Solar Engineer

Description

The Electrical design (Solar BESS) engineer will assist the project managers and lead to conduct various studies using tools RatedPower, Pivvot, PVsyst, ArcGIS, Global mapper, PVcase, BESS design etc. This role will be responsible for Simulations performed on mentioned tools and reports preparation for given generation capacity of potential sites on basis of proposed design configuration.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Data validation: Assist Lead in validation of input data for a site or portfolio and planning of deliverables along with educating the supporting team members on technical parameters and any deviation from the standard process. Reporting any discrepancies in the inputs to project managers and leads to getting right information of assigned task / job, alternatively, proposing solutions as per industry standards and practices.
• Simulations on tool: Responsible for running the simulation for sites / project and preparation of reports alongside maintaining the desired quality. Solving problems on assigned task and identifying any discrepancies or diversions from standard approach and providing alternate solution to it.
• Task management: Plays an important role in managing and switching among various solar / renewable portfolios depending upon workload and requirements from regional offices. Managing and guiding the team to deliver high priority assignments. Updating project tracker and monitoring the schedule for deliverables.
• Leadership: Mentor and train less experienced staff on technical aspects of projects and the industry; serve as a recognized in-house leader in solar generation planning and evaluation; support company initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical engineering or related degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years in Engineering, of related experience associated with Solar BESS plant operations, planning, or consulting.
• Project experience with solar system configuration such as tracker-based system and fixed system along with integration of BESS, design of BESS & knowledge of relevant regulations, optimization of combined system using GCR & single axis tracker mechanism, Inverter selection and collection network design, and understanding of meteo data for solar system.
• Knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with solar BESS generation facilities. Technical knowledge in BESS reactive power assessment & layout generation using AutoCAD or similar drafting tool will be an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of engineers.
• Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
• Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).