Darshan Mahavar
Vadodara
Summary
A highly motivated and experienced Senior Design Engineer with 6 years of experience in the solar industry. Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale solar projects from conception to completion. Skilled in project management, team leadership, and technical problem-solving. Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization where I can utilize my skills and experience to drive the growth of solar designs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
Patel Greentech Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad, India
10.2025 - Current
- Led design review meetings, presenting concepts and progress to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into designs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate design & engineering solutions, improving plant performance and reliability.
- Documented all phases of solar project development, from initial concept to final execution, ensuring transparency.
- Preparation and coordination of detailed designs of solar plants, switchyard, and MV and HV systems.
- Preparation and freezing the technical specifications for the Class A and Class B items like IDTs, PV Modules, ICOG Panel, Breakers, etc.
- Preparation of RFPs and RFQs for SCM team and ensuring the submission of the deliverables in given time-frame.
- Engaged with procurement team to identify and negotiate competitive pricing for electrical equipment, delivering substantial reductions in overall project costs for multiple large utility-scale solar PV plants.
- Developed detailed DC and AC engineering designs in compliance with IEC, IEEE,and IS standards for solar power plant projects ranging from 50 -200 MW.
- Conducted energy yield simulations and performance ratio analyses for 1 GW+ solar PV projects, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate using PVSyst.
- Pitch and tilt analysis using Google Sketchup and PV syst for utility scale projects.
- Preparation of plant layout, GA drawings, PV array layout, DC cable route layouts, AC cable route layouts, and trench GA drawings
- Mentored junior engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices in design engineering and project management.
Senior Design Engineer
Electrotherm India Limited
Ahmedabad, India
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Preparation and coordination of detailed designs of solar plants, switchyard, and MV and HV systems.
- Collaborated with procurement team to source and negotiate pricing for electrical equipment, resulting in a 10% reduction in overall project costs for 50 large utility-scale solar PV plants.
- Developed detailed DC and AC engineering designs in compliance with IEC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, SEC, and IS standards for solar power plant projects ranging from 5MW-30MW.
- Conducted energy yield simulations and performance ratio analyses for 500 MW+ solar PV projects, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate using PVSyst.
- Effifciently designed the shadow analysis reports using Google Sketchup software for Utility scale projects.
- Preparing plant layout, GA drawings, PV array layout, DC cable route layouts, AC cable route layouts, and trench GA drawings.
- PV plant earthing calculation as per IEEE, IS, and other related standards: earthing conductor sizing and earth mat design. Lightning risk assessment and lightning calculations for the design of a solar PV plant in accordance with IEC and IEEE guidelines.
- String cable, power cable (DC and AC) sizing and calculation; control cable sizing, length calculations, and cable accessories selections; design of cable trenches and underground raceways analysis.
- Validate Power Conversion Unit (PCS) or Solar PV inverter and Solar Modules technical benchmarking, BOQ, and site accessories.
- Sizing Calculations for the protection Fuse, Connectors, SCB, SPD all DC components and select the DC Fuse, SCB, String / Central Inverters or PCS and all associated equipment’s for solar PV plant as per IEC, IS, IEEE standards.
- Review & preparation of General Technical Specifications, Design Memorandum, Check list preparation, Equipment sizing and configuration for the DC and AC Component.
- Auxiliary Load calculation AC & DC and designing schematic diagram of auxiliary loads. Performing illumination sizing calculations, Ventilation calculations, Fire alarm system for the Buildings and open fields of Solar PV array.
- Design and engineering of all the aspects of inverter stations, MV transformer, MV Switching panel, Utility metering systems, transmission / evacuation lines etc. Good understanding of SCADA system as required for Solar PV systems.
- Correspondence record with client for ready reference required during design and review meetings. Customer communication, project progress tracking, interdisciplinary coordination. Attending meetings at customer/contractor offices/site, factory acceptance testing and commissioning support.
Senior Project Engineer
Ellume Solar Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, India
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated exceptional commercial awareness, effectively monitoring budgets to maximise profit potential.
- Built and nurtured positive, productive relationships with key stakeholders, aiding smooth-running project management.
- Completed design reviews to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in specifications.
- Supported in anticipating any potential project risks, identifying and establishing corrective actions.
- Submitted all procedures and calculations to client for review and approval.
- Compiled commissioning and maintenance reports with up-to-date information for reliable records.
- Managed and mentored numerous sub-contractors to meet quality standards across installation and repairs.
- Delegated installation and maintenance tasks according to technicians' abilities, improving team efficiency.
- Product development : Developing dataloggers for data acquisition of solar PV plants and displaying them on our software i.e. Ellume 360.
- Review meetings with the software team and business development team to align the product and software features with client's requirements.
- Technical support to the EPC site engineers for the installation of dataloggers for monitoring as well as PV-DG sync zero control for the non net metered PV plants.
- Provided technical support to engineers and customers.
Project Engineer II
Ellume Solar Pvt Ltd
Vadodara
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Contributed to procurement requirements, tender assessments and evaluation to support management and administration of contract.
- Liaised with operations manager to facilitate coordination and execution of project work to minimise operational impact.
- Worked with project manager to create clear and concise RFIs.
- Working with Business development ,project management and installation teams to meet client's needs and internal design standards.
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
- Provided technical support to site engineers and customers.
Project Engineer
Ellume Solar Pvt Ltd
Vadodara
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
- Repaired inverters, electrical components and junction boxes to maintain safe, functioning electrics.
- Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel's performance) and report regularly on project status.
- Installed domestic rooftop systems, advising customers on solar panel maintenance to prolong issue-free use.
- Documented completed works for accurate, up-to-date records and reports.
- Inspected, tested and maintained solar energy panels and systems for optimal function.
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Education
B.E - Electrical
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
Vasad, GJ04.18
Certificate of Higher Education -
Reliance English Medium School
Vadodara, GJ04.14
10th -
Vidya Vihar School
Vadodara, GJ04.12
Skills
- Energy Yield Analysis
- AutoCAD
- Equipment sizing
- PVsyst
- Technical documentation
- System design
- Google SketchUp
Certification
- Electrical Supervisor Licence
- System Design with PVsyst and Google Sketchup
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2
Gujarati
Advanced
C1
PROJECTS
- GUVNL 700 MW, Distributed Solar Park with Fixed Tilt
- 302 MW Utility Scale Projects under MSKVY Kusum Scheme
- 3 MW Captive powerplant, Project Genesis at Satara, Maharashtra
- 3 MW + cumulative C and I projects at Daman and Silvasa
- 1 MW + residential rooftop systems under Surya Gujarat Scheme (Gujarat)
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
Patel Greentech Pvt Ltd
10.2025 - Current
Senior Design Engineer
Electrotherm India Limited
11.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Project Engineer
Ellume Solar Pvt Ltd
05.2023 - 11.2024
Project Engineer II
Ellume Solar Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 09.2022
Project Engineer
Ellume Solar Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2021
B.E - Electrical
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
Certificate of Higher Education -
Reliance English Medium School
10th -
Vidya Vihar School