Manager - Engineering & Technical Support
Apraava Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Utilities · 501-1,000 employees
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About the role
The manager will oversee the design, engineering, and technical due diligence of solar energy projects, including feasibility studies and system optimization. They will also provide technical support for project execution, commissioning, and performance maintenance while managing budgets and team development.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical or E&C engineering and possess at least 12 years of overall experience, with a minimum of 8 years in multi-megawatt grid-connected solar power plant design. Proficiency in design software like PV-SYST, ETAP, and AutoCAD is required, along with strong leadership and project management capabilities.
Full description
- PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Accountabilities
Major Activities
Design / Engineering & Technical Due Diligence of Renewables - Greenfield & M&A projects
Key accountabilities and deliverables:
- Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of solar projects, considering factors such as solar irradiance, shading analysis, land profile energy production estimates,
- Perform technical analysis, simulations, and modeling of solar energy systems using relevant software tools. Optimize system layouts, equipment selection, energy output, and LCOE optimizations.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and industry standards in the design process.
- Optimize system designs for efficiency, performance, and cost- effectiveness.
- PV Array design, AC, DC Layout, SLD, DC-AC schematic, cable sizing, cable schedule and loss calculations, Earthing design, etc.
- Manage multiple solar projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Develop and oversee the design of solar power systems, including photovoltaic arrays, inverters, and interconnection components.
- M&A transactions technical due diligence covering design review, IS/IEC/CEA compliance and validation, site visit, identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions
and ensure project success; develop strategy and plan for possible repowering and performance enhancement.
- Review QA / QC document, Factory inspection of critical equipment, acceptance tests.
- Supporting project team for installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning and plant performance tests
- Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar energy systems. Diagnose and resolve issues to maximize system uptime and performance.
- Evaluation of solar PV hybrid systems and integration with BESS.
- Prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Technical Innovation & Developing Solutions
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solar engineering. Identify opportunities for innovation and propose new solutions to enhance system efficiency and performance.
Business Planning & Budget Forecasting
- Budgeting for Technical Services in accordance with Business Strategy on need basis
Developing self andothers
- Stay updated in the PV field, take courses, attend workshops, read books, and engage with new ideas.
- Delegate tasks and projects that provide growth opportunities and empower team members and help them learn new skills.
Management Functions
- Participate in formation of Regional Policies / Standards / Guidelines as necessary to guide O&M of Apraava Energy Assets
- Facilitate technical collaboration within Apraava Energy Assets on a need basis.
Interface with Hong Kong
- Engage with Hong Kong for all Apraava Energy related Technical Engagements (e.g., OTRs, Standards & Guidelines formation)
- Network with Subject Matter Experts in Hong Kong for experience sharing.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical/E&C Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus
Functional Skills
- Familiarity with relevant software tools for design, simulation such as ETAP, CYMCAP, Auto-cad, PV-SYST software.
- In-depth knowledge of solar power technologies, electrical systems, and grid integration.
- Proven experience in solar energy projects, with a focus on electrical engineering and system design.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing engineering teams.
- Project management experience, including the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
Relevant and total years of Experience
Overall experience: Minimum 12+ year of experience Specific experience in:
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Multi Megawatt Grid connected Solar Power plant DC-AC design and Engineering, Energy estimation, LCOE optimization, Preparing the BOQ and technical specification of the PV equipment’s, plant performance tests, optimization, and repowering.
- Consultancy background would be preferred.
- Experience on BESS and PV hybrid system is added advantage.
- M&A experience
