Position Details
FieldDetails
BU EDRC Solar
Work Location India
Job Role Design Lead Solar (Electrical DC)
Reports To Section Head Solar & Project Engineering Manager (PEM)
Reportees Design Engineer, Draughts Person
Minimum Qualification B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Experience 10+ years (Must have experience in design aspects of Solar PV Power Plants / Power Distribution Projects)
Languages Russian & English
Objective
Responsibilities
The
Design Lead (Electrical DC) shall be responsible for reviewing and executing engineering activities related to Solar PV Power Plants, including:
- Generation estimates
- Overall plant layout
- DC SLD preparation
- Solar module selection
- Inverter sizing
- SMB design
- Earthing layouts
- Cable sizing calculations
The role includes facilitating BIM modellers in developing
3D BIM models for Solar PV plants and coordinating with multiple departments (Civil, Structural, Instrumentation, MEP, etc.) for interdisciplinary checks.
The Design Lead supports engineering activities across the full project lifecyclefrom
prebid engineering to
commissioning and warranty support, including coordination with site teams.
The individual will lead a team of
Design Engineers and Draughts Persons, ensuring engineering delivery within budget, on schedule, and with high quality.
Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & Documentation
- Review documents prepared by the Engineering Office (India) and explain them to local contractors for site execution.
- Ensure timely delivery of engineering drawings and documents.
- Review drawings and sizing calculations prepared by Design Engineers and Draughts Persons.
- Review vendor engineering deliverables.
- Check deliverables such as:
- Cable routing layout
- Cable tray layout
- Earthing layout
- Lightning protection layout
Coordination & Communication
- Coordinate with OEM engineers and civil contractors during installation and construction.
- Coordinate with Uzbekistan local consultants for design adaptation works.
- Coordinate with multiple disciplines for interdepartmental checks.
- Provide support and clarifications to the Site Execution team.
- Coordinate with Operations team for design approvals.
- Collect project inputs (plot details, feeder arrangements, GA drawings) from clients, PEM, and vendors.
Vendor & Procurement Support
- Conduct preaward vendor evaluations (technical compliance).
- Submit validation documents to Supply Chain Management.
- Inspect equipment from finalized vendors after validation.
- Clarify designrelated issues to the Site Execution team.
Planning & Management
- Estimate and plan manhour requirements.
- Submit manhour requirements for design and drawing review activities.
- Review BOQ and provide technical clarifications to the Contracts team.
- Capable of multitasking and delivering multiple outputs on time.
Technical Expertise
The Design Lead (Electrical DC) Must Possess
Solar PV Engineering Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Solar PV Power Plant design.
- Expertise in:
- Generation estimation
- Overall plant layout
- DC SLD preparation
- Solar module selection
- Inverter sizing
- SMB design
- Earthing layouts
- Cable sizing calculations
Electrical Design Competence
- Knowledge of national and international codes and standards.
- Understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Instrumentation).
- Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and support project teams accordingly.
Operating NetworkInternal
- Head of Engineering
- Section Heads
- Design Engineers
- Draughts Persons
- Operations Team
- Site Execution Team
- Supply Chain Management Team
External
- Clients (Engineering & Site Execution Teams)
- Consultants
- Vendors
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ontime delivery
- Productivity enhancement
- Digitalization
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Cost control
- Quality control
- Customer satisfaction
- Layout optimization
- Standardization and elimination of inefficiencies
- Value engineering and innovation
Software Skills Required
- Desirable: PVSYST, Meteonorm, SolarGIS, Google Earth, MS Office
Behavioural AttributesMarket Insight
- Foresight
- Leveraging opportunities
Customer at the Core
- Sustainable partnerships
- Anticipating needs
- Customer centricity
Disruptive Innovation
- Challenge traditional approaches
- Generate innovative solutions
- Take calculated risks
Collaborate & Influence
- Internal stakeholders
- External stakeholders
Additional
- As defined in the DC competencies for the respective tier
