Electrical System Designer - Solar

DIVISION : Professional Lighting

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the end-to-end technical design and optimization of residential, commercial, and industrial (C&I) solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop solutions. This role is critical in ensuring maximum energy yield, compliance with all relevant codes, and cost-effectiveness of all solar installations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

System Design & Optimization:

• Perform detailed site surveys (virtual and physical) and energy consumption analysis to determine optimal system size and configuration.
• Create detailed 2D/3D system layouts and single-line diagrams (SLDs) using specialized software (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, SketchUp)

Documentation & Compliance:

• Prepare comprehensive technical proposal documents and bid submissions.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant national and local electrical codes, building standards, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Generate and manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) for procurement.

Collaboration & Support:

• Liaise with the sales team to provide technical support during the customer acquisition phase.
• Collaborate with the project management and installation teams to ensure the design is executed accurately and efficiently on-site.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues that arise during installation.

R&D and Training:

• Stay abreast of the latest solar technology, components, and industry best practices.
• Suggest innovative design techniques to improve system performance and reduce costs.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : B.E/ BTech (Electrical)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5-10 years of professional experience specifically in designing and engineering rooftop solar PV systems (residential, commercial, or utility-scale).
• Proven track record of successfully designing and delivering projects from concept to commissioning.
• Experience in preparing detailed technical documentation (SLDs, Layouts, BOMs, Calculations).