Design Engineer - Civil & Structural Engineering (Solar)

Company Description

V-TECH Renewables is a leading force in the renewable energy sector, providing end-to-end solutions for businesses and communities. With over two decades of experience, we have successfully executed a diverse portfolio of renewable projects across India. Our core expertise includes Design & Engineering Services, Solar Financing, EPC Solutions, Project Management & Consultancy, IMS & QMS Implementation, and ESG Services.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Design Engineer - Civil & Structural Engineering (Solar) located in Pune. The role involves supporting civil and structural design for utility-scale solar projects, preparing engineering deliverables, and coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in civil and structural design of solar module mounting structures (fixed-tilt and tracker) and their foundations (pile, raft, RCC pedestal).
• Support design activities for transformer foundations, inverter rooms, control panel foundations, DG sets, cable trenches, and other electrical BoP structures.
• Prepare engineering layouts and drawings for MCR buildings, auxiliary rooms, security cabins, internal/approach roads, culverts, fencing, and stormwater drains.
• Interpret geotechnical investigation reports and help develop appropriate foundation solutions for different soil conditions.
• Assist in preparing grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans.
• Generate AutoCAD drawings, GA layouts, detailed construction drawings, reinforcement detailing, fabrication drawings, and BOQs.
• Support structural analysis and modelling using STAAD Pro / ETABS under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Review vendor and EPC contractor drawings, GTPs, design documents, and construction methodologies for compliance.
• Coordinate with electrical and mechanical design teams to integrate civil inputs into overall plant design.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications, BOQs, cost estimates, and tender documents for civil works.
• Track and manage design deliverables, documentation, and schedules across ongoing projects.
• Provide support to site teams with design clarifications, document updates, and resolution of civil/structural issues.
• Help maintain quality, safety, and environmental compliance in all civil engineering outputs.
• Participate in internal reviews, design checks, and coordination meetings to ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Structural Engineering
• 1–3 years of civil/structural design experience (solar project experience is an advantage).
• Basic to intermediate understanding of IS/IEC/ASCE design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD Pro/ETABS (working knowledge acceptable), and MS Excel.
• Good understanding of foundations, drainage, buildings, or substation civil works.
• Strong communication, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment.