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Job Title: Assistant Manager / Manager – Solar Design (Civil) Department: Solar Engineering / Civil Design Location: Chennai & Ahmedabad Job Summary: This role involves leading or supporting the civil design and engineering aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The candidate will be responsible for site feasibility studies, layout planning, structural design, and ensuring compliance with civil engineering standards and project requirements. Key Responsibilities: Site Assessment & Feasibility: Conduct site visits during pre-bid, construction, and O&M phases. Prepare site feasibility reports and recommend remedial measures. Design & Engineering: Develop civil layouts including grading, drainage, and access roads. Design module mounting structures and foundations using STAAD Pro or equivalent tools. Prepare BOQs, technical specifications, and construction drawings. Project Coordination: Collaborate with electrical and structural teams for integrated design. Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure design compliance and execution quality. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure designs meet local building codes and international standards. Prepare documentation for approvals, audits, and client submissions. Qualifications: B.Tech in Civil Engineering. 5–8 years of experience in solar PV civil design, preferably with exposure to large-scale projects. Skills & Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD Pro, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, QGIS, Google Earth, MS Office. Strong understanding of geotechnical, hydrological, and structural aspects of solar projects. Excellent project management and communication skills.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.