Detailed Design Engineer – Solar EPC

RMC Switchgears; Jaipur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RMC Switchgears seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to prepare detailed designs for utility-scale solar PV systems, including GA drawings, SLDs, and interconnection studies. You will collaborate with civil, procurement, and construction teams to ensure compliant, timely deliverables.

The role requires 3–7 years of detailed design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD and PV industry tools, and familiarity with IS/IEC/NEC standards across EPC projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical/Power/Renewable engineering required.
• 3–7 years of detailed design experience for solar EPC projects.
• Knowledge of PV system design and grid interconnection standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical designs for solar PV projects.
• Create GA drawings and SLDs, cable sizing, earthing design.
• Coordinate with civil, procurement, and construction teams.
• Ensure designs comply with IS/IEC/NEC and MNRE standards.
• Support interfaces with utilities for interconnection approvals.

Skills

PV system design

Electrical systems (LV, MV)

Grid interconnection

EPC project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Power / Renewable / Energy Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVsyst

Helioscope

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering:

• Prepare detailed electrical design for utility-scale or large commercial solar PV systems, including:
• General Arrangement (GA) drawings
• Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
• Cable sizing and routing
• Earthing and lightning protection design
• AC/DC cable schedules
• Trenching and ducting layouts
• Conduct load flow, voltage drop, fault level, and protection coordination studies.
• Prepare and review civil and structural layout drawings (in coordination with the civil team).
• Develop string sizing, inverter placement, and transformer sizing strategies.
• Ensure system design complies with applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEC, IS, IEEE, MNRE, DISCOM).
• Interface with electrical utilities for grid interconnection designs and approvals.

Coordination & Support:

• Provide design support during procurement to ensure correct specification of equipment (e.g., inverters, switchgear, transformers).
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including:
• Civil and structural teams
• Procurement and supply chain teams
• Construction and commissioning engineers
• Government and regulatory agencies
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Generate Bill of Materials (BOM), design basis reports, design calculations, and technical datasheets.
• Prepare as-built drawings post-project completion.
• Ensure all drawings and documents are delivered in line with project timelines.
• Maintain document control and version tracking.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Power / Renewable / Energy Engineering.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in detailed design for solar EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of PV system design, electrical systems (LV, MV), and grid interconnection.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, PVsyst, Helioscope, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with Indian and international standards (IS/IEC/NEC).
• Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle from design to commissioning.