Site Engineer (Solar C&I; Projects)

Position: Site Engineer

Solar EPC (Rooftop & Ground-Mounted C&I; Projects)

Location: Project sites in industrial regions (Bengaluru). Frequent travel/long site postings expected.

Reporting To: Project Manager

Role Objective To supervise and execute on-site installation of solar EPC projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely progress as per design and project plan.

Key Responsibilities

- Site Supervision & Execution

Oversee daily installation activities (module mounting, structure erection, cabling, inverter & LT/HT panels, earthing, etc.). Coordinate with subcontractors, technicians, and labour teams for smooth execution.

Verify work against drawings and BOQ.

- Quality & Safety

Ensure compliance with safety protocols, PPE usage, and safe installation practices. Conduct on-site quality checks and inspection of materials and workmanship.

Maintain site checklists, quality reports, and handover documentation.

- Material & Resource Management

Track and manage receipt of materials at site; maintain stock records. Raise material indents/requirements to PM on time.

Minimize wastage and optimize resource utilization.

- Coordination & Reporting

Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day site issues. Provide daily/weekly progress updates to the Project Manager.

Assist in site measurements,



billing verification, and client inspections.

- Testing & Commissioning Support

Support pre-commissioning tests (continuity, insulation resistance, string testing, etc.). Assist in synchronisation with grid/discom approvals.

Ensure smooth site handover to O&M; team.

Desired Profile

Education: Diploma / B.E. in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil.

Experience 25 years for Diploma holders, 13 years for Engineers.

Hands-on exposure to solar project installation (rooftop or ground-mount).

Skills Valuable knowledge of solar electrical systems (DC, AC, LT/HT interface).

Ability to read drawings (civil, structural, electrical).

Vendor/subcontractor coordination.

Strong problem-solving and site communication.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Adherence to site schedule (actual vs. planned progress).

Safety compliance (zero accidents).

Quality compliance (snag-free execution).

Material reconciliation accuracy.

Client/PM satisfaction with site execution.

Compensation Range (Indicative, C&I; EPC mid-sized firm)

Diploma Engineers: Commensurate with Industry Standards

Graduate Engineers (B.E./B.Tech): Commensurate with Industry Standards

Site allowances, travel reimbursement, and stay/food at project site extra.

📌 Site Engineer - Solar 2 Com (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sturlite India
📍 Bengaluru