Job Role: Assistant Manager - Civil Designs (Solar EPC - Ground Mount Projects)
Location: Corporate Office
Experience: 6–8 Years
Qualification: BE/BTech in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Deputy Manager – Civil Designs (Solar EPC – Ground Mounted Projects)
1. Site Development & Land Engineering
- Perform site feasibility analysis using topography and contour data
- Develop grading plans (cut & fill optimization) to minimize earthwork cost
- Design stormwater drainage systems (surface & sub-surface)
- Plan internal roads, access roads & equipment pathways
- Ensure proper water runoff management & erosion control
2. Foundation Design Engineering (Critical Area)
- Design and optimize MMS foundations:
- Driven piles
- Bored piles
- Rammed foundations
- Isolated / raft foundations
- Design inverter, transformer, HT panel, and switchyard foundations
- Perform foundation sizing, stability checks & reinforcement detailing
- Selection of foundation type based on:
- Soil conditions
- Load combinations
- Project cost constraints
3. Structural Design & Analysis
- Perform detailed RCC design:
- Control rooms
- Equipment foundations
- Cable trenches
- Design steel structures (PEB / MMS supporting structures)
- Conduct load calculations:
- Dead load
- Live load
- Wind load (critical for solar)
- Seismic load
- Perform analysis using:
- STAAD Pro / ETABS
- Ensure structural stability, safety, and optimization
4. Geotechnical Engineering & Soil Interaction
- Review and interpret geotechnical investigation reports
- Evaluate:
- SBC (Safe Bearing Capacity)
- Soil strata & type
- Groundwater table
- Perform:
- Pile load calculations
- Settlement analysis
- Recommend suitable foundation system for site conditions
5. Solar Project-Specific Expertise
- Extensive experience in Ground Mounted (GM) Solar Projects
- Design for:
- Fixed Tilt systems
- Tracker systems (single-axis trackers)
- Understand wind impact on module structures
- Coordination between MMS vendor & civil design
- Layout understanding for module placement & row spacing
6. Design Tools & Software Proficiency
- AutoCAD – Layouts, GFC drawings, detailing
- STAAD Pro / ETABS – Structural analysis & design
- Civil 3D – Land grading & contouring
- MS Excel – BOQ, load calculations, design sheets
7. Quantity Estimation & Cost Optimization
- Prepare BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
- Perform material take-offs for civil works
- Conduct cost optimization & value engineering
- Compare multiple design alternatives for cost efficiency
8. Design Coordination & Vendor Management
- Coordinate with:
- EPC teams
- Structural consultants
- MMS vendors
- Review & approve:
- Vendor drawings
- Design calculations
- Provide technical inputs during tendering stage
- Resolve design conflicts during execution
9. Project Execution Support
- Issue GFC (Good for Construction) drawings
- Provide site clarifications & design revisions
- Support in:
- Foundation execution issues
- Alignment / leveling issues
- Participate in value engineering discussions
10. Codes, Standards & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- IS 456 (RCC)
- IS 800 (Steel)
- IS 875 (Loads)
- IS 1893 (Seismic)
- Follow safety & quality standards
- Maintain design documentation & version control
- Support internal & external audits
11. Planning, Reporting & Team Management
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Track design deliverables vs timelines
- Identify risks & dependencies
- Coordinate with:
- Procurement (for material specs)
- Execution teams
- Guide junior engineers (if applicable)