Electrical Design Engineer – Solar PV Projects

This is a critical role, working in close conjunction with the Head of Project Delivery and Head of Power, to lead solar projects delivery and operations, both ground-mounted and rooftop, offsite as well as onsite projects, primarily in India but also in Southeast Asia.

The person will be responsible for reviewing and validating, energy yield assessments & electrical system designs submitted by EPC contractors, ensuring compliance, safety, and execution quality.

Experienced in Design Engineering of Rooftop, Carport & Ground Mount Solar PV as well as Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects.

• Conduct site surveys and assess client load profiles for solar PV system sizing;
• Perform energy yield assessments using tools like PVsyst or Helioscope & similar;
• Proficiency with tools such as SolarGIS, Homer Pro, ETB, Google Sketchup will be added advantage;
• Support pre-sales technical evaluations and feasibility screening of potential sites;
• Review electrical system designs including SLDs, layouts, cable schedules, and protection schemes;
• Validate EPC submissions for compliance with international and local electrical codes and safety standards;
• Assess grid interconnection designs, SCADA systems, and metering arrangements;
• Evaluate transformer sizing, inverter configurations, and earthing systems, power system studies;
• Conduct technical due diligence and risk assessments for electrical components;
• Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with civil and structural designs;
• Prepare and enforce strong MQAP's, FAT's, FQAP's, robust testing practices & reporting framework;
• Monitor site execution plans and ensure alignment with approved electrical designs;
• Provide expert feedback to EPCs on constructability, quality, and safety by conducting regular site visits during construction;
• Work closely with Owner's Engineers, Lender's Engineers, and Consultants;
• Support internal teams with electrical engineering insights during project development and execution; and
• Maintain documentation and support audits and reporting processes.

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