Manager/Senior Manager - Design & Engineering - BESS & Solar/Renewable Energy

Lead Design Engineering:

Lead the end-to-end engineering and design of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from concept to detailed engineering.

System Design & Optimization:

Prepare and optimize plant layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), DC/AC system design, cable sizing, equipment selection, and energy yield optimization.

Technology & Equipment Selection:

Evaluate and finalize major equipment including PV modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, EMS, PCS, battery systems, SCADA, and balance of plant (BoP) components.

Engineering Coordination:

Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables.

Technical Due Diligence:

Conduct technical feasibility studies, site assessments, energy simulations, battery sizing, grid studies, and design reviews for new projects.

Compliance & Standards:

Ensure designs comply with applicable national and international standards, grid codes, CEA regulations, IEC, IEEE, BIS, and client specifications.

Project Execution Support:

Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, and performance guarantee tests (PGT) to resolve technical issues.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering:

Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project CAPEX while maintaining quality, safety, reliability, and long-term plant performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Business Development, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, O&M, and Finance teams for bid support, project planning, and execution.

Team Leadership & Innovation:

Mentor and manage the design engineering team, implement engineering best practices, adopt new technologies, and continuously improve design processes and documentation.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems, or equivalent; M.Tech is an added advantage.

• 1015+ years of experience in Solar PV and/or BESS design engineering.

• Strong knowledge of utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, HT/LT systems, substations, SCADA, and grid integration.

• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, ETAP, DIgSILENT, Helioscope, or equivalent.

• Experience in utility-scale projects, EPC execution, IPP/developer environment, and tender engineering.

• Excellent stakeholder management, technical leadership, and project coordination skills.