly efficient, fully compliant, and construction-ready solar plant designs. You will oversee the entire design lifecyclefrom preliminary feasibility layouts to final IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings.

Key Responsibilities

- Drafting & Layouts: Prepare, review, and finalize Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), General Arrangement Drawings (GADs), and detailed plant layouts using AutoCAD.
- Performance Simulation: Conduct energy yield estimations, Performance Ratio (PR) analysis, shading analysis, and AC:DC ratio optimization using PVsyst and HelioScope/SketchUp.
- Electrical Engineering: Perform rigorous DC/AC electrical design, including exact cable sizing,



voltage-drop calculations, and earthing & lightning protection (LA) layouts.
- Commercial Deliverables: Generate accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) aligned with final designs for smooth procurement.
- Statutory Compliance: Ensure all designs strictly adhere to CEIG (Chief Electrical Inspector to Government), CEA guidelines, and local DISCOM standards (Net/Gross Metering).
- Project Execution: Manage design revisions dynamically based on site conditions and deliver error-free IFC drawings within defined project timelines.
- Site Audits & Support: Conduct site visits for pre-design feasibility audits and provide technical troubleshooting support to the installation team during execution.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or a related technical field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of proven hands-on experience in Solar EPC design (Rooftop & Ground-Mounted).
- Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and PVsyst. Hands-on experience with HelioScope and SketchUp is highly preferred.
- Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of solar electrical architecture, string/central inverters, and structural considerations.
- Project Ownership: Ability to manage multiple project designs simultaneously and communicate technical constraints clearly to stakeholders.

📌 Senior Design Engineer (Nagpur)
🏢 Aarvi Encon
📍 Nagpur