- PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Accountabilities
Major Activities
Design / Engineering & Technical Due Diligence of Renewables - Greenfield & M&A projects
Key accountabilities and deliverables:
- Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of solar projects, considering factors such as solar irradiance, shading analysis, land profile energy production estimates,
- Perform technical analysis, simulations, and modeling of solar energy systems using relevant software tools. Optimize system layouts, equipment selection, energy output, and LCOE optimizations.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and industry standards in the design process.
- Optimize system designs for efficiency, performance, and cost- effectiveness.
- PV Array design, AC, DC Layout, SLD, DC-AC schematic, cable sizing, cable schedule and loss calculations, Earthing design, etc.
- Manage multiple solar projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Develop and oversee the design of solar power systems, including photovoltaic arrays, inverters, and interconnection components.
- M&A transactions technical due diligence covering design review, IS/IEC/CEA compliance and validation, site visit, identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions
and ensure project success; develop strategy and plan for possible repowering and performance enhancement.
- Review QA / QC document, Factory inspection of critical equipment, acceptance tests.
- Supporting project team for installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning and plant performance tests
- Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar energy systems. Diagnose and resolve issues to maximize system uptime and performance.
- Evaluation of solar PV hybrid systems and integration with BESS.
- Prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solar engineering. Identify opportunities for innovation and propose new solutions to enhance system efficiency and performance.
Business Planning & Budget Forecasting
- Budgeting for Technical Services in accordance with Business Strategy on need basis
Developing self andothers
- Stay updated in the PV field, take courses, attend workshops, read books, and engage with new ideas.
- Delegate tasks and projects that provide growth opportunities and empower team members and help them learn new skills.
Management Functions
- Participate in formation of Regional Policies / Standards / Guidelines as necessary to guide O&M of Apraava Energy Assets
- Facilitate technical collaboration within Apraava Energy Assets on a need basis.
Interface with Hong Kong
- Engage with Hong Kong for all Apraava Energy related Technical Engagements (e.g., OTRs, Standards & Guidelines formation)
- Network with Subject Matter Experts in Hong Kong for experience sharing.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical/E&C Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus
Functional Skills
- Familiarity with relevant software tools for design, simulation such as ETAP, CYMCAP, Auto-cad, PV-SYST software.
- In-depth knowledge of solar power technologies, electrical systems, and grid integration.
- Proven experience in solar energy projects, with a focus on electrical engineering and system design.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing engineering teams.
- Project management experience, including the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
Relevant and total years of Experience
Overall experience: Minimum 12+ year of experience Specific experience in:
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Multi Megawatt Grid connected Solar Power plant DC-AC design and Engineering, Energy estimation, LCOE optimization, Preparing the BOQ and technical specification of the PV equipment’s, plant performance tests, optimization, and repowering.
- Consultancy background would be preferred.
- Experience on BESS and PV hybrid system is added advantage.
- M&A experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/E&C Engineering or related field
- Overall minimum 12+ years of experience
- Minimum 8 years hands-on experience in Multi-Megawatt grid-connected solar PV DC-AC design, energy estimation, LCOE optimization, BOQ and technical specifications, plant performance tests, optimization and repowering
- Experience conducting technical due diligence for M&A including design review, compliance (IS/IEC/CEA), site visits and risk identification
- Familiarity with design and simulation tools such as ETAP, CYMCAP, AutoCAD, PVsyst
- In-depth knowledge of solar power technologies, electrical systems and grid integration
- Experience with QA/QC, factory inspection of critical equipment and acceptance testing
- Experience supporting installation, start-up, testing, commissioning and plant performance testing
- Strong leadership skills and proven experience managing and developing engineering teams
- Project management experience handling multiple projects and prioritizing tasks effectively
- Excellent communication skills for interaction with internal teams, clients and external partners
- Experience with BESS and PV hybrid systems
- Consultancy background
- Advanced degree (Masters or higher)
What We Do
Apraava Energy is India’s leading integrated energy solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai. It is jointly owned by the CLP Group —one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group. Founded in 2002, Apraava has evolved from being a single-asset business to a forward looking, climate-conscious organisation spread across 13 states in India. Its portfolio comprises ~3.4 GW of installed capacity which includes ~1200 MW of wind and 250 MW of solar energy projects, a 1320 MW coal-fired super critical power plant and two power transmission assets (~494 kms). In addition, four greenfield transmission projects (~500 kms of transmission lines and substations with over 10 GW of combined capacity), a wind project (300 MW) and two solar projects (550 MW) are under construction. The company has also forayed into Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) business and is executing orders of ~7.8 million smart meters in Assam, Gujarat, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh. Apraava Energy is among the handful of Indian power sector companies to commit to the SBTi and only the second in the sector to have them validated. The company aims to invest in low-carbon growth areas, including renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, as well as other non-generation, customer-focused energy businesses. Apraava is proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year (Dec 2024 – Dec 2025), reflecting its commitment to fostering a workplace built on trust, performance, and positivity. In 2024, the company was also featured among the Top LinkedIn Companies in India. For more information, please visit: www.apraava.com
