About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 70 renewable energy projects in 24 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at New York, Denver, and Hyderabad (India).

About the role

We are looking for a resourceful candidate to join the India office of DESRI, i.e., DESRI India Private Limited, based in Hyderabad, India. The candidate will be a part of Design and Engineering team and will regularly interact with the U.S. and Hyderabad-based teams, as well as external parties. The candidate will be a part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects within a dynamic environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be working on detailed PV plant designing of utility scale projects, focusing on creating layouts and detailed designs. You will be required to work on fixed tilt and tracker designs for Utility Scale Design collating various design datasets in the form of Geotech, Civil, topographic, and environmental surveys of the site. You will be expected to provide relevant suggestions and inputs to optimize capacity by comparing and studying various layouts and design inputs. You will also be expected to simulate multiple iterations using Civil 3D or similar tools utilizing various combinations of plant components and provide an analysis of the total capacity obtained for the site. Additionally, you will analyze the impact of varied environmental parameters, including topography, shading, and constraints, on the overall capacity of the site.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold –

• A Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or a Master of Technology (M. Tech) in renewable/solar energy/power systems/Geotech, with up to 6 years of experience in utility scale solar plant designing and detailed design
• Proficiency in Civil 3D similar software, AutoCAD, QGIS, PVCase, or 3D design software for layouts
• Sound knowledge of AC/DC electrical power systems, MV cabling, various racking systems, and various design tools
• The ability to communicate conclusions through well-organized layouts and layout summaries
• Experience in PVCase, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, layout design, and detailed design based on actual site data and site calculations in terms of layouts
• Good understanding of Electrical Engineering, Basic Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geotech studies; MV Cable routing; large GIS data handling skills; knowledge of ASTM and NEC codes and standards; experience in the commissioning of solar plants and field experience