Head - Engineering & Design Services - Renewable Energy

About the job:

Designation : Head of Engineering & Design Services

Based at : Chennai / Mumbai

Job description :

- Primarily responsible for the Design & Engineering Function of Renewable Energy (solar PV, wind and BESS) project design from concept to implementation.

- Lead the detailed designing (AC & DC resp.) of large Scale, Grid connected RE Power Plants

- Lead and oversee site evaluation, energy predictions, site survey, design & optimization, of complete plant layout.

- Oversee energy yield analysis and data analysis, measurement campaigns and power generation & Losses

- Technical evaluation, selection & comparison of components and key equipment (Module, Inverter, Cable, Mounting Structure, BOS for utility scale solar PV, wind and BESS power plants

- Finalizing Bill of Materials and issuing technical specifications for major components to complete support procurement and construction of RE projects

- Assessing and updating technology, suppliers, tools, methods and best practices

- Achieving cost leadership through design optimization and vendor development for designed BOM

- Leading estimation & supporting costing for Utility Scale project

- Providing technical support to BD for Pre-bid /proposal stage

- Liaise with other departments as well as clients and regulating authorities regarding

technical requirement/issues.

- Carry out due diligence, Design Risk Analysis & mitigation plan for Ground mounted Solar PV Plants

- Team development, Managing and training to team and clients as per requirements.

- To develop & strengthen Process, Engineering Systems and procedures for - Engineering

/system design of all types of Solar Photovoltaic power plants

- Detailed Engineering and Project Planning by adopting modern process methodologies in compliance with quality standards

- Interaction with Customer, Project Management Team, Installation & Commissioning team and Contractors for successful completion of the project.

- Providing feedback on key project issues to Department, Management team on a timely basis

A) Job Skills :

- Innovative, practical and strategic planner, committed to delivery and deadlines

- Sharp analytical, problem solving and presentation skills

- Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working in busy environments

B) Personal Skills:

- Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-changing environment.

- Excellent communication skills

C) Engineering & Design Skills :

- Familiar and experienced with entire life cycle of project design for solar PV, wind and energy storage systems

- In depth knowledge of solar PV products and utility grid architecture

- Leading development of vendors and suppliers for civil, electrical, mechanical and power evacuation systems all over SEA

- Should have good knowledge of local prevalent rules and regulation for power generation and evacuation for different countries in SEA

- Should be able to incorporating these standards along with best engineering practices in Design.

- Review of design based on national, International standards and good engineering practices.

- Experience in collating data and other resources through co-ordination with different agencies and implementing the observations in Design.

- Taking Lead in validating and releasing GFC/ IFC (good/issued for construction) drawings

- Expertise in layout finalization, Modeling, capacity fixing of utilities, routing and other details.

- Interfacing between Engineering consultant and Client.

- Knowledge of IEC ,INDIAN & and other standards e.g NFPA,CGA,IEEE, IEC, SEMI etc

- Experience in design reviews and risk studies like, HAZOP/HAZID, MAR, Risk analysis etc.

- Incorporating design review observations and release of IFC/GFC drawings.

- Working knowledge of engineering tools and software

D) Techno commercial Operations Skills:

- Should be involved in preparing technical offers/ proposals, along with handling contract/ billing formalities & documentation.

- Interfacing between clients business/technical teams and internal projects team, for facilitating technical interfacing for requirement capturing, building out specifications & scoping of projects.

- Overseeing and verifying the preparation of RFQ for various utilities and equipment supplies, Techno-commercial comparisons

- Supporting the Supply Chain team with facilitating smooth order execution & handling entire business cycle from quotation; Ordering, follow up, execution, billing and contract closing.

E) Erection and Commissioning Skills:

- Verifying layouts for the project as per the process and material flow needs.

- Experience in preparing pre-startup requirement of the system considering all aspects like Standard operating procedure, preparation, review & commissioning of RE projects

- Understand installation, erection and commissioning of equipment, providing utility services to the construction team equipment.

- Foreseeing bottlenecks and initiating corrective (engineering) measures to avoid reoccurrence.

- Ensuring effective site management and discipline to ensure safe execution of the projects.

- Familiar with, Contractor management, Quality management and Construction safety management

Education Qualification: Masters degree level in technical or engineering subject

Experience: 15 + Years of Experience