Analyst or Senior Analyst – Detailed Design (Civil) Engineering

D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DESRI India Private Limited in Hyderabad seeks an Analyst or Senior Analyst for detailed design of utility-scale PV projects, from concept to IFC. You will develop site layouts, grading, and drainage using AutoCAD Civil 3D, evaluating tracker spacing, shading, and constructability.

You'll consolidate geotechnical, environmental and civil data, run optimizations, and coordinate with Geotech, Electrical, Structural, GIS, and Project Management teams to ensure smooth handoffs to EPC partners.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Civil Engineering (2–6 years) or M.Tech in Civil/related field (1–3 years) in large-scale solar/renewable projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS); work with large site datasets (DEM/LiDAR).
• Experience with grading, drainage, erosion control, and tracker-driven layout for utility-scale PV.
• Ability to run iterative design optimizations and communicate through organized drawings and summaries.
• Familiarity with US codes/standards and permitting practices; knowledge of PV layout tools (PVcase/PV Farm) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support civil detailed design for utility-scale PV projects from concept to IFC.
• Develop site layouts, grading, and drainage using AutoCAD Civil 3D; evaluate tracker spacing, shading, and constructability.
• Perform mass-grading analyses and optimize earthwork balance; plan access roads, laydown areas, and pads.
• Execute hydrologic and stormwater analyses and propose mitigation options.
• Consolidate geotech, environmental, and civil data to drive layout iterations; run multiple optimizations and summarize trade-offs.
• Coordinate with Geotech, Electrical, Structural, GIS, and Project Management teams for integrated designs and smooth handoffs to EPC partners.

Skills

Grading & drainage design

Earthwork optimization

Project coordination

US codes familiarity

AI in workflows

Education

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

M.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

QGIS

PVcase

PV Farm

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

Civil Storm

Job description

Analyst or Senior Analyst - Detailed Design (Civil) Engineering

About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

About the role
We are looking for a resourceful candidate to join the India office of DESRI, i.e., DESRI India Private Limited, based in Hyderabad, India. The candidate will be a part of Design and Engineering team and will regularly interact with the U.S. and Hyderabad-based teams, as well as external parties. The candidate will be a part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI's portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects within a dynamic environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.

What you'll do
Lead or support civil detailed design for utility-scale PV projects from concept to Issue for Construction (IFC), ensuring designs are accurate, constructible, and cost-effective. Develop and refine site layouts, grading, and drainage using AutoCAD Civil 3D; evaluate tracker slope tolerances, spacing, shading/obstructions, and constructability. Perform mass-grading/cut-fill analyses and optimize earthwork balance; plan access roads, internal circulation, laydown areas, and substation/collector pads. Execute hydrologic and stormwater analyses (flood, erosion, inundation), and propose mitigation (e.g., channels, culverts, energy dissipation, erosion control). Consolidate topographic, geotechnical, environmental and civil datasets to drive layout iterations; run multiple optimizations passes and clearly summarize trade-offs. Coordinate closely with Geotech, Electrical, Structural, GIS, and Project Management teams to ensure integrated designs and smooth handoffs to EPC partners.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Civil Engineering with 2-6 years or a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Civil or related specialization with 1-3 years of relevant experience in large-scale solar, renewable, or land-development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS); comfortable working with large site datasets (DEM/LiDAR, surfaces, survey, environmental constraints).
• Working knowledge of grading, drainage, erosion control, access road design, and tracker-driven layout constraints for utility-scale PV.
• Ability to run iterative design optimizations and communicate conclusions via well-organized drawings and design summaries. Preferred experience with hydrology/stormwater tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, Civil Storm) and layout production tools (PVcase/PV Farm).
• Familiarity with U.S. codes/standards and permitting practices (e.g., OSHA/EPA guidance; knowledge of ASTM/NEC interfaces during civil-electrical coordination). Familiarity with study/data retrieval from public data sources and preparing constraint analysis plans, buildable area analysis, and area summations. Familiarity or experience with utilizing artificial intelligence to create efficient workflows or applications. Exposure to construction means/methods, field commissioning, and value-engineering for cost and schedule optimization.