Lead Design Engineer

Name: Jobpe
Address: T-Hub, Plot No 1/C, Sy No 83/1, Raidurgam panmaktha, Knowledge City Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500081, IN
Telephone: +91-83339-09630
Price range: Free

Ornate Solar

Delhi

Posted:10 hours ago

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Design Engineer to lead the rooftop solar design division from the New Delhi corporate office, overseeing engineering teams, complex system designs, and technical execution of Residential, Commercial, and Industrial (C&I) projects. The role focuses on PV system design, regulatory compliance, technical validation, team leadership, cost optimization, and maximizing energy yield.

Location :-

New Delhi (with occasional travel to project sites across India)

Key Responsibilities

Site Surveys & Engineering Assessments: Lead critical on-site technical surveys and feasibility assessments for complex or high-capacity C&I rooftops; validate physical roof integrity, shading obstructions, and point of grid interconnection.
Project Engineering Discussions: Lead strategic technical consultations and engineering alignments with corporate clients, project management consultants (PMCs), structural checkers, and state utility officials.
Team Leadership & Quality Assurance: Direct, mentor, and review the output of a team of solar design engineers and CAD drafters. Establish design standards, engineering workflows, and comprehensive review checklists.
Advanced System & Structural Design: Oversee and finalize complex electrical layouts including LT/HT panels, net-metering integration, transformer selection, and system protection schemes. Review and sign off on custom Module Mounting Structure (MMS) configurations for atypical roofs.
Simulation & Yield Optimization: Approve finalized PVsyst energy yield assessments, PR estimations, shadow analyses, and comprehensive technical-commercial proposals for high-value contracts.
Cross-Functional & Vendor Management: Collaborate with the Procurement team to vet, test, and onboard standard components (modules, inverters, structures) and optimize Balance of System (BOS) costs.

Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech or M.Tech in Electrical/Renewable/Civil Engineering
Design & Analysis Software: Expert-level command of AutoCAD, PVsyst, HelioScope, SketchUp, and specialized drone mapping or structural modeling software.
Electrical Infrastructure: In-depth understanding of HT/LT switchgear, protection relays, earthing calculations, and grid-tied/hybrid central and string inverter technologies.
Regulations & Standards: Thorough knowledge of Indian Electricity Rules, CEA regulations, state-specific net-metering/open-access guidelines, and international safety codes (IEC, IS).

Skills Required

Solar Design System Design Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership Cost Optimization Project Engineering Project Management Quality Assurance CAD Structural Design HT Panels Vendor Management

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