SENIOR SOLAR DESIGN ENGINEER - C&I & BESS

SolarBull Energy LLP; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SolarBull Energy LLP Senior Solar Design Engineer – C&I & BESS role based in Hyderabad. Lead detailed engineering for rooftop and ground-mount PV projects, sizing inverters/transformers, and creating diagrams and drawings for build.

You will coordinate with EPC, procurement and site teams, perform feasibility and sizing studies, ensure interconnection compliance, and guide junior engineers to improve reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• Strong PV design experience for rooftop and ground-mount projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of LV/MV electrical design and protection.
• Proficiency with PV design software and MS Office.
• Experience in BESS design and grid interconnection regulations (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design for C&I rooftop and ground-mount PV plants.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Coordinate with EPC, procurement, and site teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies and PV/BESS sizing analyses.
• Evaluate grid interconnection requirements and ensure compliance.
• Review vendor proposals and support SCADA integration.
• Mentor junior engineers in solar and BESS design.

Skills

C&I Solar Knowledge

PV Design Experience

Electrical Design

PV Software Proficiency

BESS Design Familiarity

Grid Interconnection Knowledge

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical & Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Renewable Energy Qualification

Tools

PVsyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Company Description SolarBull Energy LLP is a B2B solar EPC and O&M company headquartered in Hyderabad, delivering ground-mount and rooftop solar plants across multiple states in India, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. The company designs, builds, and operates solar plants from 100 kW to 100 MW for commercial and industrial consumers, farmers, and institutions. SolarBull offers EPC services, O&M with real-time monitoring, open access advisory, project management consulting, battery energy storage system (BESS) integration, and wind-solar hybrid solutions. With a team of engineers and specialists and over two decades of power sector experience, SolarBull focuses on precise plant design, performance ownership, and reliable clean energy solutions for large energy consumers.

Role Description

The Senior Solar Design Engineer – C&I & BESS is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad. The role involves leading detailed engineering and design for C&I rooftop and ground-mount PV plants, including DC string layouts, inverter and transformer sizing, cable engineering, and protection schemes. The engineer will prepare single-line diagrams, system schematics, and construction drawings, and coordinate with EPC, procurement, and site teams to ensure technically sound and buildable designs. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting feasibility and yield assessments, performing PV and BESS sizing studies, evaluating grid interconnection requirements, and optimizing plant performance and reliability. The role also includes technical review of vendor proposals, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, supporting SCADA and monitoring integration, and mentoring junior engineers on best practices in solar and BESS design.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong knowledge of the Solar Industry and Solar Power, including C&I, utility-scale, and distributed generation applications.
• Candidates should possess hands-on experience with Solar Systems and PV Design, including rooftop and ground-mount configurations, layout optimization, and energy yield calculations.
• Candidates should possess solid Electrical Design skills, covering LV/MV systems, protection coordination, cable sizing, earthing, and compliance with relevant IEC/IS standards.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with PV design and electrical engineering software (e.g., PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, ETAP or similar) and MS Office tools.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field, with substantial experience in C&I solar EPC design.
• Additional beneficial attributes include familiarity with BESS design and integration, grid interconnection regulations and utility processes, strong analytical and documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and on-site teams.