Lead Electrical Engineer - Utility Scale Projects

Illumine Industries; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumine Industries is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for their Chennai office. The role involves owning the design of utility scale solar PV systems and collaborating with project managers to ensure quality and compliance for projects over 20MW.

We're looking for candidates with 6-10 years of experience in designing PV/BESS projects, strong communication skills, and knowledge of relevant design standards. Experience with tools like AutoCAD and PVsyst is also desirable.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience designing utility scale PV/BESS projects (20MW or higher).
• Proficient in creating site layouts and electrical system designs.
• Knowledge of regulatory approvals and associated processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the designing of utility solar PV systems.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and clients.
• Assist with responding to RFPs and conducting feasibility studies.

Skills

Designing utility scale PV/BESS projects

Yield estimation

Electrical calculations

Load flow studies

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Utility Scale Projects

6 to 10 years

Full-Time

With campuses in Austin and Chennai, Illumine Industries Pvt. Ltd. (Illumine-i) is a young multinational firm engineering sustainable living solutions. We are a team of engineers and creative thinkers, working towards the development of renewable power plants, energy-efficient buildings with competent construction methodologies, clean transportation, and high-potent agriculture & manufacturing technologies.

The Electrical Engineer - Utility scale projects will own and drive the end-to-end designs for utility scale solar/BESS projects (20MW+), while also collaborating closely with cross functional teams to ensure on time delivery of high quality, fully compliant and comprehensive project solutions.

What can you expect as Electrical Engineer?

• You’ll own the designing of utility solar PV systems and delivering complete design packages.
• You’ll review requirements and select and/or recommend specifications of major components.
• You’ll closely collaborate with the project managers, enabling them to effectively communicate with our customers, utility companies/contractors, administrative/government agencies etc.
• You’ll assist with responding to RFPs, conduct feasibility studies as needed.
• You’ll be innovative and proactive in providing solutions/solution approaches.
• You’ll perform other duties and special projects as assigned, while working with other teams to ensure clients’ needs and internal deadlines are met.

Essential Qualifications include

• 6-10 years of experience in designing utility scale PV/BESS projects (20MW or higher).
• Experience with yield estimation, creating layouts, SLDs and electrical calculations.
• Experience/familiarity with load flow, short circuit, arc flash & interconnections studies.
• Proficiency in creating site layouts, electrical system design, yield estimation etc.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IS, IEC, NEC and other standards for design of solar PV systems as well as with regulatory approvals and associated processes.
• Expertise in technical aspects of Solar Modules, Inverters, mounting systems & BoS.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and resolve issues independently based on project/company standards.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven record of good judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineering, construction, and customer facing teams.

Great to have

• Experience in working with AutoCAD, PVsyst etc.
• Prior experience with ETAP, PSCAD is an added advantage.
• Experience with executing utility scale projects in North America.