
Solar Design Engineer (Electrical)
Zigsaw
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Senior Design Engineer Office Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Working Days: 6 days a week (2nd & 4th Saturday off) Salary : up to 10 LPA ( depends Upon interview & Experience ) Job Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai Must have Skill : PVSyst Job Description: This is a technical design engineering role focusing on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) renewable solutions. The position involves both pre and post-sales design engineering activities, aimed at delivering the most optimal solar PV solutions to clients. You will report to the CEO and collaborate closely with the commercial, bid & proposal management team, contributing the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) details for projects related to ground-mounted solar PV systems. Roles and Responsibilities: Project Proposals & Design: Prepare proposals, plan, and design new solar projects. Engineering Documentation: Analyze data and prepare detailed engineering documents and drawings. System Design: Develop AC and DC Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), cable sizing, cable scheduling, and provide inputs for module and Balance of System (BOS) selection. Off-grid & On-grid Systems: Responsible for designing off-grid, on-grid, and utility-scale systems, especially those with a minimum voltage of 33 kV. Tender and Estimation Support: Provide estimation, sales support, and tendering assistance for new solar projects and design requests. Collaboration: Engage with the site team, internal stakeholders, EPC contractors, and clients to ensure timely project delivery. Solar PV Electrical System Design: Design electrical systems for solar PV projects (DC & AC system, LV, HV, EHV Substation/Switchyard/Transmission). Knowledge of PVSyst software is preferred. Standards Compliance: Demonstrate expertise in IEC, IEEE, and IS standards. Project Design Experience: Have experience designing a minimum of 5 MW AC single plants and cumulative solar capacities of at least 50 MW. Education/Experience Required Skills & Software Proficiency: Software: AUTOCAD E-TAP Dialux Electrical Design: Experience designing systems at voltage levels of at least 11 kV, 33 kV, or 66 kV. Soft Skills: Self-motivated and driven. Clear and effective communication. Strong understanding of engineering principles. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proficiency in reading tenders and summarizing key information. Educational Qualifications: Required: B.Tech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field. Experience: Minimum: 5-8 years in Design Engineering. Solar Power Plant Design: Proven experience in designing solar power plants. Battery Storage: Experience with battery storage technologies is a plus.
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