Solar Site Engineer

ob Description – Solar Site Engineer

Job Location: Teynampet, Guna Complex, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 1–5 years
Salary Package: ₹1,80,000 to ₹5,00,000 per month, depending on experience and suitability
Employment Type: Full-time | Work from Office and Project Sites

About the Company

RMITHA POWER AND INFRA PVT. LTD. is seeking a technically skilled and result-oriented Solar Site Engineer to manage solar installation activities, site execution, customer coordination and project delivery for rooftop and commercial solar projects.

Job Summary

The Solar Site Engineer will be responsible for handling end-to-end site activities, including customer site visits, technical inspections, installation supervision, troubleshooting, quality control, commissioning and customer coordination. The candidate must be comfortable travelling to customer locations and independently managing site activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Survey and Technical Assessment

• Visit residential, commercial and industrial customer locations to assess solar installation requirements.
• Conduct rooftop inspections, measurements, shading analysis and feasibility assessments.
• Evaluate electrical infrastructure, roof conditions, cable routes, inverter locations and earthing requirements.
• Collect site data, photographs, measurements and other technical information required for project planning.
• Coordinate with customers to understand their power requirements and installation expectations.

2. Solar Project Execution

• Supervise rooftop and commercial solar PV installation activities.
• Coordinate installation of solar modules, mounting structures, inverters, DC/AC cables, protection systems and earthing.
• Ensure installation work is completed according to approved drawings, specifications and safety standards.
• Manage site technicians, electricians, subcontractors and installation teams.
• Monitor daily progress and resolve site-level execution issues.

3. Electrical Work and Troubleshooting

• Understand solar PV system design, single-line diagrams, electrical layouts and cable sizing.
• Inspect DC and AC wiring, isolators, circuit breakers, surge protection devices and earthing systems.
• Perform or coordinate testing, inverter configuration, system energisation and commissioning.
• Identify technical faults and coordinate corrective action.
• Maintain electrical safety and follow applicable technical standards.

4. Customer Visits and Coordination

• Visit customer sites for inspections, installation, maintenance and complaint resolution.
• Explain installation progress, technical requirements and commissioning procedures to customers.
• Coordinate with customers, project managers, vendors, electricians and internal teams.
• Handle customer concerns professionally and ensure timely resolution.
• Obtain site completion confirmation and customer sign-off.

5. Project Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare site survey reports, installation reports, daily progress reports and commissioning checklists.
• Maintain photographs, material consumption records, testing reports and handover documents.
• Coordinate material requirements with the procurement team.
• Report delays, additional costs, safety issues and technical risks to management.
• Support statutory approvals, DISCOM coordination and net-metering documentation wherever applicable.

6. Quality, Safety and Maintenance

• Ensure workmanship meets company quality standards.
• Follow electrical safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and assist with after-sales technical support.
• Minimise rework, material wastage and installation delays.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in solar installation, site engineering, electrical projects or solar EPC execution.
• Practical knowledge of rooftop solar systems, modules, inverters, mounting structures, DC/AC cabling and earthing.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and single-line diagrams.
• Strong site management, troubleshooting and customer-handling skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations and project sites.
• Good communication, reporting and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary as per the stated package and candidate suitability.
• Opportunity to work on rooftop and commercial solar projects.
• Professional growth in solar EPC execution and project management.
• Other benefits as per company policy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated résumé/CV with details of their solar projects, technical skills, experience, current salary, expected salary and notice period.

Work Location: Teynampet, Guna Complex, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Company: RMITHA POWER AND INFRA PVT. LTD

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹38,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person