Site Engineer

Job Description Electrical Site Engineer

KUSUM Ground-Mount Solar Power Project

Position: Electrical Site Engineer – Solar Projects
Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. – Electrical Engineering
Experience: 2–3 Years
Industry: Solar / Renewable Energy / EPC
Project Type: Ground-Mount Solar Power Projects – PM-KUSUM
Location: Uttar Pradesh / Project Sites

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor electrical installation and commissioning activities for ground-mount solar projects.

• Coordinate execution of:

• Solar PV module installation

• DC cable laying and termination

• AC cable laying and termination

• Inverter installation and commissioning

• LT/HT panels and ACDB/DCDB installation

• Transformer and HT equipment installation

• Earthing and lightning protection systems

• SCADA/monitoring systems

• Metering and grid interconnection works

• Ensure electrical works are executed as per approved SLD, electrical drawings, specifications, BOQ, and project schedule.

• Coordinate with DISCOM, electrical inspectors, consultants, vendors, and contractors for project-related electrical activities.

• Monitor cable sizing, cable routing, termination, earthing, equipment installation, and electrical testing.

• Review and verify SLD, cable schedules, layouts, equipment specifications, and electrical drawings.

• Supervise testing and commissioning of electrical systems, including:

• Insulation Resistance (IR) testing

• Continuity testing

• Earthing resistance testing

• String testing

• Inverter testing

• Transformer/HT equipment testing

• Protection and relay testing

• Coordinate grid synchronization, net metering, and DISCOM-related activities.

• Monitor daily progress and prepare DPR, testing reports, measurement sheets, and commissioning documentation.

• Verify contractor measurements and support RA billing and quantity reconciliation.

• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety standards and project specifications.

• Coordinate with the Civil Engineer for equipment foundations, cable trenches, inverter foundations, transformer foundations, and other interface requirements.

• Identify technical/site issues and coordinate with the Project Manager and engineering team for timely resolution.

• Support preparation of as-built drawings, test reports, commissioning documents, and project handover documents.

• Travel to multiple project locations in Uttar Pradesh as required.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of solar PV ground-mount electrical systems.
• Knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems, LT/HT systems, solar inverters, transformers, HT panels, ACDB/DCDB, and protection systems.
• Ability to read and understand SLD, electrical layouts, cable schedules, and equipment drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and basic AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of solar plant earthing, lightning protection, cable sizing, and electrical safety.
• Good contractor/vendor coordination and site supervision skills.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites.

Preferred Experience

Candidates having experience in ground-mount solar projects, PM-KUSUM projects, solar EPC, electrical installation, testing & commissioning, or renewable energy projects will be preferred.

Key Performance Areas (KRA)

• Timely completion of electrical works as per project schedule.
• Quality and safety of electrical installation.
• Proper testing and commissioning of the solar plant.
• Effective contractor and vendor management.
• Electrical quantity and billing accuracy.
• Compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• DISCOM/grid synchronization coordination.
• Proper project documentation and handover.

Eligibility

Education: B.Tech / B.E. – Electrical Engineering
Experience: 2–3 Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: Required for project sites