Solar Energy Design Expert

Cleantech Industry Resources is hiring a Solar Energy Design Expert in Chennai, India. The role involves designing and optimizing solar systems, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring compliance with standards. Key responsibilities include using design software, preparing documentation, and collaborating with teams and regulatory bodies. Candidates should have an electrical engineering degree, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in solar design tools.
Cleantech Industry Resources is seeking a Solar Energy Design Expert in Chennai, India. The role involves designing and optimizing solar energy systems, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key responsibilities include using design software, preparing engineering documentation, and collaborating with teams and regulatory bodies. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in solar design tools.
About Us

Cleantech Industry Resources is a leading provider of turnkey development as a service, accelerating United States solar, battery storage and EV projects.

Our team operates within a sophisticated suite of software to support projects from land origination through to commercial operation.

Job Overview

The Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and optimizing solar energy systems, conducting feasibility studies and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

This role involves performance modeling, component evaluation, preparing engineering documentation and collaborating with teams and regulatory bodies.

Main Responsibilities
• Collaborate with teams to design and optimize solar energy systems while participating in design reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Utilize design software to model system performance and adapt designs based on project needs and technological advancements.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, ensuring adherence to safety, quality and industry standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to support project development and progress.
• Evaluate and select solar components, analysing performance data to recommend improvements.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, adapting to new tools and techniques in solar design.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to secure permits and ensure projects meet safety and environmental regulations.
• Offer technical support, address challenges and contribute to a positive work environment.

Requirements
• Bachelor's/master's degree in electrical engineering.

Key Skills and Experience
• Software proficiency: AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope, ETAP, MS Office, Solargraf and Aurora Solar or other solar-specific design tools.
• Project management: experience in managing design projects from conception to implementation and ability to coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders.
• Reneewable energy systems: understanding of solar energy systems and their integration into existing infrastructure.

Additional Information
• 4+ years of experience in design/electrical engineering with a focus on solar energy projects.

Psyhcosocial Skills/Human Skills/Behavioural Skills
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Management experience a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes.
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.