Solar Power Evacuation Engineer
We are searching for an experienced Solar Power Evacuation Engineer to oversee the electrical infrastructure that transports solar-generated electricity from plant to grid. You will design, coordinate, and support all technical aspects of evacuation systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient integration with utility networks.
⚡ Key Responsibilities
Evacuation System Design:
Design and optimize medium- to high-voltage (MV/HV/EHV) evacuation systems, including step-up substations, switchgear, transformers, and overhead/underground transmission lines.
Grid Connection & Compliance:
Evaluate grid-connection feasibility for CTU/STU/Discom networks, apply for connectivity, manage agreements, and secure permissions for evacuating solar power.
Electrical Analysis:
Perform load flow, short circuit, protection, relay coordination, grounding, and reliability studies using tools like ETAP, PowerWorld, or PSS®E.
Technical Drawings & Specs:
Prepare evacuation system layouts, single-line diagrams, panel drawings, cable routing plans, relay & metering schemes, and technical specifications.
Coordination & Approvals:
Collaborate with CTU/STU/discom engineers to get engineering approvals, section 68/164, metering/telemetry sign-offs, and oversee statutory requirements like road, rail, and environmental clearances.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Engage with project teams, EPC contractors, external consultants, and vendors to align designs, procurement, and construction schedules.
Construction Oversight:
Support erection, testing, and commissioning of transmission lines, substations, and switchyards; resolve design queries onsite and oversee quality control.
Operational Readiness:
Coordinate synchronization, grid injectability, RLDC/SLDC registration, telemetry, and issue of charging permissions.
Documentation & Reporting:
Prepare and maintain BOQs, drawings, cost estimates, schedules, test reports, approval documentation, and OTP/hand-over packs.
Mentoring & Leadership:
Provide guidance to junior engineers, delegate tasks, review deliverables, and drive alignment with project milestones.
🛠️ Required Qualifications
Education:
B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Experience:
Power evacuation design for utility-scale solar or wind projects, with grid connectivity exposure.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in design & analysis tools (ETAP, PowerWorld, PSS®E), AutoCAD electrical drafting, and MS Office. Knowledge of CTU/STU/discom processes, protection systems, relay coordination, metering/telemetry.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Familiarity with Indian grid codes, IEC/IEEE standards, Section 68/164, NRLDC/SLDC, and metering regulations.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication and stakeholder management; excellent analytical skills; proactive and deadline-driven; ability to travel for site and liaison visits.
🎓 Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with CTU/STU/discoms and regional/state grid operators.
Knowledge of civil integration for switchyards and corridor ROW coordination.
Professional credentials (e.g., Electrical design certification, PMP).
Proven leadership in managing evacuation design teams or projects.