Solar design engineer

Sunce Renewables Private Limited; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunce Renewables Private Limited in Noida, Uttar Pradesh is seeking a Solar Design Engineer with strong hands-on experience in utility-scale PV systems. You will work on ground-mounted projects, including technical layouts, electrical designing, energy yield analysis and construction-ready drawings.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience on at least one 50 MW+ site and will contribute to design optimization, BOM preparation and drawing revisions, coordinating with project teams for

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant solar PV design experience.
• Strong experience in ground-mounted utility-scale solar projects.
• Minimum one 50 MW+ project experience at a single site.
• Hands-on with layouts, electrical design and energy yield analysis.

Responsibilities

• Solar PV System Designing: layouts, string configurations and plant layouts.
• Electrical Designing: SLDs, cable sizing and grid connectivity.
• Software & Technical Documentation: AutoCAD drawings and BOMs.
• Project Coordination: support execution and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Solar PV design

Electrical design

Site feasibility

Energy yield analysis

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Helioscope

SketchUp

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Solar Design Engineer

Company: SUNCE RENEWABLES PRIVATE LIMITED

Department: Engineering / Design

Job Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 5–8 Years

Salary: As per Interview

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Solar Design Engineer with strong expertise in utility-scale solar PV system designing. The candidate should have hands‑on experience in ground‑mounted solar projects, including technical layouts, electrical designing, energy yield analysis and construction‑ready drawings.

Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have successfully worked on at least one ground‑mounted utility‑scale solar project of 50 MW or above at a single site.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solar PV System Designing
   • Prepare solar module layouts, string configurations and plant layouts.
   • Perform site assessment and feasibility studies.
   • Optimize solar plant designs for maximum generation and efficiency.
   • Conduct energy yield simulations and shading analysis.
2. Electrical Designing
   • Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLD) and electrical drawings.
   • Perform DC/AC cable sizing and voltage drop calculations.
   • Design earthing and lightning protection systems.
   • Prepare electrical layouts and grid connectivity designs.
3. Software & Technical Documentation
   • Prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD.
   • Perform energy generation analysis using PVsyst.
   • Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) and technical specifications.
   • Maintain design documentation and drawing revisions.
4. Project Coordination
   • Coordinate with project execution, procurement and engineering teams.
   • Provide technical support during project execution.
   • Resolve design‑related issues at project sites.
   • Support testing, commissioning and project handover.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 5–8 years of relevant solar PV design experience.
• Strong experience in ground‑mounted utility‑scale solar projects.
• Minimum one 50 MW+ project experience at a single site.

Required Software Skills

• PVsyst
• AutoCAD
• Helioscope
• SketchUp
• Advanced MS Excel

Required Technical Skills

• Solar PV system design and engineering.
• Module and inverter selection.
• String sizing and electrical calculations.
• DC/AC cable sizing.
• Earthing and lightning protection.
• Solar plant layout and SLD preparation.
• Knowledge of IEC, IS, BIS and CEA standards.