Electrical Design Manager - Open Access

Company Profile: Candi is a dedicated solar partner for businesses across Asia and Africa. Combining the international capital of our Swiss-based platform with local expertise in these regions, we’re able to provide a unique offering to this underserved sector. In doing so, we aim to have a big social impact, reduce carbon emissions, create jobs, increase energy access, and save money for businesses of all sizes in emerging markets.

Our approach is to take the risk so our partners don’t have to, providing businesses with flexible, end-to-end solar and battery solutions that are built to last. Our shared value model leverages our experience in customisable finance and performance offerings, quality engineering, and data-enabled asset management to help guarantee optimised systems, lowering the barrier to entry and maximising returns. www.candi.solar

Job Summary: The Company is looking to recruit an ambitious and energetic Project Development-Electrical Engineer for open access projects, who will help Candi to lead the revolution of solar. Given that Candi is taking solar into a new realm with a new set of tools, the role will require creativity, innovation and a new way of thinking.

Specifically, the job requires taking ownership of the following for the team in India:

Project definition and feasibility study

Provide to the business development team the technical bits of a project (Energy yield assessment using PV Syst or helioscope, project cost, construction timeline, system sizing, etc).

Plant sizing tailored to customer load profiles, site potential and state level open access and banking regulations. Should have knowledge of monthly /annual banking, settlement timelines.

Conduct client energy load assessments, interpretation of energy meter data and occasionally install or taking data from portable energy meter/loggers.

Preparation of Layout Engineering deliverables such as Plan, Section, Erection Key diagram, MCR Layout, Sizing of breakers MCCB, CT, PT, busbar etc.

Knowledge on selection of electrical equipment-Transformer, ACB, VCB, RMU switchgear relay protection, transmission lines LT & HT etc for solar plant.

To conduct substation feasibility i.e. grid downtime, transmission line routing, space and availability of bay.

Review Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) designs prepared by EPC contractors.

Conduct detailed feasibility studies, integrating resource assessments, site analysis, technology selection, and economic modelling.

Perform site visits and structural roof assessments to ensure project suitability and alignment with Candi Solar requirements.

Compile pertinent documentation for project approval and facilitate the technical approval process.

Stakeholder Management

Cultivate strong relationships with EPCs to facilitate constructive negotiations for project cost prices, ensuring competitive and efficient project delivery.

Interact closely with the project management team to ensure a seamless handover of projects once contracts are signed, ensuring efficient project execution.

Prepare comprehensive progress reports, technical documentation, Standard Operating Procedure and presentations for internal stakeholders, management, and external partners.

Permitting and Regulatory Compliance

Analyse and incorporate state-wise OA policies (captive/group captive/third-party sale) and banking rules into the sizing strategy.

Monitor and interpret changes in Open Access frameworks and DISCOM/grid-related directives that affect technical feasibility and sizing decisions.

Stay up-to-date with local and national regulations to ensure full compliance during project development.

Intelligence

Stay abreast of the latest advancements in renewable energy technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance project performance while optimizing costs.

Stay informed about the regional and global energy markets, identifying trends and opportunities that may impact project development and revenue generation.

Analyse and report on energy pricing structures, incentive programs, and policy changes to develop strategic approaches for maximizing project profitability.

Identify potential risks and challenges associated with project development, both technical and regulatory.

Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure project success and adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Location: Gurgaon/Mumbai/ Bangalore/Pune/Chennai with frequent country-wide travel. 

Hours: Full time, five days per week. 

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

Proven experience in renewable energy project development, preferably within an Independent Power Producer or related industry.

Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in the Ground mount and C&I solar space.

Knowledge of solar technology, project financing, energy yield assessment and regulatory requirements.

Hands-on experience with PV Syst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and MS Excel.

Strong understanding of state-wise Open Access policies and solar banking regulations.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Working Culture Requirements:

You agree to live out the Candi values every day of your employment: this includes to put empathy before ego, being authentic no matter what, that we work as one and follow the Candi principle that less is more

A dynamic, cross-functional team player, willing to take initiative on projects in the context of a multicultural scale-up trying to execute big, bold ideas.

Having experience working for an international company, or having studied or worked abroad, is considered a plus.

You must be open, honest, trustworthy, a strong communicator, and understand that what we get done as a team surpasses what we get done individually.

Candi is an equal opportunities employer.

Candi is unique because...

We focus on helping businesses of all sizes in emerging markets get access to cheap, clean solar energy.

We have a strong emphasis on a client-centric & innovation-driven working culture.

We are an international team where hybrid working is commonplace, where we trust our team members to actively carve out a role for themselves according to their skillset.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.