Design Engineer – Solar (Electrical AC)

Larsen & Toubro

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:BU: EDRC (Solar)Position Title: Design Engineer – Electrical(AC)Reports to (Job – Role): Design LeadEducation: Bachelor in Electrical Engineering/EEE or M.Tech(Electrical Engineering Specializations)Experience: 3-5 years, experience in Design and Detailing in solar Power Plant .Objective: The person shall be able to carry out the design and detailed engineering for Solar Power plants like Mini Grid and Mega watt scales plants ,roof top plants . The Design Engineer shall design and review the entire design documents and review drawings for a project or a set of smaller projects including co-ordination with other disciplines viz., Civil ,instrumentation and Mechanical.Design Engineer shall work with a team of draftsman to design the Engineering activities within budget, deliver on time and maintaining a high quality of engineeringKey Responsibilities:
  • Coordination with Site Team and Client to meet the requirements of design and drawings
  • Preparing BOQ and material with respect to previous projects
  • Interaction with Client for Drawing Approval and Clarification
  • Interaction with Site for Clarification on drawing
  • Interaction with SCM for Clarification on drawing
  • Design of single line diagrams for solar PV plant & substations.
  • Preparation of equipment /earthing / lighting / cable trench layouts for PV plant as well as outdoor substations as per the relevant standards.
  • Preparation of technical specifications
  • Sizing of LT& HT cables, loss calculation, cable schedule
  • Earthing, lighting and lightning protection calculations for PV plant as well as substation as per relevant standards.
  • Review of vendor drawings for Dry/Oil type Transformers, HT/LT panels, UPS, Battery charger and cable GTP.
  • Design of relay protective systems at Solar plant as well as at Substation.
  • Short Circuit Analysis, relay setting & coordination using ETAP software.
  • Cost optimization initiatives.
  • Discussion with vendor and client to resolve technical challenges.
Technical Expertise:
  • Updated knowledge of Inverters, transformer, cables, UPS, battery & charger, Lighting, ancillaries (FFPH, auxiliary power). Working knowledge & trends in innovation . Knowledge on Transmission Lines and Substations. Knowledge about various IS/IEC standards
Operating Network:
  • Internally: Contract Team, SCM, Section head, Design engineer, Draftsmen, Site execution team (lead))
  • Externally: Clients, Vendors, Consultants

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