Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Solar Projects

Location: PAN India

Department: Projects / Engineering

Job Purpose

Electrical Engineer will handle solar project installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and technical support across India. The candidate must have good electrical fundamentals, solar PV knowledge and willingness to travel extensively for project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and assess electrical feasibility for solar projects.
• Support installation and commissioning of solar panels, inverters, AC/DC panels, cabling, earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Prepare and review SLD, cable schedules, load calculations, equipment layouts and BOQ support documents.
• Troubleshoot inverter alarms, generation issues, cable faults and electrical protection problems.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, customers and internal project teams at site.
• Ensure electrical work follows approved drawings, safety practices and quality standards.
• Maintain test reports, commissioning checklists, site progress reports and material records.
• Support preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance of operational solar plants.
• Coordinate with DISCOM / utility teams for metering, grid connectivity and approvals when required.
• Travel across PAN India as per project and service requirements.

Solar Knowledge Required

• Understanding of solar PV modules, string configuration, inverters and solar monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects.
• Understanding of DC cabling, AC distribution, earthing, lightning protection and electrical safety.
• Basic knowledge of net metering, grid-connected systems and DISCOM requirements.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, SLDs, datasheets and installation manuals.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office; solar design software will be an advantage.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of electrical, EPC, commissioning, O&M or solar project experience.
• Solar industry experience will be preferred.
• Valid driving licence and independent travel ability preferred.

Skills Required

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and contractor coordination ability.
• Focus on safety, quality and proper documentation.
• Ability to work independently at project sites.
• Ready for extensive PAN-India travel.

Reporting To: Project Manager / Engineering Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time