Detailed Design Engineer Solar EPC

RMC Switchgears LTD.; Jaipur; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar engineering company is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Jaipur, India. This role involves creating detailed designs for large commercial solar PV systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related engineering fields with 3–7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD and strong knowledge of PV systems is essential. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in detailed design for solar EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of Indian and international standards (IS/IEC/NEC).
• Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical design for large commercial solar PV systems.
• Conduct load flow, voltage drop, and protection coordination studies.
• Provide design support during procurement and installation phases.
• Maintain document control and ensure timely deliveries.
• Interface with utilities for grid interconnection designs and approvals.

Skills

PV system design

Electrical systems (LV, MV)

Grid interconnection

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVsyst

Helioscope

Document control

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVsyst

Helioscope

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• 3–7 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.