Solar Electrical Design Engineer

Building Services Design & Energy Institute - MEPa2z; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Services Design & Energy Institute - MEPa2z in Delhi-NCR seeks an experienced Solar Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for ground-mounted, utility-scale Solar PV projects. You will oversee pre-bid and detailed engineering activities, ensuring technically sound, cost-efficient designs that meet grid interconnection requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience, with proficiency in SLDs, cable sizing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical design for solar projects.
• Experience with ground-mounted, utility-scale Solar PV systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize electrical designs for utility-scale Solar PV plants.
• Prepare and review SLDs, electrical layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Perform electrical design calculations including cable sizing, voltage drop, and short-circuit studies.
• Review vendor offers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and grid interconnection requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

SLD preparation

Cable sizing

Voltage drop analysis

Short-circuit studies

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Solar Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in the Delhi-NCR region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical design and engineering, specifically for ground-mounted, utility-scale Solar PV projects. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with proven expertise in both pre-bid and detailed engineering processes. The candidate will be responsible for managing electrical engineering activities from the initial design phase through to project completion, ensuring that all designs are technically sound, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards. Key responsibilities include developing and optimizing electrical designs for utility-scale Solar PV plants, preparing and reviewing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, and equipment specifications. The engineer will perform critical electrical design calculations, including cable sizing, voltage drop assessments, and short-circuit studies. Additionally, the role involves preparing technical specifications and datasheets for major electrical equipment, reviewing vendor offers, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective design integration. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification, along with a strong understanding of solar plant electrical systems and grid interconnection requirements. Familiarity with international solar projects and multiple grid codes will be considered an advantage. Proficiency in electrical design tools such as ETAP or DIgSILENT PowerFactory is preferred. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to quality and engineering excellence.