Ground Mounted Solar Plant Designer

Job Title: Ground Mounted Solar Plant Designer Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Experience: 4–5 Years Industry: Solar / Renewable Energy Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Ground Mounted Solar Plant Designer with 4–5 years of experience in designing utility-scale and C&I ground-mounted solar PV projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed engineering designs, plant layouts, energy simulations, and supporting project execution for large-scale solar installations.

Key Responsibilities :

Design ground-mounted solar PV plants including fixed tilt and tracker-based systems.

Prepare plant layout, inverter layout, string layout, and Single Line Diagrams (SLD).

Perform energy yield simulations and plant optimization.

Conduct shadow analysis, row spacing calculations, and tilt optimization.

Prepare DC and AC cable sizing, earthing layouts, and trench layouts.

Develop Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and technical documentation.

Coordinate with civil, electrical, and structural engineering teams.

Support site feasibility studies and land analysis.

Ensure designs comply with Indian standards, DISCOM requirements, and grid regulations.

Provide design support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Required Technical Skills:

Solar plant design tools: PVsyst, Helioscope, SketchUp or similar tools

Engineering software: AutoCAD

Strong understanding of:

Ground mounted solar system design

String inverter & central inverter systems

Cable sizing & electrical calculations

SCADA & plant monitoring basics

Grid connectivity requirements

Qualifications :

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Renewable Energy / Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on experience in ground-mounted solar PV plant design.

Preferred Experience :

Experience designing MW-scale solar projects (5 MW – 100 MW).

Experience with solar trackers and fixed tilt mounting structures.

Knowledge of substation integration and evacuation planning.