Responsibilities
We are looking for a Jr Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Design team (OD01) in Surat. You will prepare accurate, code-compliant electrical drawings and calculations for projects spanning ground-mounted solar PV, rooftop solar PV, BESS, hybrid energy systems, HT/LT substations, and chemical and process plant electrical installations.
You will work under the guidance of the Manager — Engineering Design and collaborate with project engineers across disciplines to deliver Issued for Construction (IFC) quality drawings on time. This is a hands-on technical role with a clear growth path from Junior to Lead Engineer within ETPL.
SERVICE SCOPE FOR THIS ROLE
- S001 — Ground Mounted Solar PV
- S002 — Rooftop Solar PV
- S003 — Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- S004 — Hybrid Solar + BESS + DG Systems
- S005 — HT/LT Substation and Switchyard
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Electrical Design and Drawing Production
- Prepare and revise Single Line Diagrams (SLD), schematic diagrams, protection drawings, earthing layout drawings, and equipment layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
- Develop cable schedules, cable sizing calculations, load schedules, and equipment data sheets per IS, IEC, and CEA standards
- Produce Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and material schedules aligned to approved design with vendor-neutral specifications
- Prepare earthing and lightning protection designs per IS 3043 and IEC 62305
Solar PV and BESS Design
- Run PVsyst simulations for ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV; prepare yield analysis reports with P50/P90 estimates
- Prepare BESS SLDs, protection philosophy notes, and DC-AC integration drawings per IEC 62619
- Support hybrid system design (Solar + BESS + DG) with design basis notes and interconnection drawings
Substation and Process Plant Electrical Design
- Prepare HT/LT substation layout drawings, busbar sizing calculations, and protection relay setting notes
- Develop electrical area classification drawings and hazardous area dossiers for chemical and process plant projects
Quality, Standards, and Compliance
- Ensure all drawings comply with ETPL drawing standards and applicable IS / IEC / CEA codes
- Participate in internal drawing review cycles; respond to all review comments within 24 hours
- Maintain design registers, drawing trackers, and revision history logs in project systems
Coordination and Communication
- Coordinate with civil, structural, and instrumentation teams for cross-discipline drawing and data exchange
- Liaise with procurement on material queries and vendor drawing review
- Attend project coordination meetings and provide accurate design progress updates
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Educational Qualification
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering — Minimum qualification
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering — Preferred
- PGDC in Power Systems or Renewable Energy — Advantageous
Work Experience
- 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience in electrical design engineering
- Hands-on experience in at least one of the following sectors:
- Utility-scale or commercial solar PV
- Renewable energy EPC
- BESS integration
- HT/LT substation design
- Process or chemical plant electrical design
- Demonstrated experience producing SLDs, cable schedules, and layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or AutoCAD 2D
- Experience in renewable energy or utility sector is mandatory — candidates from unrelated sectors will not be considered
Certifications (Desirable)
- Certification in PV system design — NABCEP Associate, PSDA, or equivalent
- AutoCAD Certified User or equivalent Autodesk certification
- Working knowledge of ETAP or DIgSILENT PowerFactory is a distinct advantage
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Core Technical Knowledge
- Single-phase and three-phase power systems, protection principles, earthing design, cable sizing
- Solar PV system architecture — DC string design, inverter sizing, AC collection, MMS/SCADA
- BESS topology — AC-coupled and DC-coupled systems, cell-level protection, DC-AC interface
- HT/LT substation design — breaker ratings, bus-bar sizing, CT/PT selection, relay coordination
- Applicable codes: IS 1554, IS 3043, IS 5613, IEC 60439, IEC 60502, IEC 62305, IEC 62619, CEA Regulations 2010
- Ability to read vendor GA drawings, equipment datasheets, and tender technical specifications
Behavioural Competencies
- Attention to Detail — zero tolerance for code non-compliance or incorrect references in drawings
- Ownership and Accountability — commits to deadlines and escalates blockers proactively
- Team Player — works effectively across disciplines and with senior engineers
- Learning Agility — absorbs feedback, self-trains on tools, and grows technical knowledge rapidly
- Professional Communication — writes clear technical emails and meeting notes in English
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Mandatory
- AutoCAD Electrical / AutoCAD 2D — Proficient (SLDs, schematics, layouts, cable schedules — all services)
- PVsyst — Working Knowledge (solar PV simulation, yield analysis, P50/P90 reports)
- MS Excel / Google Sheets — Proficient (cable sizing, load schedule, equipment schedule, BOQ)
- MS Word / MS PowerPoint — Basic (design basis notes, reports, presentations)
- Zoho Projects / MS Teams — Basic (task tracking, coordination, document management)
Desirable
- ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory — Basic Level (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination)
- Helioscope / Aurora Solar — Working Knowledge (rooftop solar layout and optimisation)
- AutoCAD 3D / Plant 3D — Awareness (process plant layout and cable routing)
DELIVERABLE EXPECTATIONS
All deliverables must meet the following baseline quality standards before submission for internal review:
- Drawn to ETPL standard title block, drawing number, revision block, and layer naming convention
- Referenced to the applicable IS / IEC / CEA code cited in the project design basis
- Cross-checked against the project BOQ and equipment schedule before issue
- Uploaded to the designated project folder with the drawing register updated on the day of issue
Expected Deliverables by Service
- Single Line Diagrams (SLD) — MV/LV | Standard: IS 5613, IEC 61439 | Gate: First-pass ITP acceptance
- Cable Sizing Calculations and Cable Schedule | Standard: IS 1554, IEC 60502 | Gate: Zero tolerance on under-sizing
- Equipment Layout Drawings | Standard: IS 3716 | Gate: IFC quality within committed schedule
- Earthing and Lightning Protection Design | Standard: IS 3043, IEC 62305 | Gate: Calculations validated, drawing peer-reviewed
- Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Material Schedule | Standard: All services | Gate: Vendor-neutral specs, aligned to approved design
- Protection Relay Setting Philosophy Note | Standard: IEC 60255 | Gate: Reviewed against SLD
- Load Schedule and Load Flow Summary | Standard: CEA Regulations | Gate: Verified against contracted load
- Solar PV Yield Report (PVsyst) | Standard: S001, S002 | Gate: P50/P90 values peer-reviewed
- Hybrid System Design Basis Note | Standard: IEC 62477 | Gate: Signed off by Lead before drawing issue
- BESS Integration SLD and Protection Drawing | Standard: IEC 62619 | Gate: DC-AC interface reviewed vs OEM specs
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Primary Location: Head Office, Surat, Gujarat — Full-time, in-office
- Site Travel: Up to 15–20% of working days for site visits, commissioning support, or client coordination
- Working Hours: Standard 9-hour office day per Attendance and Work Hours Policy (POL-006)
- PPE and Safety: Mandatory PPE compliance during all site visits per Field Safety and PPE Policy (POL-010)
- Probation Period: 6 months per Probation and Confirmation Policy (POL-004)
COMPENSATION
Compensation is as per Band B2 — OD01 (Entry–Junior) and is competitive with the renewable energy engineering consulting market in Gujarat. Details are shared with shortlisted candidates. Refer to ET-D03-POL-008 for the Compensation and Benefits Policy.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume and a brief note on your relevant project experience to:
- Email: [Confidential Information] & [HIDDEN TEXT]
- Subject Line: Application — Jr Electrical Design Engineer | [Your Name]
- Attach: Updated CV / Resume in PDF format
- Mention in your email: total experience, sector(s) worked in, AutoCAD proficiency level, and notice period
