Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Reliance Industries Limited; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Senior Director for Renewable Energy Engineering based in Navi Mumbai, India. This role requires 13+ years of experience in solar design and engineering, including at least 5 years in a leadership position. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams, defining design strategies, and ensuring adherence to technical standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of renewable technologies, and proficiency in design tools. Competitive compensation and opportunities for innovation await.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in solar design and engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proficiency in design and simulation tools.
• Deep understanding of solar PV technology and grid integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Define design strategies and oversee performance reviews.
• Approve engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with standards.
• Partner with teams to integrate design into project planning.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies for enhanced efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Technical Excellence

Innovation

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

HelioScope

ETAP

Job description

1. Strategic Leadership and People Management

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
• Define long‑term design strategies, standards, and best practices for scalable project execution.
• Oversee workforce planning, performance reviews, and competency development within the design function.

2. Design Governance and Technical Excellence

• Provide technical direction for all stages of design — conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering — ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
• Approve and validate engineering deliverables, including layouts, single‑line diagrams, electrical schematics, and civil/structural designs.
• Ensure adherence to global and national standards (IEC, IS, NEC) and company‑specific quality benchmarks.

3. Project Oversight and Collaboration

• Partner with project execution, procurement, and business development teams to integrate design inputs into project planning and costing.
• Lead technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, and value engineering initiatives to optimize cost and performance.
• Ensure timely design approvals, risk mitigation, and smooth transition from design to execution stages.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, digital tools, and design automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Explore advanced PV, hybrid, and energy storage technologies to support the company’s renewable energy roadmap.
• Establish continuous improvement programs to reduce design cycle times and improve project margins.

5. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the senior technical representative in client, consultant, and regulatory meetings.
• Collaborate with vendors and technology partners to evaluate new solutions and innovations.
• Support proposal development and strategic bids with high‑level design inputs and technical documentation.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Renewable Energy Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 13+ years of experience in solar design and engineering, including 5+ years in leadership or departmental head roles.
• Proficiency in design and simulation tools (PVsyst, AutoCAD, HelioScope, ETAP, or similar).
• Deep understanding of solar PV technology, grid integration, storage systems, and hybrid configurations.
• Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, resource planning, and strategic decision‑making.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.