AFNITHA NAZAR
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Senior PV engineer with DEWA certification and nine years of experience in high-voltage cable design and solar PV projects. Skilled in IEC 60287 and IEC 60949 cable calculations, grid compliance, and protection coordination. Managed delivery of over 50 MWp solar projects and multiple 132kV substations in the UAE.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Solar Electrical Engineer
Siraj Power (Positive Zero Group)
Dubai
2023.10 - 2026.02
- Leading C&I solar PV system design under DEWA/ADDC regulations.
- Delivered 50+ MWp projects across design, execution, and commissioning stages.
- Performed PV sizing, inverter selection, AC/DC cable sizing & voltage drop calculations.
- Prepared SLDs, protection coordination studies & authority submission packages.
- Managed O&M monitoring, inverter troubleshooting & performance optimization.
Solar Electrical Engineer
SDG Energy LLC (Sharaf DG Group of companies)
2023.04 - 2023.09
- Designed rooftop solar systems with PVsyst energy yield simulations.
- Managed O&M monitoring, inverter troubleshooting & performance optimization.
Solar Electrical Engineer
Pure Energy Construction (MAHYKHOORY Group)
2021.09 - 2023.03
- Designed rooftop solar systems with PVsyst energy yield simulations.
- Handled DEWA NOC submissions and design approvals.
Electrical Design Coordinator – 132/11kV Cable Projects
Emirates Electrical Engineering (Al Rostamani Group)
Dubai
2017.06 - 2021.07
- Designed 132kV cable systems including cross-bonding layouts and link box schemes.
- Performed ampacity, short-circuit & induced voltage calculations.
- Coordinated with DEWA TED engineers, manufacturers & site teams.
- Managed FAT reviews, duct bank/HDD design coordination & technical approvals.
- Developed Excel-based engineering tools for HV cable calculations.
Education
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
IndiaSkills
- 132kV / 33kV / 11kV Cable System Design & Engineering
- IEC 60287 Ampacity & IEC 60949 Short-Circuit Calculations
- Cross Bonding, Sheath Induced Voltage & Earthing Design
- Cable Pulling Tension, HDD & Duct Bank Derating
- DEWA TED Documentation & Authority Coordination
- Solar PV System Design (C&I and Utility Scale – 50 MWp)
- PVsyst Energy Yield Simulation & DC/AC Optimization
- Grid Compliance, Protection Coordination & Voltage Drop Analysis
- SLD Preparation, Technical Submissions & Final Approvals
Certification
- DEWA Certified Senior PV Engineer
- Nationality: Indian
- Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
- UAE Employment Visa | UAE Driving License
MAJOR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
132kV Cable Laying (PO. 3091800056): Supply, Installation, and Testing for LIWAN 132/11kV Substation., 132kV Cable Laying (PO. 3091800029): Works for TLCM, MRNAHRBR, SEYAHIST, and KERANOLA Substations., 132kV Cable Laying (PO. 3761800014): Works for ESKNAWIR, GRENHIL, YALAYIS, and WRSNACMD Substations., 132kV Cable Laying (PO. 3091900069/71): Works for QUDRARD 132/33kV and SATELLITE 132/11kV Substations., DEWA Phase III 800MW Solar: Managed Material and Cable Pulling submission, Dubai Municipality – Rooftop & Carport Solar Installations (~6 MWp)., Union Coop – Multiple Rooftop Projects (~13 MWp)., Lulu Group International – Rooftop Solar (~6 MWp)., Nakheel Residential Communities – Rooftop Installations (~10 MWp)., Dubai Health Authority Facilities – Solar Projects (~13 MWp)., Flydubai Warsan Campus – Solar Installation (~1.2 MWp).
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Malayalam
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Senior Solar Electrical Engineer
Siraj Power (Positive Zero Group)
2023.10 - 2026.02
Solar Electrical Engineer
SDG Energy LLC (Sharaf DG Group of companies)
2023.04 - 2023.09
Solar Electrical Engineer
Pure Energy Construction (MAHYKHOORY Group)
2021.09 - 2023.03
Electrical Design Coordinator – 132/11kV Cable Projects
Emirates Electrical Engineering (Al Rostamani Group)
2017.06 - 2021.07
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University