Design Manager Solar Projects (EPC & Development)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Coordination:

• Coordinate with external design consultants for detailed engineering, civil/structural drawings, and electrical designs.
• Review and validate consultant deliverables including SLDs, layout plans, GTPs, and BOQs.
• Ensure consultant designs meet project specifications, client requirements, and regulatory standards.

2. Preliminary Design & Analysis:

• Prepare conceptual and initial plant layouts using AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Conduct PVsyst simulations and energy yield analysis for bidding and project planning.
• Analyse site data, including topography, shadow, and orientation, for layout optimization.
• Prepare basic electrical design inputs including module sizing, inverter placement, string sizing, etc.
• Project site selection, site visit.

3. Tender Technical Documentation:

• Prepare and finalize technical documents for tenders including system design briefs, BOQs, and compliance checklists.

• Provide technical support to the BD and Proposal team during RfP and bid submissions.

• Evaluate vendor/consultant offers from a technical perspective during the tendering phase.

4. Approvals & Compliance:

• Support in documentation required for DISCOM, CEIG, MNRE, and other statutory approvals.

• Ensure adherence to standards including MNRE, IEC, IS, IEEE, and other regulatory norms.

5. Project Support:

• Provide engineering support during project planning, costing, and early execution stages.

• Conduct technical reviews, risk identification, and value engineering.

Key Skills Required:

• Hands-on experience in PVsyst, AutoCAD, MS Office

• Good understanding of electrical, Mechanical and civil fundamentals of solar power plants

• Familiarity with applicable design standards and local electrical codes

• Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills

• Experience in preparing and reviewing tender technical packages

Preferred Industry Background:

• Solar EPC companies, Renewable Energy Developers, Engineering Consultants, or Technical Advisory Firms.