Asit Shahakar

About Asit Shahakar

Mechanical Engineer with 3.2+ years of experience in solar PV system design for CHS and…

Experience

1. Commercial Design Engineer

   SolarSquare

   May 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Lead design and engineering of solar PV systems for various C&I and CHS projects, ensuring optimal system performance using tools like AutoCAD, HelioScope, Google SketchUp, and PVsyst.• Prepare BoM, BoQ, RFQ for solar PV plants based on detailed site surveys and technical requirements.• Perform AC and DC side design calculations, including stringing, cable sizing, protection schemes, and earthing calculations.• Shadow analysis and PVsyst report preparation to estimate the yield generation of the solar plants.• Coordinate daily with the Project Execution team, ensuring designs meet installation requirements, and collaborate closely with the procurement team to ensure material specifications.• Regular client interaction for design feedback and adjustments, ensuring alignment with their technical needs.• Review AutoCAD designs, ensuring compliance and accuracy with project specifications.• Manage internal documentation, trackers, and data, ensuring smooth communication across teams.Key Achievements:• Led the design optimization for projects, ensuring that technical concepts and execution strategies were aligned to reduce costs and maximize system efficiency.• Successfully contributed to project completion on time by closely collaborating with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, and execution).• Quality assurance of solar design output, ensuring all deliverables met company and client standards.• Awarded the Heavy Hitter Certificate for exceptional performance over a cumulative 3-month period (Jan 2025), recognizing outstanding contributions to project delivery, team collaboration, and design optimization.