Manager - Design

About KEC International:

KEC International Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. A USD 2.1 billion Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we deliver projects in key infrastructure sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Urban Infrastructure, Solar, Smart Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Cables. With over 75 years of unmatched EPC expertise, we combine a customer-centric focus, world-class quality, and a safety-first attitude.

About Emerging Business:

In line with the Government’s increased focus on Renewable Energy sector, KEC has made a move to carve out its presence in the renewable (Solar, Wind, Green Hydrogen), Cabling and Ropeways segment. Our services under the vertical include design & engineering, project execution, project management, bid management, project feasibility analysis across large-scale solar photovoltaic power plants for both land-mounted as well as roof-top solar PV projects.

Job Title          : Manager - Design (Electrical)

SBU                 : Emerging Business

Location          : Gurugram

Business          : Solar

Job Summary:

We are looking for experienced Manager–Electrical specializing in solar power plant design with a proven track record of ensuring compliance with industry standards and local regulations. This position requires a strong understanding of Seeking a motivated electrical engineer for solar design with expertise in inverter technology, PVsyst simulations, and grid compliance.

Job Responsibility:

• Evaluate and compare inverter and module technologies for optimal solar power plant design.
• Size string and central inverters, design string configurations, and determine block sizing for efficient solar plant operation.
• Conduct thorough PVsyst simulations, iterating for accurate energy yield estimations.
• Ensure compliance with grid requirements for ground-mounted solar plants.
• Analyze grid impact on PV plant inverters and other electrical equipment/systems.
• Prepare and analyze Array ICR and MCR layouts, DC, AC, MV cable routing using AutoCAD.
• Perform sizing calculations for earthing, lightning protection, illumination, battery, UPS, switchgears, etc.
• Prepare comprehensive solar plant BOQ and technical specifications for all electrical equipment.
• Develop DC, AC, and protection single line diagrams to guide the electrical aspects of the solar power project.
• Conduct site visits, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Skillsets:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical design for solar power plants.
• Strong knowledge of inverter and module technologies, grid compliance, and electrical system design.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills for PVsyst simulations and energy yield estimation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and latest version of PV Syst software.