Procurement Planning Engineer

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 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 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 responsible for supporting the planning, specification, and procurement of heavy electrical equipment for utility-scale solar PV projects from development through construction. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Construction teams to ensure critical electrical equipment is technically compliant, commercially viable, and delivered in alignment with project schedules.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting procurement planning and long-lead equipment schedules for major electrical packages across multiple projects.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining technical specifications, datasheets, and scopes of supply for heavy electrical equipment, including but not limited to:
• • Power and inverter-duty transformers
  • Medium- and high-voltage switchgear (AIS/GIS)
  • Inverters and MV station equipment
  • Substation equipment such as breakers, CTs, PTs, and protection and control panels
  • Reactive power equipment including STATCOMs and capacitor banks
• Assisting with RFQ/RFP development, vendor technical clarifications, and pre-bid meetings.
• Performing technical bid evaluations (TBEs) and providing clear, well-documented recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Reviewing vendor drawings, calculations, and compliance documentation during post-award engineering.
• Coordinating with equipment suppliers to resolve technical deviations, compliance gaps, and value engineering proposals.
• Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), inspection planning, and quality documentation review.
• Identifying procurement-related risks associated with manufacturing capacity, delivery schedules, and technical constraints.
• Providing technical inputs to cost estimates, budgets, and contract negotiations as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. codes, standards, and utility requirements, including NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• A minimum of 2-7 years of relevant experience in utility-scale power, renewable energy, or transmission projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with heavy electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, substations, or inverter-based power plants.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC power systems, substations, and grid interconnection requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret single-line diagrams, technical specifications, vendor datasheets, and drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical conclusions.
• Proficiency with project management tools like MS Projects, Primavera or other similar tools.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar projects in the United States.
• Familiarity with U.S. electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Experience working with EPC contractors, OEMs, utilities, or owner’s engineer teams.
• Experience supporting or participating in FATs, vendor audits, or manufacturing inspections.