Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (US Projects)

Indovance; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Indovance seeks a Senior Solar PV & BESS Design Engineer to lead US project design from India, coordinating with US developers, EPCs, and engineering firms to deliver high-quality electrical and physical design packages for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems.

You will work on end-to-end design, including AC/DC collection, MV transformers, switchgear, BESS layouts, and CAD drawings, ensuring NEC/IEEE compliance and QA/QC before submission.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of core engineering experience in US utility-scale or C&I Solar PV/BESS design.
• Experience with modeling/analysis tools like PVsyst/Helioscope.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of US-based solar PV and BESS projects from concept to IFC drawings.
• Design AC/DC collection systems, MV transformers, switchgear, and BESS layouts per US codes.
• Perform cable ampacity, voltage drop, short-circuit studies, conduit fill calculations.
• Assist in storage architectures, auxiliary power layouts, and thermal management per US standards (UL 9540).
• Prepare/oversee CAD drawing packages (SLDs, wiring diagrams, site plans).
• Ensure NEC/IEEE compliance and QA/QC before submittal.
• Coordinate with US stakeholders and clients for feedback and alignment.

Skills

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Helioscope

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

US NEC proficiency

IEEE standards

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Helioscope

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (US Projects)

Indovance Inc. was founded in 2003, and maintains headquarters in Apex, North Carolina, United States with operations team, Indovance Private Limited, based in Pune, India. All our operations are ISO 9001:2015 certified, making us a budding process driven organization. Our clients range from mid-sized firms to Fortune 500 companies and are located across the globe.

One of our key strategies is to partner with emerging talent around the country and grow together as a company. We employ a team of 500 enthusiasts with experience level ranging from 0 to 30+ years and that gets us the right mix of talent and expertise in the domain. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our philosophy is “Hire characters; train skills.” We are always on the lookout for employees that share our Core Values and can help drive our Vision.

To know more, visit us at www.indovance.com and follow us at our social handles – Facebook & LinkedIn

Job Description

Position SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Senior Solar PV & BESS Design Engineer to join our operations in India. In this role, you will act as a key technical bridge, collaborating with US-based developers, EPC contractors, and engineering firms to deliver top-tier electrical and physical design packages for utility-scale and C&I solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems across the United States.Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Project Execution: Lead the end-to-end design of US-based solar PV and BESS projects from conceptual stages to Issued-for-Construction (IFC) drawing packages.Electrical & System Design: Design AC/DC collection systems, inverter stations, medium-voltage (MV) transformers, switchgear, and BESS layout configurations compliant with US codes.Engineering Calculations: Perform accurate calculations for cable ampacity, voltage drop, short-circuit studies, conduit fill, and dc/ac ratio optimizations.BESS Integration Support: Assist in designing storage architectures, auxiliary power layouts, fire safety compliance, and thermal management strategies aligned with US standards (UL 9540, NFPA 855).CAD Drafting & Review: Prepare and oversee detailed drawing packages using AutoCAD, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, site plans, and grounding details.US Code Compliance: Ensure all deliverables strictly adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC), IEEE standards, and specific regional US utility interconnection requirements.Cross-Border Collaboration: Participate in client calls, align with US-based stakeholders on design changes, incorporate feedback efficiently, and maintain high standards of quality control (QA/QC) before submittal.

Requirements

Position: Sr. Electical Design Engineer

Shift Time:General

Location:Narhe - Pune (3 months from office) Then WFH

Experience: 4+ years of core engineering experience specializing in US utility-scale or C&I Solar PV and BESS design.Software Expertise: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD. (Plugins would be an added advantage)

Demonstrated track record of working with US-based clients, EPCs, or engineering consulting firms within an outsourcing or global capability center (GCC) model.

Strong hands-on experience with modeling and analysis tools such as PVsyst, Helioscope, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools.Regulatory Knowledge: Sound working knowledge of US electrical standards, particularly the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant IEEE codes.Communication: Excellent written and spoken English proficiency, with strong presentation skills for regular client interaction.Preferred QualificationsExperience with SCADA architecture, telemetry, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3). Solar PV and BESS.Familiarity with US permitting processes and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) review cycles.