Jaya Surya Pendem

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

German
Beginner
English
Advanced
Telugu
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Commercial Services Consultant at Unirac Solar India
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Lead the review and response process for RFIs/RFPs, ensuring clients requirements were interpreted in structural engineering designs. Managing project information using Salesforce CRM, regularly updating project status and client communications. Invoicing of the quotations upon customer approval and after reviewing design documents. Following up internally with the engineering and design team to ensure timely responses to clients.
Team Lead - Commercial Design at Unirac Solar India
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Led a team of 8 members of the design and quality team, ensuring structural design and reports aligned with customers requirements, company standards (product standards), and AHJ standards. In addition, cross- functional teams are involved/coordinated in developing team performance that covers all divisions. Regular coordination with the US team, ensuring the on-time delivery of all projects with the highest quality rate. In between guiding and training the team on developing the existing and newer addition norms per AHJ and company standards. Led the recruiting and training sessions for Unirac University and mentored a group of 10 on-the-job trainees into full-time design engineers in the organization.
Commercial PV Design Engineer at Unirac Solar India
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Being a designer, designed over 500+ structural projects and ensured the quality check of over 300+ structural projects in order to meet the customer requirements and deadlines. Been a part of the core design team of 6 members and developed the team in coordination with the management and US team to 48 members currently.
Residential PV Design Engineer at Unirac Solar India
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Been a part of the permitting services team and involved in designing plan sets in compliance with customer and company templates along with the engineering drawings. Designed various electrical interconnection solutions based on existing electrical cases.
Permit Design Intern at Unirac Solar India
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Under the training manager of permitting (Unirac University -3), the intern trained on diverse pitched roof mounting solutions, which support different types of roof solutions. Based on the chosen product, the trainer is trained in developing structural and electrical calculations in accordance with AHJ and customer satisfaction.
Design Intern at Varun Engineering Works
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Under the training lead, worked on designing electrical panel boards with the help of AutoCAD in consideration of various solutions based on application of usage.
Engineer Intern at TATA Motors
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Gained experience in both sales operations and mechanical work within an automotive showroom. Assisted designated mechanics in diagnosing and resolving vehicle problems while supporting customers by addressing their concerns and ensuring effective problem resolution.
Commercial Services Consultant at Unirac Solar India
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Led the review and response process for RFIs/RFPs, ensuring client requirements were translated into structural engineering designs. Managed project information in Salesforce CRM, regularly updating project status and client communications. Invoicing of quotations upon customer approval and after reviewing design documents. Coordinated with engineering and design teams to ensure timely responses to clients.
Team Lead - Commercial Design at Unirac Solar India
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Led a team of 8 members in design and quality, ensuring structural designs and reports met customer requirements, company standards, and AHJ standards. Coordinated cross-functional teams with US colleagues to ensure on-time project delivery. Guided and trained the team on AHJ and company standard norms. Led recruiting and training for Unirac University and mentored 10 trainees to full-time design engineers.
Commercial PV Design Engineer at Unirac Solar India
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Designed and quality-checked over 500 structural projects; contributed to the core design team of 6 and helped scale to 48 members in coordination with management and the US team.
Residential PV Design Engineer at Unirac Solar India
February 28, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Part of permitting services team; designed plan sets in compliance with customer and company templates. Developed electrical interconnection solutions based on existing electrical cases.
Permit Design Intern at Unirac Solar India
January 31, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Under the training manager of permitting (Unirac University -3), trained on diverse pitched roof mounting solutions. Developed structural and electrical calculations in accordance with AHJ and customer satisfaction.
Design Intern at Varun Engineering Works
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Under the training lead, designed electrical panel boards using AutoCAD, exploring various solutions based on application and usage.
Engineer Intern at TATA Motors
October 31, 2015 - October 31, 2015
Gained experience in sales operations and mechanical work within an automotive showroom. Assisted designated mechanics in diagnosing and resolving vehicle problems while supporting customers by addressing their concerns and ensuring effective problem resolution.

Education

Master’s Degree at University of Luxembourg
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering at Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
Masters in Mechanical Design at Canter CADD
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Design Trainee at Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD)
January 1, 2018 - November 14, 2025
Master’s Degree - Sustainable Product Creation at University of Luxembourg
September 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering at Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
Master’s Degree - Sustainable Product Creation at University of Luxembourg
September 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering at Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Masters in Mechanical Design at Canter CADD
August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Design Trainee at Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Masters in Mechanical Design
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Design Trainee
January 1, 2018 - November 14, 2025
Masters in Mechanical Design
August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Design Trainee
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Masters in Mechanical Design
August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Design Trainee
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Real Estate & Construction