Design Manager

Solarsure; Indore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarsure is seeking a Design Manager to lead design activities for solar PV systems across ground-mounted and rooftop projects. The role involves guiding a design team to meet technical, safety, aesthetic, and cost targets within strict timelines.

You will review drawings, coordinate with project managers, and ensure designs comply with MNRE and DISCOM/CEIG guidelines while supporting procurement with technical inputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in Electrical or Civil engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required for consideration.
• Experience leading design teams for infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from concept to construction documentation.
• Review and approve drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Coordinate with design teams and project managers to meet client needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of all design deliverables per schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement and construction to ensure practical designs.
• Manage design changes with traceable revisions.
• Review documents for completeness and code compliance (MNRE, DISCOM/CEIG).
• Support procurement with technical inputs and BOM validation.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Multidisciplinary design knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving

Leadership and team management

Attention to detail

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil / Electrical / System Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Helioscope

SketchUp

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Design Manager to join our engineering
team. The Design Manager will lead, coordinate, and manage all design activities for ground
mounted and rooftop solar PV systems for industrial, commercial, and utility-scale projects. The
role involves managing the design team while ensuring that all designs meet technical,
functional, safety, aesthetic, and cost requirements to comply with the strict timeline, relevant
codes, client specifications, and statutory norms.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Lead and manage the design process from concept, schematic, and detailed design to construction documentation.
• 2. Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal team of designers and draftsmen.
• 3. Coordinate with design teams & project managers to comply with the client needs and project requirements.
• 4. Ensure timely delivery of all design deliverables in line with project schedules and milestones.
• 5. Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and cost-effective.
• 6. Manage design change control and ensure all revisions are tracked, approved, and communicated properly.
• 7. Review design documents for completeness, correctness, and ensure all design submissions comply with relevant codes, MNRE & DISCOM/CEIG guidelines and standards.
• 8. Support procurement through technical inputs, BOM validation, and specification preparation.

Requirements:

Educational Background: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Civil Engineering from a recognized
AICTE-approved institute. (Master’s degree in Civil / Electrical/System Engineering preferred.)
Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience in leading design teams for infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, Sketchup etc.

Technical Skills

• Strong project management and coordination abilities.
• Excellent technical knowledge across multidisciplinary design domains.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and timelines.

Managerial Skills

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communication and client-handling skills
• Able to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Capable of managing multiple teams and projects with tight timelines.