Design Engineer- Renewable Energy

Job Description Design Engineer Renewable Energy

Position: Design Engineer Renewable Energy (Solar Ground Mounted Projects)

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Department: Engineering / Design

Experience: 25 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Electrical / Electrical & Electronics

Salary: 4.008.00 LPA, depending on experience and technical competency

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented Design Engineer Renewable Energy to support the engineering and design activities for Solar PV and associated electrical systems. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate, cost-effective, standards-compliant, and execution-friendly electrical designs for ground-mounted solar projects.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLD), electrical layouts, cable schedules, equipment layouts, and interconnection drawings for Solar PV projects.

Carry out DC/AC system design, cable sizing, voltage-drop calculations, and short-circuit calculations.

Prepare and review BOQ/BOM, technical specifications, datasheets, and design calculations.

Prepare and review 11 kV / 33 kV / 66 kV electrical systems and substation designs.

Support PVsyst simulations, energy yield analysis, and plant design optimization.

Prepare designs for earthing, lightning protection, auxiliary power systems, and other electrical layouts.

Review vendor drawings, technical documents, and equipment specifications.

Coordinate with Civil, Procurement, Project Execution, Vendors, Consultants, and Clients to ensure smooth project execution.

Provide technical support to site teams and resolve design-related issues during project execution.

Ensure all designs comply with applicable IS/IEC standards, CEA regulations, and client specifications.

Participate in site visits and provide technical support during installation and commissioning activities, when required. Required Skills

Strong knowledge of Solar PV electrical design and EPC execution.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Excel.

Working knowledge of PVsyst.

Good understanding of HT/LT systems, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, earthing, and cable sizing.

Knowledge of 11 kV / 33 kV / 66 kV systems and grid connectivity.

Strong analytical, documentation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively under project deadlines.

Preferred Experience

Experience in Solar EPC, Renewable Energy, Electrical Design, Substation, or Power Projects.

Candidates with experience in utility-scale / ground-mounted solar projects will be preferred.

Hands-on experience in electrical design for solar projects will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Technical & Analytical Ability

Attention to Detail

Electrical Design Knowledge

Communication & Coordination

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Execution Understanding

Ability to Work Under Deadlines

Willingness to Travel to Project Sites

Compensation: 400,[hidden],000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

Will be able to relocate to Ahmedabad

Experience:

Renewable Energy (Solar Ground Mounted Projects) : 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Ahmedabad) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person .