Design Engineer

The Solar Design & Engineering Specialist is a critical role responsible for both Pre-Sales technical support and detailed Post-Sales system design and execution. This position requires strong technical skills in solar PV system design, costing, proposal drafting, and detailed engineering documentation.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Pre-Sales Design & Costing
  

Design and Proposal Drafting: Prepare high-quality SketchUp drawings, conduct PVSYST simulations and generate reports to optimize system performance and present technical solutions to potential clients.

Costing and Tendering: Prepare accurate pre-sales costing sheets and draft technical proposals. Conduct thorough Tender study and prepare detailed costing sheets to support bid submissions.

Client Management: Check all pre-sales designs and costs for accuracy. Attend and conduct Meetings with clients to understand requirements, present technical solutions, and address queries.

• Post-Sales Design & Execution
  

Site Analysis and Survey: Conduct detailed Post-sales survey and site analysis to gather necessary data for final system design, including preparing survey reports.

Detailed Engineering: Develop complete and precise engineering documentation, including SketchUp design, detailed drawings, and preparation of Bill of Materials (BOM).

Performance Optimization: Utilize PVSYST software for final performance modeling and system validation. Prepare comprehensive Calculation sheets for all system components.

Project Management Support: Prepare Meeting Minutes (MOM) sheets for internal and external project meetings. Review and check vendor quotations for technical compliance and cost-effectiveness.

• Execution Target
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Metrics

• Execution Volume: Successful design and engineering contribution to 3+ MWp per month of executed projects.
  
• Design Accuracy: Number of revisions required for detailed drawings and BOM.
  
• Proposal Success Rate: Percentage of pre-sales proposals converted to orders.
  
• Documentation Quality: Timeliness and completeness of Survey reports, BOM, and MOM sheets.
  
• Costing Accuracy: Variance between pre-sales cost estimates and final project procurement costs.
  
  

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SketchUp for 3D modeling and layout.
  
• Expert-level knowledge and experience with PVSYST for energy yield assessment.
  
• Strong foundation in solar PV system design principles, electrical codes, and civil/structural considerations.
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, tender documents, and contracts.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective client meetings and report preparation.
  
• Detail-oriented and highly organized for managing extensive documentation (BOM, MOM, Calculation sheets).