Electrical Design Engineer – Solar PV Projects

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Different Technologies Pty Ltd. is seeking a senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead solar project delivery and operations across ground-mounted and rooftop systems in India, with occasional Southeast Asia assignments.

You will review energy yield assessments and electrical designs for EPCs, ensuring safety, compliance, and execution quality, and support project development with electrical engineering insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• 8–10 years experience in electrical engineering roles within solar PV or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, grid integration, energy storage solutions, protection coordination, and energy yield optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and size solar PV systems based on client load profiles.
• Perform energy yield assessments using PVsyst, Helioscope, and similar tools.
• Review electrical designs, including SLDs, layouts, cable schedules, and protection schemes.
• Validate EPC submissions against international and local electrical codes and safety standards.
• Assess grid interconnection designs, SCADA systems, and metering arrangements.
• Evaluate transformer sizing, inverter configurations, and earthing systems, power system studies.
• Ensure integration with civil and structural designs and QA/QC processes.
• Lead MQAP, FAT, FQAP testing and robust reporting.
• Provide expert feedback to EPCs on constructability, quality, and safety.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Solar PV design

Project delivery

Site surveys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

Helioscope

SolarGIS

Homer Pro

ETB

Google SketchUp

Job description

This is a critical role, working in close conjunction with the Head of Project Delivery and Head of Power, to lead solar projects delivery and operations, both ground-mounted and rooftop, offsite as well as onsite projects, primarily in India but also in Southeast Asia.

The person will be responsible for reviewing and validating, energy yield assessments & electrical system designs submitted by EPC contractors, ensuring compliance, safety, and execution quality. Experienced in Design Engineering of Rooftop, Carport & Ground Mount Solar PV as well as Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site surveys and assess client load profiles for solar PV system sizing;
• Perform energy yield assessments using tools like PVsyst or Helioscope & similar;
• Proficiency with tools such as SolarGIS, Homer Pro, ETB, Google Sketchup will be added advantage;
• Support pre-sales technical evaluations and feasibility screening of potential sites;
• Review electrical system designs including SLDs, layouts, cable schedules, and protection schemes;
• Validate EPC submissions for compliance with international and local electrical codes and safety standards;
• Assess grid interconnection designs, SCADA systems, and metering arrangements;
• Evaluate transformer sizing, inverter configurations, and earthing systems, power system studies;
• Conduct technical due diligence and risk assessments for electrical components;
• Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with civil and structural designs;
• Prepare and enforce strong MQAP's, FAT's, FQAP's, robust testing practices & reporting framework;
• Monitor site execution plans and ensure alignment with approved electrical designs;
• Provide expert feedback to EPCs on constructability, quality, and safety by conducting regular site visits during construction;
• Work closely with Owner's Engineers, Lender's Engineers, and Consultants;
• Support internal teams with electrical engineering insights during project development and execution; and
• Maintain documentation and support audits and reporting processes.

Other Position requirements

• Job located in Pune (India);
• Travelling in India, and occasionally in Southeast Asia;
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field;
• 8-10 years successful experience in electrical engineering roles within solar PV or renewable energy projects;
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, grid integration, energy storage solutions, protection coordination, and energy yield optimization;
• Spirit of dedication and teamwork;
• Resourceful and self-driven;
• Prior involvement in projects across Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines is a plus;
• Familiarity with international standards (IS, IEC, IEEE) and regional electrical practices;
• Exposure to Wind Power and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will be considered an added advantage; and
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.