Hiring Senior Engineer - Renewable - DAR Engineering - Chennai

Dear Candidate,

We are pleased to share an exciting career opportunity with DAR Engineering for the position of Senior Engineer - Renewable within our Power Business Unit for Chennai.

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About DAR Engineering:

DAR Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East, providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise. Our team of more than 2000 engineering and design professionals provide comprehensive and sustainable world-class design and management solutions for our clients that focus on quality, innovation and safety.

Dar Engineering has a global presence with dedicated offices in Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Pakistan, United Kingdom, and Portugal and has delivered over 10 million square meters of Built Up Area across building projects worth an estimated US$12 billion. The firm encourages a collaborative culture where team members are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives across projects.

You may learn more about the company at: DAR Engineering - Home

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Position - Senior Engineer - Renewable

Business Unit: Power Business Unit (PBU)
Work Location: Chennai

Experience: 8 to 12 Years - Senior Engineer
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related discipline

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Engineer with strong expertise in Solar PV systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and electrical engineering. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing, engineering, commissioning, or managing renewable energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.

The role involves developing technically compliant PV and energy storage solutions, supporting product selection, preparing engineering documentation, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring successful project execution.

Job Description:

• Design and engineer Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects.
• Perform system sizing, electrical calculations, cable sizing, protection coordination, inverter selection, battery sizing, and equipment specification.
• Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, Bills of Materials (BOM), technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct energy yield analysis using PVsyst and evaluate project performance.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, NEC, IS standards, utility interconnection requirements, and local electrical regulations.
• Review technical specifications and evaluate Solar PV, PCS, BESS, EMS, and inverter products from multiple OEMs.
• Support permitting, utility approvals, and technical documentation for renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate with EPC teams, suppliers, consultants, utilities, and customers during project execution.
• Participate in commissioning, troubleshooting, testing, and technical support activities when required.
• Support product development, technology evaluation, and integration of emerging renewable energy technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, project documentation, and customer presentations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, and Project Management.

Skills Required:

1. Solar PV

• Solar PV system design
• PVsyst simulation and energy yield analysis
• Rooftop and utility-scale PV systems
• Inverter sizing and selection
• String design
• DC and AC electrical design
• Grid-connected and hybrid solar systems

1. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Battery sizing
• PCS selection
• EMS integration
• Hybrid inverter systems
• Backup power solutions
• Grid-connected BESS
• Microgrid applications

1. Electrical Engineering

• Single Line Diagram (SLD)
• Load calculations
• Cable sizing
• Protection coordination
• Earthing and lightning protection
• Transformer and switchgear selection
• Electrical design calculations

Software:

• AutoCAD
• PVsyst (Mandatory)
• ETAP / DIgSILENT
• SCADA/EMS platforms

Interested candidates kindly share your resume to Kiran.chander@dar-engineering.com