Electrical Design Engineer

Do you enjoy working in solar, wind, energy storage, hydrogen, biofuel, and/or conventional power generation technologies? How about enabling project developers, financial institutions, and owners/investors to bring new projects online that support the future of energy around the globe? ICFs TECHNICAL ADVISORY TEAM IS DOING JUST THAT!

Our work is focused on enabling the development of and investment in energy infrastructure. Working within the Technical Advisory group, your role as an Electrical Engineer will include engaging with clients and solving challenges related to the development, design, construction, operation, and analysis of renewable energy projects.

You will be joining a motivated and dedicated team of industry experts, with a rewarding team culture. As a member of the Technical Advisory team, you will be delivering high-value technical diligence support and offer solutions for mitigating technical and commercial challenges encountered by our clients. You will have an opportunity to work across energy technologies and engage with clients and industry stakeholders regarding the opportunities present in the evolving energy industry.

Technical Advisory provides comprehensive energy industry advisory services supporting strategic investments, portfolio management, operational planning, market developments, policy analyses, regulatory support, and customer engagement. We work collaboratively across several divisions within ICF, including our Power and Gas Market team, Environment and Planning team, and Transportation and Sustainability team. Consultants at ICF integrate their industry experience with advanced consulting and analytical skills. As an Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in the design, evaluation, and execution of renewable energy projects, supporting developers, investors, and project stakeholders.

What you will do:

Role Overview

The Solar Electrical Design Engineer will support design, technical evaluation, and delivery of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The role involves end-to-end technical involvement, from early-stage design optimization and due diligence through detailed engineering review, construction monitoring, and project completion.

Engineering Design & Optimization

• Develop and optimize plant layouts considering terrain, shading, energy yield, and constructability.

• Design and review DC systems including string sizing, inverter loading ratio (ILR), and cable sizing.

• Design MV collection systems including cable routing, voltage selection, and loss minimization.

• Prepare and review interconnection schemes, including substation interfaces and utility compliance.

• Perform equipment selection and technical specification for modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and balance of plant.

• Conduct electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, and harmonic analysis.

• Coordinate with civil and structural disciplines to ensure integrated system design.

• Support development of technical specifications, BOQs, and detailed engineering deliverables.

Technical Review & Due Diligence

• Perform independent reviews of HV/MV/LV electrical designs to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

• Identify and assess technical risks, including potential fatal flaws in system design, configuration, and equipment selection.

• Review single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and control system designs for accuracy and completeness.

• Evaluate key equipment specifications including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protection systems.

• Conduct technical due diligence, desktop reviews, and support construction monitoring and project completion assessments.

Transmission, Distribution & Grid Integration

• Review transmission line and grid interconnection designs.

• Evaluate substation layouts for safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

• Assess SCADA and communication systems for monitoring, control, and grid compliance.

• Review protection philosophies, coordination, and redundancy strategies.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare detailed engineering and due diligence reports.

• Engage with developers, EPC contractors, lenders, and utilities.

• Provide technical leadership and support across development, construction, and operational phases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).

• 4+ years of experience in solar PV electrical design, power systems, or renewable energy projects.

• Demonstrated experience in utility-scale solar PV design, including DC, LV, and MV systems.

• Strong understanding of PV system architecture, including string, central inverter, and hybrid configurations, as well as DC/AC sizing and inverter loading ratio (ILR) optimization.

• Experience in MV collection system design, including cable routing, voltage selection, and loss optimization.

• Familiarity with grid interconnection requirements and utility coordination processes.

• Hands-on experience performing electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, grounding/earthing, arc flash, and harmonic analysis.

• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA.

• Experience preparing key engineering deliverables such as plant layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), cable sizing and routing calculations, and protection and coordination schemes.

• Familiarity with transmission and substation systems (≥69 kV) and their integration with renewable energy plants.

• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to develop clear engineering documentation, design reviews, and technical reports.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in detailed engineering and technical evaluation of utility scale solar or hybrid projects.

• Strong proficiency in industry – standard design and simulation tools : AutoCAD, PVcase, PVCAD Mega, ETAP, PSS/E, DigSILENT, and CYMCAP.

• Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), hybrid plant integration, and energy management systems.

• Understanding of project lifecycle: Feasibility and conceptual design, Detailed engineering, Construction and commissioning, Performance testing and handover

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.Bangalore, India (II78)