Sr. Electrical Engineer (Solar)

Location: Karnataka, India

Experience: 8+ Years

Compensation Package:

The offered CTC will be determined based on the candidate’s past experience, previous employment history, and the current market standards.

Responsibilities:

Gather preliminary information for each specific project. Conduct site assessments to evaluate the feasibility of solar installations.

• Develop electrical systems for solar power installations, including PV systems, inverters, wiring, and grid connections.
• Develop detailed electrical plans, schematics, and layouts using CAD software, including single-line electrical drawings and site plans.
• Work closely with the procurement team to source the necessary components. Verify that the solar equipment choices are correct for the intended design goals.
• Perform complex electrical calculations for transformer ground fault currents and cable sizing.
• Perform/facilitate energy generation modelling for solar projects using PVSyst, Helioscope or PVWatts.
• Perform Installation and Commissioning of Solar Power Plant systems, DC cabling, AC Cabling, LT Panels, Transformer Connectivity
• Installation and Verification of Switch Gears for uploading of PV Plant generation
• Installation and Verification of any electrical systems required in a PV Plant
• Conduct system diagnostic and troubleshooting, provide operational support, and contribute to system enhancement initiatives.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including construction team, utility companies, local authorities and contractors to ensure the successful installation and commissioning of solar systems.
• Provide technical expertise and support to project teams, contractors, and clients.
• Comply with all industry standards such as NEC, NABCEP guidelines and regulations concerning solar PV installations.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and reports as necessary.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV system components, including inverters, combiner boxes, transformers, grid connection and battery storage systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience in creating and reviewing electrical system drawings.
• Hands-on experience using simulation tools such as Helioscope, GIS, and PVSyst for system modelling, performance analysis, layout design and other design softwares.
• In-depth understanding of electrical codes, regulations (e.g., NEC), and standards specific to solar PV systems.
• Ability to conduct system performance assessments and identify optimization opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal teams, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.