DC AC Electrical Engineer

GMR Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group's Renewables Engineering team seeks an experienced DC & AC Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and optimization for utility-scale solar, storage and BESS projects. The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience and a strong grip on SLDs, protection schemes, and grid-compliance.

You will collaborate across OEMs, EPCs and consultants, overseeing sizing, layouts, tenders, and pre-bid to commissioning activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant installations.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in solar engineering or renewable energy projects.
• Experience with DC/AC electrical systems in utility-scale solar & storage.
• Knowledge of CERC, CEA, SERC grid codes and tender requirements (SECI/NTPC).

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and develop solar plant and storage systems, including DC/AC sizing.
• Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLD), electrical layouts, specifications and BOQs.
• Support pre-bid, execution and commissioning stages.
• Conduct energy yield assessment and plant loss optimization.
• Ensure compliance with FDRE, RTC and BESS integration in renewables.
• Interact with OEMs, EPC contractors and consultants; vendor management.

Skills

DC systems design

AC systems design

Electrical layouts

Single Line Diagrams (SLD)

Protection systems

Vendor management

Pre-bid support

BESS integration

Energy yield assessment

Regulatory standards

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical

Renewable Energy

Job description

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We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated DC & AC Electrical Engineer for GMR Renewables Engineering team with 5-10 Years of relevant experience to lead electrical engineering and optimization of DC and LV/MV AC electrical systems in utility‑scale solar & wind and BESS plants, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conceptualize, design and develop Solar plant + storage systems, DC & AC system sizing, cable routing and voltage drop calculations, protection systems and Evacuation systems
• Preparation & review of Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Electrical layouts and technical specifications and BOQs
• Preparation/ review of RFPs
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in solar technology and integrate best practices into the design process.
• Provide engineering support during prebid, execution and commissioning stages of projects
• Energy yield assessment and Plant loss optimization
• Strong understanding of FDRE, RTC, and BESS integration in renewable energy systems.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards (CERC, CEA, SERC), tender requirements (SECI/NTPC/State-level), and grid codes.
• Vendor & Consultant Management: Experience in managing external consultants, EPC vendors, and technology suppliers.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

OEMs, EPC contractors, Owner’s engineer, Technical consultants, Regulatory bodies

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• CBO, Procurement, Project development and execution teams

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Renewable Energy, or related field.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 5-10 years in Solar engineering preferably with an IPP, OEM, renewable energy developer, or technical consultant.