Design Manager Solar Projects

8 - 12 years

12 - 22 Lacs

Posted:19 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Dear Candidate,

On Behalf of KCC Buioldcon Group!

Wishing you the happiest year 2026.

Name of position- Design Manger - Solar Projects

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors Degree: Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
  • Masters Degree: Renewable Energy / Power Systems (preferred)
  • Experience: Minimum 8+ years in solar PV design, Experience in MW-scale ground-mounted solar plants is mandatory.

Tools & Software

  • PVsyst
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Excel
  • ETAP / DIgSILENT / SKM

Key Responsibilities

To lead, manage, and deliver complete design solutions for ground-mounted solar PV projects, ensuring technical accuracy, code compliance, cost optimization, constructability, and timely delivery throughout the project lifecycle—from feasibility and tender stage to commissioning.

Design Leadership & Management

  • Own end-to-end design responsibility for ground-mounted solar PV projects
  • Develop and manage design schedules, deliverables, and approvals
  • Review and approve all engineering drawings and calculations
  • Establish and enforce design standards, templates, and best practices

Electrical Design (Core)

  • DC system design:
    • String configuration and optimization
    • Inverter sizing and selection
  • AC system design:
    • LV/MV system design
    • Transformer sizing
    • Pooling substation and evacuation system design
  • Prepare and review:
    • Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
    • Protection schemes & coordination
    • Earthing and lightning protection systems
  • Ensure compliance with

    IEC / IEEE standards and local grid codes

Plant Layout & Energy Yield

  • Review and optimize:
    • Plant & block layouts
    • Module orientation, spacing, and pitch
  • Supervise

    energy yield assessment

    using

    PVsyst

  • Review loss assumptions and performance ratio calculations
  • Ensure bankable and realistic energy estimates

Civil & Structural Coordination

  • Coordinate design inputs for:
    • Module mounting structures (fixed-tilt / trackers)
    • Foundation systems (pile, RCC, micro-pile, etc.)
    • Site grading and drainage concepts
  • Interface with civil and structural teams to ensure constructability

Grid interconnection & substation design knowledge

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