Design Coordinator- Solar

AECOM; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Design Coordinator to manage engineering interface coordination, design reviews, and IFC readiness for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects. The role serves as the primary link between engineering, construction, commissioning, and EPC stakeholders to ensure timely design approvals and a seamless handover.

The position requires a strong background in electrical and civil engineering and hands-on experience with large-scale solar projects, with an emphasis on design integrity and

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of engineering and design coordination experience in utility-scale solar or power infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 4 years of design review experience within PMC, Owner's Engineer, or similar consulting environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale solar projects (250 MW+) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate review and approval of solar layouts, SLDs, tracker/module mounting structures, string plans, cable schedules, earthing and lightning protection, roads, drainage, SCADA, control systems, and MV interface designs.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries (TQs), design clarifications, and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Ensure approved IFC drawings and latest design revisions are available before construction activities commence.
• Track design changes, site modifications, deviations, and as-built documentation requirements in accordance with change control procedures.
• Coordinate engineering inputs required for commissioning dossiers, punch-list closure, and HOTO documentation.
• Review compliance with applicable Indian Standards (IS), IEC standards, CEA regulations, and utility/grid requirements.
• Escalate engineering issues and design constraints impacting construction sequence, project schedule, quality, or safety.

Skills

Solar Plant Design Coordination

Engineering Interface Management

Design Review & Approval Processes

Change Management & As-Built Control

Solar PV & BESS Systems

STAAD Pro

ETAP

Engineering Software Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Civil/Structural Engineering

Renewable Energy Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

STAAD Pro

ETAP

Job description

Design Coordinator Solar PMC

Role Overview

AECOM is seeking a Design Coordinator to manage engineering interface coordination, design reviews, and IFC readiness for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects. The role serves as the primary link between engineering, construction, commissioning, and EPC stakeholders, ensuring timely design approvals, effective change management, and seamless project execution from design through handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate review and approval of solar layouts, SLDs, tracker/module mounting structure drawings, string plans, cable schedules, earthing and lightning protection systems, roads, drainage, SCADA, control systems, and MV interface designs.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries (TQs), design clarifications, and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Ensure approved IFC drawings and latest design revisions are available before construction activities commence.
• Track design changes, site modifications, deviations, and as-built documentation requirements in accordance with change control procedures.
• Coordinate engineering inputs required for commissioning dossiers, punch-list closure, and HOTO documentation.
• Review compliance with applicable Indian Standards (IS), IEC standards, CEA regulations, and utility/grid requirements.
• Escalate engineering issues and design constraints impacting construction sequence, project schedule, quality, or safety.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of engineering and design coordination experience in utility-scale solar or power infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 4 years of design review experience within PMC, Owner's Engineer, or similar consulting environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale solar projects (250 MW+), with exposure to mega solar parks preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Solar Plant Design Coordination
• Engineering Interface Management
• Design Review & Approval Processes
• Change Management & As-Built Control
• Solar PV & BESS Systems
• STAAD Pro, ETAP, and Engineering Software Tools
• Grid Compliance & Utility Coordination
• Technical Documentation Management

Deliverables

• Engineering Deliverable Register and IFC Status Reports
• RFI/TQ and Design Interface Tracking Reports
• Design Change and As-Built Coordination Reports
• Engineering Readiness and Progress Reports

Reporting Relationship

Reports To: Team Leader Solar PMC