Electrical Design Engineer

ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a Jr Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Design team (OD01) in Surat. You will prepare accurate, code-compliant electrical drawings and calculations for projects spanning ground-mounted solar PV, rooftop solar PV, BESS, hybrid energy systems, HT/LT substations, and chemical and process plant electrical installations. You will work under the guidance of the Manager - Engineering Design and collaborate with project engineers across disciplines to deliver Issued for Construction (IFC) quality drawings on time. This is a hands-on technical role with a clear growth path from Junior to Lead Engineer within ETPL. SERVICE SCOPE FOR THIS ROLE S001 - Ground Mounted Solar PV S002 - Rooftop Solar PV S003 - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) S004 - Hybrid Solar + BESS + DG Systems S005 - HT/LT Substation and Switchyard S007 - Chemical and Process Plant Electrical KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Electrical Design and Drawing Production Prepare and revise Single Line Diagrams (SLD), schematic diagrams, protection drawings, earthing layout drawings, and equipment layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical Develop cable schedules, cable sizing calculations, load schedules, and equipment data sheets per IS, IEC, and CEA standards Produce Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and material schedules aligned to approved design with vendor-neutral specifications Prepare earthing and lightning protection designs per IS 3043 and IEC 62305 Solar PV and BESS Design Run PVsyst simulations for ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV; prepare yield analysis reports with P50/P90 estimates Prepare BESS SLDs, protection philosophy notes, and DC-AC integration drawings per IEC 62619 Support hybrid system design (Solar + BESS + DG) with design basis notes and interconnection drawings Substation and Process Plant Electrical Design Prepare HT/LT substation layout drawings, busbar sizing calculations, and protection relay setting notes Develop electrical area classification drawings and hazardous area dossiers for chemical and process plant projects Quality, Standards, and Compliance Ensure all drawings comply with ETPL drawing standards and applicable IS / IEC / CEA codes Participate in internal drawing review cycles; respond to all review comments within 24 hours Maintain design registers, drawing trackers, and revision history logs in project systems Coordination and Communication Coordinate with civil, structural, and instrumentation teams for cross-discipline drawing and data exchange Liaise with procurement on material queries and vendor drawing review Attend project coordination meetings and provide accurate design progress updates QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Educational Qualification Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Minimum qualification B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering - Preferred PGDC in Power Systems or Renewable Energy - Advantageous Work Experience 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience in electrical design engineering Hands-on experience in at least one of the following sectors: Utility-scale or commercial solar PV Renewable energy EPC BESS integration HT/LT substation design Process or chemical plant electrical design Demonstrated experience producing SLDs, cable schedules, and layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or AutoCAD 2D Experience in renewable energy or utility sector is mandatory - candidates from unrelated sectors will not be considered Certifications (Desirable) Certification in PV system design - NABCEP Associate, PSDA, or equivalent AutoCAD Certified User or equivalent Autodesk certification Working knowledge of ETAP or DIgSILENT PowerFactory is a distinct advantage TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED Core Technical Knowledge Single-phase and three-phase power systems, protection principles, earthing design, cable sizing Solar PV system architecture - DC string design, inverter sizing, AC collection, MMS/SCADA BESS topology - AC-coupled and DC-coupled systems, cell-level protection, DC-AC interface HT/LT substation design - breaker ratings, bus-bar sizing, CT/PT selection, relay coordination Applicable codes: IS 1554, IS 3043, IS 5613, IEC 60439, IEC 60502, IEC 62305, IEC 62619, CEA Regulations 2010 Ability to read vendor GA drawings, equipment datasheets, and tender technical specifications Behavioural Competencies Attention to Detail - zero tolerance for code non-compliance or incorrect references in drawings Ownership and Accountability - commits to deadlines and escalates blockers proactively Team Player - works effectively across disciplines and with senior engineers Learning Agility - absorbs feedback, self-trains on tools, and grows technical knowledge rapidly Professional Communication - writes clear technical emails and meeting notes in English SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE Mandatory AutoCAD Electrical / AutoCAD 2D - Proficient (SLDs, schematics, layouts, cable schedules - all services) PVsyst - Working Knowledge (solar PV simulation, yield analysis, P50/P90 reports) MS Excel / Google Sheets - Proficient (cable sizing, load schedule, equipment schedule, BOQ) MS Word / MS PowerPoint - Basic (design basis notes, reports, presentations) Zoho Projects / MS Teams - Basic (task tracking, coordination, document management) Desirable ETAP / DIgSILENT PowerFactory - Basic Level (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination) Helioscope / Aurora Solar - Working Knowledge (rooftop solar layout and optimisation) AutoCAD 3D / Plant 3D - Awareness (process plant layout and cable routing) DELIVERABLE EXPECTATIONS All deliverables must meet the following baseline quality standards before submission for internal review: Drawn to ETPL standard title block, drawing number, revision block, and layer naming convention Referenced to the applicable IS / IEC / CEA code cited in the project design basis Cross-checked against the project BOQ and equipment schedule before issue Uploaded to the designated project folder with the drawing register updated on the day of issue Expected Deliverables by Service Single Line Diagrams (SLD) - MV/LV Standard: IS 5613, IEC 61439 Gate: First-pass ITP acceptance Cable Sizing Calculations and Cable Schedule Standard: IS 1554, IEC 60502 Gate: Zero tolerance on under-sizing Equipment Layout Drawings Standard: IS 3716 Gate: IFC quality within committed schedule Earthing and Lightning Protection Design Standard: IS 3043, IEC 62305 Gate: Calculations validated, drawing peer-reviewed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Material Schedule Standard: All services Gate: Vendor-neutral specs, aligned to approved design Protection Relay Setting Philosophy Note Standard: IEC 60255 Gate: Reviewed against SLD Load Schedule and Load Flow Summary Standard: CEA Regulations Gate: Verified against contracted load Solar PV Yield Report (PVsyst) Standard: S001, S002 Gate: P50/P90 values peer-reviewed Hybrid System Design Basis Note Standard: IEC 62477 Gate: Signed off by Lead before drawing issue BESS Integration SLD and Protection Drawing Standard: IEC 62619 Gate: DC-AC interface reviewed vs OEM specs

WORKING CONDITIONS Primary Location: Head Office, Surat, Gujarat - Full-time, in-office Site Travel: Up to 15-20% of working days for site visits, commissioning support, or client coordination Working Hours: Standard 9-hour office day per Attendance and Work Hours Policy (POL-006) PPE and Safety: Mandatory PPE compliance during all site visits per Field Safety and PPE Policy (POL-010) Probation Period: 6 months per Probation and Confirmation Policy (POL-004) COMPENSATION Compensation is as per Band B2 - OD01 (Entry-Junior) and is competitive with the renewable energy engineering consulting market in Gujarat. Details are shared with shortlisted candidates. Refer to ET-D03-POL-008 for the Compensation and Benefits Policy. HOW TO APPLY Send your resume and a brief note on your relevant project experience to: Email: & Subject Line: Application - Jr Electrical Design Engineer Your Name Attach: Updated CV / Resume in PDF format Mention in your email: total experience, sector(s) worked in, AutoCAD proficiency level, and notice period