Electrical Design Engineer

With campuses in Austin and Chennai, Illumine Industries Pvt. Ltd. (Illumine-i) is a young multinational firm engineering sustainable living solutions. We are a team of engineers and creative thinkers, working towards the development of renewable power plants, energy-efficient buildings with competent construction methodologies, clean transportation, and high-potent agriculture & manufacturing technologies.
You can learn more about us at: https://www.illuminei.com/lyf
The Big Picture
The Electrical Engineer - Utility scale projects will own and drive the end-to-end designs for utility scale solar/BESS projects (20MW+), while also collaborating closely with cross functional teams to ensure on time delivery of high quality, fully compliant and comprehensive project solutions.
What can you expect as Electrical Engineer?
You'll own the designing of utility solar PV systems and delivering complete design packages.
You'll review requirements and select and/or recommend specifications of major components.
You'll closely collaborate with the project managers, enabling them to effectively communicate with our customers, utility companies/contractors, administrative/government agencies etc.
You'll assist with responding to RFPs, conduct feasibility studies as needed.
You'll be innovative and proactive in providing solutions/solution approaches.
You'll perform other duties and special projects as assigned, while working with other teams to ensure clients’ needs and internal deadlines are met.
Essential Qualifications include:
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in electrical engineering
6-10 years of experience in designing utility scale PV/BESS projects (20MW or higher).
Experience with yield estimation, creating layouts, SLDs and electrical calculations.
Experience/familiarity with load flow, short circuit, arc flash & interconnections studies.
Proficiency in creating site layouts, electrical system design, yield estimation etc.
Knowledge of IEEE, IS, IEC, NEC and other standards for design of solar PV systems as well as with regulatory approvals and associated processes.
Expertise in technical aspects of Solar Modules, Inverters, mounting systems & BoS.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and resolve issues independently based on project/company standards.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proven record of good judgment and analytical skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with engineering, construction, and customer facing teams.
Great to have:
Experience in working with AutoCAD, PVsyst etc.
Prior experience with ETAP, PSCAD is an added advantage.
Experience with executing utility scale projects in North America.

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