Saurabh Pacharne
About Saurabh Pacharne
Saurabh Pacharne is a Project Engineer with a Master's degree in Industrial Management & Technology and extensive experience in the solar industry. He has worked for various companies, including Summit Ridge Energy and Wanzek Construction, and has over 100 MW of experience in photovoltaic power plant design and construction.
Work at Summit Ridge Energy
Saurabh Pacharne has been employed at Summit Ridge Energy as a Project Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various solar energy projects, utilizing his expertise in project management and photovoltaic systems. His position involves coordinating project activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
Previous Experience in Solar Engineering
Prior to his current role, Saurabh Pacharne worked at Wanzek Construction, Inc. as a Field Engineer - Solar from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing field operations for solar projects. He also served as an Executive Engineer at SURYATECH SOLAR SYSTEMS from 2017 to 2018, where he contributed to solar system installations in the Pune area of India. His cumulative experience in the solar industry exceeds 100 MW in photovoltaic power plant design and construction.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Pacharne holds a Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, which he completed in 2020. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering principles and management practices, particularly within the solar energy sector.
Early Career and Internships
Saurabh Pacharne began his professional journey as a Customer Relationship Management Assistant at Texas A&M University-Kingsville from 2019 to 2020. He also completed a Quality Assurance Quality Control internship at Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solutions India Private Limited in 2015. These early experiences contributed to his skill set in project management and quality assurance within engineering contexts.