Project Engineering & Design Leader

Kirloskar Solar Technologies Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A solar technology solutions firm in Maharashtra is seeking a Project Engineering & Design Leader to oversee detailed engineering designs and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Solar PV system design and 4+ years in a leadership role. Expertise in grid codes and software proficiency in tools like PVsyst and AutoCAD is essential. This full-time position requires strong problem-solving and technical support skills, contributing to the development of innovative solar solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in Solar PV system design, engineering, and detailed layout creation.
• 4+ years in a leadership/Head of Design role.
• Registration with a recognized Engineering Council is a plus.
• Minimum 10+ years in Solar PV design, engineering, and detailed layout creation, with 4+ years in a leadership/Head of Design role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and approval of detailed engineering designs.
• Develop and maintain a standardized library of designs and specifications.
• Evaluate and approve key equipment technologies based on performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for vendor evaluations and site-specific challenges.
• Interface Management: Provide technical support to Procurement and Execution teams for vendor evaluations and site challenges.

Skills

Grid codes expertise

Protection relay settings

Power system analysis

Software proficiency (PVsyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope)

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Helioscope

STAAD.Pro

Job description

It was the year 1888. A seed was planted. It has been a long and wonderful journey and the main constants have been our integrity, our innovation and our wonderful customers. Our group's scope of operations span across a vast spectrum of industries. Kirloskar Solar is propelled by a leading multi-engineering conglomerate, backed by 133 years of glorious legacy and undisputed leadership in giving cutting edge technology – The Kirloskar Group. We offer turn-key solar solutions, products, and services to all segments, from residential to large scale commercial and industries. We have an extensive portfolio of customers in all segments like Residential, Commercial, Industries, SMEs across sectors like Health care, Hospitality, Automotive, Commercial, Education, Agriculture and Manufacturing. We provide sustainable energy efficient solution to serve the entire spectrum of electricity consumers from those who have zero power cuts to those who have frequent power cuts. Product basket consists of solar PV modules, On-Grid String Inverters, On-Grid Central Inverters, Off-Grid Inverters, Off-Grid and On-Grid Power Packs.

The Project Engineering & Design Leader (PEDL) drives technical excellence, innovation, and standardization across all solar projects. This leader is responsible for ensuring that all designs are optimized for performance (yield), cost, constructability, and compliance with all Indian and international standards (IEC, IS, CEA, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Detailed Engineering & Optimization: Oversee the preparation and approval of detailed designs, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), array layouts, electrical designs (AC/DC), cable routing, and structural stability reports. Focus on LCoE (Levelized Cost of Energy) optimization.
• Standardization & Documentation: Develop and maintain a standardized library of engineering designs, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOMs). Ensure all project documentation is accurate, traceable, and handed over efficiently.
• Technology Selection: Evaluate and approve key equipment technologies (PV Modules, Inverters, Mounting Structures, SCADA systems) based on technical performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all engineering deliverables meet local state (e.g., open access policies) and national regulatory requirements and facilitate design approvals from relevant authorities.
• Software Proficiency: Maintain expert-level competence and training in industry-standard software such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope, and structural analysis tools (e.g., STAAD.Pro).
• Interface Management: Provide technical support to the Procurement team for vendor evaluations and specifications, and to the Execution team for resolving site‑specific technical challenges.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (preferably with Solar/Power Systems specialization).
• Registration with a recognized Engineering Council or Professional Body is a plus.
• Expertise in grid codes, protection relay settings, and power system analysis.
• Minimum 10+ years in Solar PV system design, engineering, and detailed layout creation, with 4+ years in a leadership/Head of Design role.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Performance Ratio (PR) Achievement: Average difference between modeled (PVsyst) and actual operational PR for commissioned plants.
• Design Change Rate: Reduction in the number of costly design changes requested post‑site mobilization.
• BOM Accuracy: Variance between preliminary and final approved Bill of Materials.
• Design Turnaround Time: Time taken to approve detailed engineering packages for the Procurement team.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Design, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

• Manufacturing, Services for Renewable Energy, and Energy Technology

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