Structural Design Engineer

Role Summary

Own the end-to-end structural, mechanical, and site-engineering design of solar platform systems — floating while ensuring designs account for site hydrology, flood risk, and water-body conditions relevant to floating installations.

Key Responsibilities

Structural & Mechanical Design

• Lead structural design of floating platform systems: float modules, walkways, and module mounting structures (MMS).
• Design pile foundations and anchoring systems for floating structures, based on soil, bathymetric, and site parameters.
• Prepare design basis reports for floating structures, foundations, and equipment platforms.
• Evaluate and select float construction materials (Ferro-cement, HDPE, or hybrid), weighing buoyancy, durability, and cost.
• Perform structural analysis and modelling using STAAD.Pro, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
• Prepare GA, fabrication, and assembly drawings for module mount structures, walkways, lightning arrestor systems, and safety rails.
• Build 3D models and renders of solar plants (SolidWorks/SketchUp), including shadow analysis and walk-throughs.
• Review and approve fabrication and installation drawings; prepare installation manuals for site/construction teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (a PhD or advanced qualification in Water Resources/Hydraulics is a strong plus for the hydrology-facing aspects of this role).
• 10+ years of experience in structural/mechanical design of solar structures (floating and/or ground-mounted).
• Direct experience with floating solar or marine floating structures strongly preferred; Ferro-cement float system experience preferred (HDPE experience acceptable with a learning curve).
• Strong command of STAAD.Pro, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD; SketchUp a plus.