Project Engineer

About Us:

At Sun360, we're leading Goa's solar energy revolution, driving the mass adoption of renewable energy across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Since 2013, we've delivered over 12 MW of solar installations and played a key role in shaping Goa's Solar Policy.

We're on a mission to make clean energy accessible, sustainable, and transformative for communities while offering cutting-edge technology and seamless services from consultation to installation and maintenance.

*Position Overview :*

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Solar Rooftop Project Engineer responsible for the successful installation & commissioning of rooftop systems. Your primary focus will be the creation of a balance of systems, managing installation teams, overseeing pre-commissioning & ensuring projects are ready for net metering, and maintaining stringent quality controls throughout the process.

*Responsibilities :*

1. Create a Balance of Systems (BOS)

• Develop a comprehensive and detailed balance of systems (BOS) plans for rooftop solar installations, encompassing solar panels, inverters, mounting structures, wiring, and other essential components.

• Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to ensure accurate BOS plans that align with project specifications.

• Continuously optimize BOS designs to enhance system efficiency while effectively managing costs.

• Coordinate with warehouse teams to inform them about any material shortfall on-site well in advance so that workflow is smooth & continuous.

2. Manage INC Teams:

• Assist the project manager with the onboarding process for the Installation & Commissioning (INC) teams, providing necessary guidance, training, and support.

• Manage and lead the INC teams on a day-to-day basis, ensuring smooth operations, monitoring progress, and promptly addressing any challenges that may arise. Escalate to the Project manager if necessary.

• Engage in daily monitoring and reporting in pre-created templates to track INC team performance and project milestones.

• Be responsible for training & mentoring new site supervisors joining the team who will also be managing smaller INC teams in the beginning.

3. Pre-commissioning

• Oversee the electrical connections of the solar system, ensuring proper installation of AC and DC side components.

• Collaborate with the electricians and technicians of the INC teams to effectively wire, ground, and interconnect solar panels, inverters, combiner boxes, and other electrical equipment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve any electrical issues encountered during the pre-commissioning phase. Submit a detailed commissioning report before the Net Metering process by Electricity Department

4. Quality Control

• Proper Quality Control of Roof work, Electrical Connections & Earthing Work.

• Implement rigorous quality control measures for all aspects of rooftop solar installations, including roof work, electrical connections, and earthing work.

• Conduct regular inspections and testing to ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and our quality guidelines.

• Address any deviations or deficiencies promptly and ensure that corrective actions are taken.

Requirements

• B.E./ Diploma in electrical, mechanical, civil or any field with at least 2 years of experience in solar rooftop projects.

• Electricians / Technicians with minimum experience of 3 years onsite in electrical wiring.

• Strong knowledge of solar energy systems/ electrical wiring and balance of systems components.

• Strong attention to detail, manpower management skills, and commitment to quality control.

• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for renewable energy.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Basic knowledge of Google Maps, Microsoft Excel & being Internet Savvy would be a plus.