Role & responsibilities

Responsible for end-to-end design, engineering, optimization, and technical due diligence of utility-scale ground-mounted and C&I; rooftop solar PV projects. The role will lead detailed engineering activities from concept to commissioning, ensuring technically optimized, bankable, compliant, and cost-effective solar power plant designs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering:

- Design utility-scale ground-mounted and C&I; rooftop solar PV systems from concept to commissioning.
- Prepare SLDs, plant layouts, stringing layouts, cable schedules, equipment sizing calculations, and detailed engineering drawings.
- Perform DC system design, string sizing, inverter loading, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and energy yield optimization.
- Develop AC system designs including ACDBs, LT systems, auxiliary power systems, HT evacuation systems, transformers, switchgear, and metering arrangements.
- Prepare earthing, lightning protection, SCADA, communication, and monitoring system designs.
- Review and optimize plant configurations for technical suitability and cost competitiveness.
- Create detailed 2D/3D system layouts and single-line diagrams (SLDs) using specialized software (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, SketchUp).

Rooftop Solar Engineering:

- Conduct rooftop feasibility assessments including structural loading review, shadow analysis, module layout optimization, and inverter selection.
- Design net-metering, open-access, and captive rooftop solar projects.
- Coordinate with structural and project teams for rooftop implementation.

Utility-Scale Solar Engineering:

- Prepare detailed engineering packages for MW-scale solar projects.
- Design pooling systems, AC collection networks, HT evacuation systems, and interconnection schemes.




- Support grid connectivity studies and utility approvals.
- Experience with 11kV/22kV/33kV evacuation systems and associated protection requirements.

Tendering & Technical Support:

- Prepare and review BOQs, BOMs, technical specifications, datasheets, and tender documents.
- Provide technical support to Business Development, Tendering, Procurement, and Project Execution teams.
- Participate in technical discussions with clients, consultants, DISCOMs, and EPC partners.

Project Support

- Coordinate with site teams during execution and commissioning.
- Resolve design and engineering issues during project implementation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, IS, CEA, and utility standards.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS B.E./B.Tech (Electrical Engineering)

M.Tech (Power Systems/Renewable Energy) preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

- 8-10 years of experience in Solar PV Design & Engineering.
- Proven experience in both utility-scale ground-mounted solar and C&I; rooftop solar projects.
- Experience in designing and delivering projects from concept through commissioning.
- Solid exposure to detailed engineering, design optimization, BOQ preparation, and project execution support.
- Experience handling MW-scale solar EPC projects with HT evacuation systems.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- PVSyst (Mandatory)
- AutoCAD (Mandatory)
- SketchUp (Mandatory)
- MS Project (Mandatory)
- Helioscope (Preferred)
- ETAP (Preferred)
- PVcase (Preferred)
- Arka (Preferred)

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

- DC & AC System Design
- SLD Preparation
- Cable Sizing & Routing
- Earthing & Lightning Protection Design
- Protection Coordination
- SCADA & Communication Systems
- Transformer & HT System Design
- BOQ/BOM Preparation
- Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
- Technical Due Diligence
- Rooftop Structural & Shadow Analysis
- Utility Interconnection & Grid Compliance

📌 Solar Design Engineer (Mumbai)
🏢 Bajaj Electricals
📍 Mumbai