Solar Design Engineer (Electrical)

SgurrEnergy; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SgurrEnergy in Maharashtra, India seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead basic engineering and conceptual design for solar PV, BESS, and windfarms, coordinating with clients and internal teams. You will review EPC proposals, perform grid studies, and develop electrical schemes with MV/HV layouts.

Strong communication and on-site exposure are essential. Responsibilities include ensuring on-time delivery, evaluating protection schemes, and adhering to IEC/IEEE/IS standards.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech Electrical Engg (mandatory qualification).
• Good communication skills in English and ability to produce clear technical reports.
• Knowledge of power system equipment protection, relay setting calculations and coordination studies.
• Design knowledge of SCADA architecture for solar PV plants.
• Exposure to on-site solar and switchyard projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst, SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in basic engineering and initial conceptualization of power evacuation infrastructure for solar PV plants, battery energy storage and windfarms, coordinating with clients and internally.
• Facilitate cost to benefit analysis for various RE projects: PV, Windfarms, BESS, hydrogen, and hybrids.
• Create a database of costs and technical specifications for primary and secondary equipment used in RE projects.
• Review EPC proposals for substations and electrical components and assist in negotiation and bid management.
• Review grid code compliance and understand IS/IEC standards; review grid impact studies for international projects.
• Interface management between Advisory and Core Engineering Departments for detailed engineering projects.
• Prepare basic electrical designs including MV/HV systems for solar, storage, and wind.
• Develop electrical schemes and PV plant layouts detailing DC cables, lightning, sizing, and conductor selection.
• Prepare technical specifications, design basis reports, and memorandums.
• Review short circuit current and Load Flow calculations to finalize equipment ratings.
• Ensure depth of MV/HV equipment knowledge and vendor drawing reviews.
• Deliver projects within time and budget.
• Knowledge of DC/AC side engineering specs and standards including IEC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, SEC, IS.

Skills

Communication in English

Technical report writing

Power systems knowledge

On-site coordination

Learning new technologies

Verbal and written communication

Education

BE/B.Tech Electrical Engg

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVSyst

SketchUp

Job description

The principal responsibilities shall essentially include:

The position requires ability to efficiently multi-task and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, with challenging timelines. The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks and ensuring on time delivery shall be crucial.

• Lead the team in basic engineering and initial conceptualization of power evacuation infrastructure for solar PV plants, battery energy storage and windfarms. This shall include client and internal co-ordination.
• Facilitate cost to benefit analysis for various types of RE projects: PV, Windfarms, BESS, hydrogen, and hybrid projects.
• Create a database of costs and technical specifications for primary and secondary equipment used in RE projects.
• Review EPC proposals for substations and electrical components and assist in negotiation and bid management.
• Through understanding of Indian grid code. Understanding of other country grid code shall be beneficial.
• Review grid impact study reports for international renewable energy projects.
• Interface management between Advisory and Core Engineering Departments in case of detailed engineering projects.
• Shall make basic electrical designs of solar plants / battery storage / windfarms, including MV system and HV (for 11kV/33kV/66kV/132kV/220kV/440kV).
• Basic engineering and conceptualisation of all the aspects of inverter stations, MV transformer stations, MV Switching stations, Utility metering systems etc.
• Develop electrical schemes and PV plant layout detailing such as DC Cable routine layouts, DC Grouping. Conducting lightning risk assessment, performing lighting calculations, cable sizing, conductor selection, auxiliary load calculation as per the national/ international code.
• Preparing general technical specifications, design basis reports, and memorandum.
• Should be able to review short circuit current, Load Flow calculation to finalize equipment ratings and sizes.
• Shall have depth knowledge of MV and HV equipment selection and review of vendor drawing and documents.
• Deliver projects within the allocated time and budget.
• Knowledge in DC & AC side engineering specifications and standards including IEC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, SEC, IS etc.

Requirements

• BE/B.Tech Electrical Engg (mandatory qualification)
• Good communication skills in English
• Knowledge of power system equipment protection, and relay setting calculations and co-ordination studies.
• Design knowledge of SCADA architecture for solar PV plants.
• Exposure to the on-site for solar and switchyard projects.
• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst, Sketchup.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies in renewable energy market.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce high-quality technical reports within predefined deadline.