Design Engineer - Solar (Electrical AC)

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a Design Engineer – Electrical AC in Chennai region to lead design and detailed engineering for Solar PV projects including mini-grid and rooftop systems.

The candidate will coordinate with civil, instrumentation and mechanical teams, review drawings, and ensure timely delivery within budget while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of design experience in solar PV power plants or power distribution projects.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or BE is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with site team and client to meet design and drawing requirements.
• Prepare BOQ and materials lists for projects.
• Interact with client for drawing approvals and clarifications.
• Coordinate with site for drawing clarifications.
• Design single-line diagrams for solar PV plants and substations.
• Prepare equipment, earthing, lighting, and cable trench layouts per standards.

Skills

Solar PV design

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BE)

Tools

ETAP software

Job description

Design Engineer - Solar (Electrical AC)...

Design Engineer - Solar (Electrical AC)...

LNT/DE-S/1419244

• REN-Renewables IC
• Chennai Head Qrs.

Posted On 21 Jul 2026

End Date 31 Oct 2026

Required Experience 5 - 7 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Job Description

Position Title: Design Engineer – Electrical (AC)

Location: Chennai/ Faridabad/ Hyderabad/ Pune

Reports to (Job – Role) : Design Lead

Education : Bachelor in Electrical Engineering/EEE or M.Tech(Electrical Engineering Specializations)

Experience : 5-7 years (Must have experience in design aspects of Solar PV Power Plants/ Power Distribution Projects)

Objective : The person shall be able to carry out the design and detailed engineering for Solar Power plants like Mini Grid and Mega watt scales plants ,roof top plants. The Design Engineer shall design and review the entire design documents and review drawings for a project or a set of smaller projects including co-ordination with other disciplines viz., Civil ,instrumentation and Mechanical.

Design Engineer shall work with a team of draftsman to design the Engineering activities within budget, deliver on time and maintaining a high quality of engineering

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordination with Site Team and Client to meet the requirements of design and drawings
• Preparing BOQ and material with respect to previous projects
• Interaction with Client for Drawing Approval and Clarification
• Interaction with Site for Clarification on drawing
• Interaction with SCM for Clarification on drawing
• Design of single line diagrams for solar PV plant & substations.
• Preparation of equipment /earthing / lighting / cable trench layouts for PV plant as well as outdoor substations as per the relevant standards.
• Preparation of technical specifications
• Sizing of LT& HT cables, loss calculation, cable schedule
• Earthing, lighting and lightning protection calculations for PV plant as well as substation as per relevant standards.
• Review of vendor drawings for Dry/Oil type Transformers, HT/LT panels, UPS, Battery charger and cable GTP.
• Design of relay protective systems at Solar plant as well as at Substation.
• Short Circuit Analysis, relay setting & coordination using ETAP software.
• Discussion with vendor and client to resolve technical challenges.

Technical Expertise :

• Updated knowledge of Inverters, transformer, cables, UPS, battery & charger, Lighting, ancillaries (FFPH, auxiliary power). Working knowledge & trends in innovation . Knowledge on Transmission Lines and Substations. Knowledge about various IS/IEC standards

Operating Network :

• Internally: Contract Team, SCM, Section head, Design engineer, Draftsmen, Site execution team (lead))
• Externally: Clients, Vendors, Consultants