Assistant Manager/Dy. Manager/Manager – Solar PV Design & Engineering

Assistant Manager/Dy. Manager/Manager – Solar PV Design & Engineering Job Description Cleantech Solar is looking for an experienced solar engineering professional to lead Design & Engineering activities for utility-scale and C&I Solar PV projects. The role encompasses full-cycle engineering management—ranging from conceptual planning and detailed design to compliance oversight, documentation, team leadership and continuous technical improvement. The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: Engineering Strategy & Project Initiation Developing engineering strategies for new solar projects based on site data, grid requirements and project specifications Creating conceptual layouts, preliminary system designs and feasibility-level documents Coordinating closely with project management and business development during early planning Design Development & Technical Execution Leading and managing preparation of detailed engineering deliverables covering electrical, civil/structural and mechanical disciplines Overseeing the creation and review of: SLDs, layouts, bill of quantities Cable sizing, routing, earthing schemes Module mounting structures, foundations, load calculations Substation and inverter room designsOverseeing the creation and review of Approving technical documentation, vendor drawings and IFC packages Technical Leadership & Team Direction The candidate candidate should have good communication skills with knowledge of electrical systems, whilst being proficient in AutoCad, Google SketchUp, PV SYST Reviewing all the documents and drawings submitted by the contractor for the projects in execution stage and give approval for construction Performing Design Validation & BOQ finalisation of 230/132kV/33kV substations. Analysing/ interpreting/ summarising the results of the power system simulation softwares appropriate for design of electrical schemes & preparation of technical reports Preparing & evaluating the detailed BOQ of required components along with inputs on costing estimates Conducting site visits to project sites to assess feasibility Driving planning, task allocation, quality checks and productivity improvements Providing expert technical guidance, mentoring, and support for complex design challenges Regulatory Alignment & Standards Compliance Ensuring all designs align with applicable standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, IS codes and grid regulations Coordinating for permits, statutory submissions and compliance documentation Maintaining awareness of national/international solar engineering guidelines and integrating updates proactively Design Assurance & Quality Governance Establishing design review mechanisms to ensure accuracy, completeness and constructability Implementing quality control procedures for engineering outputs Driving value engineering and design optimisation initiatives to reduce cost and improve performance Technology Advancement & System Innovation Evaluating and adopting advanced PV technologies, tools and modeling techniques Collaborating with R&D or technical excellence teams to introduce new engineering methods Championing continuous improvement in energy yield, system reliability and design efficiency Risk Management & Technical Safeguards Identifying design-stage technical risks and preparing mitigation strategies Conducting engineering assessments to foresee operational or construction challenges Working with project execution teams to resolve design concerns early Documentation Control & Stakeholder Communication Preparing engineering reports, detailed calculations, progress summaries and project documentation Maintaining organised records of revisions, design files and technical approvals Supporting communication with clients, EPC partners and internal leadership through technical discussions and review meetings Requirements Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline 10+ years of experience in PV engineerin…