Electrical Design Engineer

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 1520% 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 (EntryJunior) 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: j.c.sailor@elegrow.com& talent.acquisition@elegrow.com
• 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