Head of Engineering , Design & Technical for a Solar PV Solutions Co

Escalader Strategic Solutions is head hunting for Head of Engineering , Design and Technical for its Client which is a fast growing start up in to Renewable Energy Solutions.

JD Details

Company : Fast Growing Start up Offering Renewable Energy Solutions

Job designation : Head of Engineering , Design and Technical (HEDT)

Reports To: Founder CEO Business Head

Location : Mumbai (with travel to AP, TN, MP as needed)

Experience: 812 years in solar rooftop + utility-scale engineering

Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical; PV certifications preferred.

Position Summary:

Lead all design, engineering, and technical decision-making for rooftop (251500 kW) and ground-mounted (Megawatt scale) projects across India. Ensure accurate site evaluation, PV Syst modelling, structural assessment, BoQ preparation, and technical coordination with suppliers and EPC partners.

Key Responsibilities

A.Technical Design & Engineering

• Lead all engineering design and technical validation for rooftop and utility-scale (MW scale).
• Conduct/oversee site surveys structural assessment, electrical loading, shading evaluation.
• Prepare layouts using CAD/Arka360/Helioscope and run PV Syst generation simulations.
• Define system sizing: modules, inverters, cables, protection devices, AC/DC DBs, mounting structures.
• Own all BoQ/BoM preparation for proposals and procurement.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, EPC drawings, and as-built documentation.

B.Technical Due Diligence

• Validate module and inverter specifications, certifications, and performance claims.
• Evaluate structural viability of roofs, metallurgy, and wind-load compliance.
• Provide technical clarity to customers (RWAs, factory heads, corporate clients).

C.Delivery & Quality

• Support project manager/EPC partner during execution.
• Verify compliance to quality standards and statutory norms.
• Ensure net-metering/discom requirements are technically met.

D.Supplier & EPC Coordination

• Work with module/inverter/BESS vendors on product selection and technical interfaces.
• Evaluate EPC partners capability, past work, and adherence to specifications.

Capabilities & Skills Required

• Strong command of PVSyst , Arka360/Helioscope , AutoCAD .
• Deep understanding of module/inverter technologies (Mono PERC/TOP Con, string/central inverters).
• Prior experience with both rooftop and ground-mounted engineering.
• Strong commercial awareness (pricing, BoM optimization, value engineering).
• Excellent documentation and drawing review skills.
• Ability to train junior engineers as team expands.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 812 years in solar design engineering
• Must have engineered minimum:

oAt least 510 MWp rooftop

oAt least 10-20 MWp ground-mounted

• Should have worked in:

oEPC company or

oSolar design consultancy or

oModule/Inverter OEM technical teams

• Strong understanding of Indian state-level discom and net-metering procedures.

Must have led end-to-end design cycles independently

Interested Candidates can apply here directly or send us your profile to marking the subject as HOE Solar Mumbai"

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