Design Engineer- Electrical

Role: Lead Design Engineer

Interview Location: Chennai

Experience: 8 - 15 Years

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design activities for solar PV substations and renewable power projects from concept to execution.
• Define and execute electrical equipment qualification plans (transformers switchgear inverters relays etc.).
• Ensure designs meet IEC IEEE NEC and local utility codes and standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (civil structural mechanical) to ensure design compatibility.
• Conduct technical reviews simulations and feasibility studies for electrical systems.
• Lead vendor qualification and evaluation processes.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications SLDs wiring diagrams and load flow and protection studies.
• Provide engineering support during procurement construction and commissioning phases.
• Drive cost optimization and design standardization across projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering.
• 8 years of experience in electrical design preferably in solar substation or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of grid integration protection systems and equipment ratings.
• Hands-on experience with ETAP AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• Familiar with electrical qualification protocols for high-voltage and medium-voltage systems.
• Proven track record of leading design teams or engineering workstreams.