Sr. Electrical Engineer (Solar)

Job Title: 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.