Solar- Design Engineer

Artha Energy Resoures; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha Energy Resources is seeking a Senior Solar Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end design of solar PV systems, from feasibility to detailed engineering. The role requires deep technical expertise, problem solving, and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

The candidate should design rooftop PV projects (commercial/industrial) and coordinate with vendors, EPC teams, and clients across India, ensuring compliance with IS, IEC, MNRE norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• 2–6 years of experience in solar design engineering.
• Proven track record of successful solar project designs.
• Familiarity with solar energy technologies and industry standards.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD and PVsyst.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of grid-tied and off-grid systems.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in solar PV system design for rooftop projects (commercial, industrial).
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Solarlab.
• Knowledge of PV Syst for energy generation simulation and performance analysis.
• Expertise in AC and DC cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and cable scheduling.
• Strong understanding of earthing design, lightning protection, and module mounting structures.
• Experience in shadow analysis, load calculations, and panel layout optimization.
• Familiarity with IS, IEC, MNRE, DISCOM norms.

Skills

Solar design

Shadow analysis

Cable sizing

Drawings reading

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Solarlab

PVsyst

Job description

Designation – Solar Design Engineer

Location – Uttarakhand (Work from home)
Chennai (Work from home)
Indore (Work from home)
Ahmedabad (Work from office)
Westbengal (Work from home)

About the Company:

Artha Energy Resources is a developer and owner of Solar Energy Projects. The organisation provides IPP solutions, EPC and O&M solutions to C&I customers across 18 states in India.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experiencedSenior Solar Design Engineerto join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for theend-to-end designof solar PV systems, from feasibility assessment to detailed engineering. This role demands deep technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Proficient in solar PV system design for rooftop projects (commercial, industrial)


• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Solarlab


• Knowledge of PV Syst for energy generation simulation and performance analysis


• Expertise in AC and DC cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and cable scheduling


• Strong understanding of earthing design, lightning protection, and module mounting structures


• Experience in shadow analysis, load calculations, and panel layout optimization


• Familiarity with national and international standards (IS, IEC, MNRE, DISCOM norms)


• Able to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings


• Experience in site surveys and preparing BOQs, SLDs, and technical documentation


• Coordination with vendors, EPC teams, and clients during design and execution phases


• Ability to manage multiple rooftop projects simultaneously

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering.


• 2-6 years of experience in solar design engineering.


• Proven track record of successful solar project designs.


• Familiarity with solar energy technologies and industry standards.


• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD and PVsyst.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Knowledge of grid-tied and off-grid systems.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Willingness to travel for site assessments as needed.