Electrical Design Engineer (Solar)

SgurrEnergy; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SgurrEnergy India in Maharashtra is seeking an electrical engineer to lead basic engineering and conceptual design for power evacuation infrastructure across solar PV, BESS, and windfarms. You will coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver cost-effective solutions and meet milestones.

Proficiency in protection, relay settings, SCADA, and on-site work is required, with experience in AutoCAD, ETAP, and PVSyst. Knowledge of Indian grid standards is highly valued.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
• Excellent English communication skills
• Knowledge of protection, relay settings, and coordination studies
• SCADA architecture design for solar PV plants
• On-site exposure to solar and switchyard projects
• Familiarity with Indian grid standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead basic engineering and initial conceptualization of power evacuation infrastructure for solar PV plants, battery energy storage and windfarms.
• Facilitate cost to benefit analysis for various RE projects including PV, wind, BESS and hybrid systems.
• Review EPC proposals for substations and electrical components and assist in negotiation and bid management.
• Review grid codes and grid impact studies to ensure project compliance.
• Interface management between Advisory and Core Engineering for detailed engineering projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Power system protection

Relay calculations

SCADA design

On-site exposure

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVSyst

SketchUp

Technical reporting

Learning new technologies

Education

BE/B.Tech Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVSyst

SketchUp

Job description

The principal responsibilities shall essentially include:

• Lead the team in basic engineering and initial conceptualization of power evacuation infrastructure for solar PV plants, battery energy storage and windfarms. This shall include client and internal co-ordination.
• Facilitate cost to benefit analysis for various types of RE projects: PV, Windfarms, BESS, hydrogen, and hybrid projects.
• Create a database of costs and technical specifications for primary and secondary equipment used in RE projects.
• Review EPC proposals for substations and electrical components and assist in negotiation and bid management.
• Through understanding of Indian grid code. Understanding of other country grid code shall be beneficial.
• Review grid impact study reports for international renewable energy projects.
• Interface management between Advisory and Core Engineering Departments in case of detailed engineering projects.
• Shall make basic electrical designs of solar plants / battery storage / windfarms, including MV system and HV (for 11kV/33kV/66kV/132kV/220kV/440kV).
• Basic engineering and conceptualisation of all the aspects of inverter stations, MV transformer stations, MV Switching stations, Utility metering systems etc.
• Develop electrical schemes and PV plant layout detailing such as DC Cable routine layouts, DC Grouping. Conducting lightning risk assessment, performing lighting calculations, cable sizing, conductor selection, auxiliary load calculation as per the national/ international code.
• Preparing general technical specifications, design basis reports, and memorandum.
• Should be able to review short circuit current, Load Flow calculation to finalize equipment ratings and sizes.
• Shall have depth knowledge of MV and HV equipment selection and review of vendor drawing and documents.
• Deliver projects within the allocated time and budget.
• Knowledge in DC & AC side engineering specifications and standards including IEC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, SEC, IS etc.

Requirements

• BE/B.Tech Electrical Engg (mandatory qualification)
• Good communication skills in English
• Knowledge of power system equipment protection, and relay setting calculations and co-ordination studies.
• Design knowledge of SCADA architecture for solar PV plants.
• Exposure to the on-site for solar and switchyard projects.
• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst, Sketchup.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies in renewable energy market.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce high-quality technical reports within predefined deadline.