Site Engineer- Rooftop

Position: Site Engineer - Rooftop Solar

Department: Projects / Operations

Reporting To: Project Manager / Project Head

Location: Noida, UP/Patiala, Punjab

1. Role Purpose

The Site Engineer Rooftop Solar will be responsible for on-site execution, supervision, installation, and commissioning of rooftop solar projects (Residential, Commercial & Industrial). The role ensures quality installation, safety compliance, adherence to project timelines, and coordination with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Execute rooftop solar projects as per approved drawings and BOQ.

• Supervise installation of mounting structures, solar panels, inverters, AC/DC wiring, earthing, and lightning arrestor systems.

• Ensure proper alignment, tilt angle, and structural safety of solar modules.

• Monitor daily site activities and ensure completion within scheduled timelines.

• Maintain site progress reports and share daily updates with Project Manager.

• Conduct site survey and feasibility analysis before project execution.

• Validate shadow analysis, rooftop strength, and load-bearing capacity.

• Ensure correct DC cable routing, inverter installation, and AC connectivity.

• Coordinate with DISCOM for net metering and grid synchronization.

• Support testing & commissioning of solar systems.

• Troubleshoot technical issues during installation and post-installation stage.

• Ensure work is executed as per MNRE guidelines and local DISCOM regulations.

• Follow electrical safety standards and company SOPs.

• Conduct quality checks before handover.

• Ensure proper documentation including:

• Installation checklist

• Testing reports

• Handover documents

• Ensure strict compliance with site safety norms.

• Enforce use of PPE at site.

• Prevent unsafe practices during height work and electrical work.

• Coordinate with:

• Procurement team for material dispatch.

• Civil & electrical vendors.

• Clients for site access and approvals.

• Address client queries at site level.

• Support final project handover and client training on system operation.

3. Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Solar certification (preferred).

4. Experience Required

• 2–5 years experience in rooftop solar project execution.
• Experience in residential and commercial rooftop installations preferred.
• Knowledge of net metering process.

5. Technical Skills

• Understanding of:

• Solar PV system design

• Single-line diagrams (SLD)

• Inverter configuration

• AC/DC wiring standards

• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD (preferred).

• Ability to read electrical drawings.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project completion within timeline.
• Zero major safety violations.
• Installation quality compliance.
• Client satisfaction score.
• Reduction in rework cases.