Lead Design - DC

Position Details

FieldDetails

BU EDRC – Solar

Work Location UAE

Job Role Design Lead – Solar (Electrical DC)

Reports To Section Head – Solar & Project Engineering Manager (PEM)

Reportees Design Engineer, Draughts Person

Minimum Qualification B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Experience 10+ years (Must have experience in design aspects of Solar PV Power Plants / Power Distribution Projects)

Languages Russian & English

Objective

Responsibilities

The Design Lead (Electrical – DC) shall be responsible for reviewing and executing engineering activities related to Solar PV Power Plants, including:

• Generation estimates
• Overall plant layout
• DC SLD preparation
• Solar module selection
• Inverter sizing
• SMB design
• Earthing layouts
• Cable sizing calculations
  
  

The role includes facilitating BIM modellers in developing 3D BIM models for Solar PV plants and coordinating with multiple departments (Civil, Structural, Instrumentation, MEP, etc.) for inter‑disciplinary checks.

The Design Lead supports engineering activities across the full project lifecycle—from pre‑bid engineering to commissioning and warranty support, including coordination with site teams.

The individual will lead a team of Design Engineers and Draughts Persons, ensuring engineering delivery within budget, on schedule, and with high quality.

Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & Documentation

• Review documents prepared by the Engineering Office (India) and explain them to local contractors for site execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering drawings and documents.
• Review drawings and sizing calculations prepared by Design Engineers and Draughts Persons.
• Review vendor engineering deliverables.
• Check deliverables such as:
• Cable routing layout
• Cable tray layout
• Earthing layout
• Lightning protection layout

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with OEM engineers and civil contractors during installation and construction.
• Coordinate with Uzbekistan local consultants for design adaptation works.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines for inter‑departmental checks.
• Provide support and clarifications to the Site Execution team.
• Coordinate with Operations team for design approvals.
• Collect project inputs (plot details, feeder arrangements, GA drawings) from clients, PEM, and vendors.
  
  

Vendor & Procurement Support

• Conduct pre‑award vendor evaluations (technical compliance).
• Submit validation documents to Supply Chain Management.
• Inspect equipment from finalized vendors after validation.
• Clarify design‑related issues to the Site Execution team.
  
  

Planning & Management

• Estimate and plan man‑hour requirements.
• Submit man‑hour requirements for design and drawing review activities.
• Review BOQ and provide technical clarifications to the Contracts team.
• Capable of multitasking and delivering multiple outputs on time.
  
  

Technical Expertise

The Design Lead (Electrical DC) Must Possess

Solar PV Engineering Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Solar PV Power Plant design.
• Expertise in:
• Generation estimation
• Overall plant layout
• DC SLD preparation
• Solar module selection
• Inverter sizing
• SMB design
• Earthing layouts
• Cable sizing calculations

Electrical Design Competence

• Knowledge of national and international codes and standards.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Instrumentation).
• Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and support project teams accordingly.
  
  

Operating NetworkInternal

• Head of Engineering
• Section Heads
• Design Engineers
• Draughts Persons
• Operations Team
• Site Execution Team
• Supply Chain Management Team
  
  

External

• Clients (Engineering & Site Execution Teams)
• Consultants
• Vendors
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On‑time delivery
• Productivity enhancement
• Digitalization
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Cost control
• Quality control
• Customer satisfaction
• Layout optimization
• Standardization and elimination of inefficiencies
• Value engineering and innovation
  
  

Software Skills Required

• Desirable: PVSYST, Meteonorm, SolarGIS, Google Earth, MS Office
  
  

Behavioural AttributesMarket Insight

• Foresight
• Leveraging opportunities
  
  

Customer at the Core

• Sustainable partnerships
• Anticipating needs
• Customer centricity
  
  

Disruptive Innovation

• Challenge traditional approaches
• Generate innovative solutions
• Take calculated risks
  
  

Collaborate & Influence

• Internal stakeholders
• External stakeholders
  
  

Additional

• As defined in the DC competencies for the respective tier