Lead Design DC

Ua-L&T; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Design Lead for Solar PV projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, focusing on the design aspects of Solar PV Power Plants. Key responsibilities include reviewing engineering activities, facilitating 3D BIM models, and leading a team of design engineers. Candidates must have a B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and familiarity with software tools such as PVSYST and SolarGIS. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design aspects of Solar PV Power Plants.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers and draughts persons.
• Knowledge of national and international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and execute engineering activities related to Solar PV Power Plants.
• Facilitate BIM modellers in developing 3D BIM models for Solar PV plants.
• Coordinate with multiple departments for inter-disciplinary checks.

Skills

Strong understanding of Solar PV Power Plant design

Expertise in generation estimates

Expertise in overall plant layout

Inverter sizing

Cable sizing calculations

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

PVSYST

Meteonorm

SolarGIS

Google Earth

MS Office

Job description

Position Details

• BU: EDRC – Solar
• Work Location: UAE
• Job Role: Design Lead – Solar (Electrical DC)
• Reports To: Section Head – Solar & Project Engineering Manager (PEM)
• Reportees: Design Engineer, Draughts Person
• Minimum Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Experience: 10+ years (Must have experience in design aspects of Solar PV Power Plants / Power Distribution Projects)
• Languages: Russian & English

Objective

The Design Lead (Electrical – DC) shall be responsible for reviewing and executing engineering activities related to Solar PV Power Plants, including:

• Generation estimates
• Overall plant layout
• DC SLD preparation
• Solar module selection
• Inverter sizing
• SMB design
• Earthing layouts
• Cable sizing calculations

The role includes facilitating BIM modellers in developing 3D BIM models for Solar PV plants and coordinating with multiple departments (Civil, Structural, Instrumentation, MEP, etc.) for inter‑disciplinary checks.

The Design Lead supports engineering activities across the full project lifecycle—from pre‑bid engineering to commissioning and warranty support, including coordination with site teams.

The individual will lead a team of Design Engineers and Draughts Persons, ensuring engineering delivery within budget, on schedule, and with high quality.

Engineering & Documentation

• Review documents prepared by the Engineering Office (India) and explain them to local contractors for site execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering drawings and documents.
• Review drawings and sizing calculations prepared by Design Engineers and Draughts Persons.
• Review vendor engineering deliverables.
• Check deliverables such as:
  • Cable routing layout
  • Cable tray layout
  • Earthing layout
  • Lightning protection layout

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with OEM engineers and civil contractors during installation and construction.
• Coordinate with Uzbekistan local consultants for design adaptation works.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines for inter‑departmental checks.
• Provide support and clarifications to the Site Execution team.
• Coordinate with Operations team for design approvals.
• Collect project inputs (plot details, feeder arrangements, GA drawings) from clients, PEM, and vendors.

Vendor & Procurement Support

• Conduct pre‑award vendor evaluations (technical compliance).
• Submit validation documents to Supply Chain Management.
• Inspect equipment from finalized vendors after validation.
• Clarify design‑related issues to the Site Execution team.

Planning & Management

• Estimate and plan man‑hour requirements.
• Submit man‑hour requirements for design and drawing review activities.
• Review BOQ and provide technical clarifications to the Contracts team.
• Capable of multitasking and delivering multiple outputs on time.

Technical Expertise

The Design Lead (Electrical DC) must possess:

Solar PV Engineering Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Solar PV Power Plant design.
• Expertise in:
  • Generation estimation
  • Overall plant layout
  • DC SLD preparation
  • Solar module selection
  • Inverter sizing
  • SMB design
  • Earthing layouts
  • Cable sizing calculations

Electrical Design Competence

• Knowledge of national and international codes and standards.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Instrumentation).
• Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and support project teams accordingly.

Operating Network

Internal

• Head of Engineering
• Section Heads
• Design Engineers
• Draughts Persons
• Operations Team
• Site Execution Team
• Supply Chain Management Team

External

• Clients (Engineering & Site Execution Teams)
• Consultants
• Vendors

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On‑time delivery
• Productivity enhancement
• Digitalization
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Cost control
• Quality control
• Customer satisfaction
• Layout optimization
• Standardization and elimination of inefficiencies
• Value engineering and innovation

Software Skills Required

• Desirable: PVSYST, Meteonorm, SolarGIS, Google Earth, MS Office

Behavioural Attributes

Market Insight

• Foresight
• Leveraging opportunities

Customer at the Core

• Sustainable partnerships
• Anticipating needs
• Customer centricity

Disruptive Innovation

• Challenge traditional approaches
• Generate innovative solutions
• Take calculated risks

Collaborate & Influence

• Internal stakeholders
• External stakeholders

Additional

• As defined in the DC competencies for the respective tier