The Role
Responsible for planning rooftop solar balance-of-systems, managing installation and commissioning teams, overseeing electrical pre-commissioning, preparing commissioning reports for net metering, and enforcing quality controls across roof, electrical, and earthing work. The role also includes team onboarding, training, progress monitoring, troubleshooting, material coordination, inspections, and corrective actions for solar EPC projects.
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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 15 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 the 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.
- 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.
Benefits
Skills Required
- B.E. or Diploma in electrical, mechanical, civil, or another relevant field
- At least 2 years of experience in solar rooftop projects
- Strong knowledge of solar energy systems, electrical wiring, and balance-of-systems components
- Strong attention to detail
- Manpower management skills
- Commitment to quality control
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for renewable energy
- Basic knowledge of Google Maps and Microsoft Excel
- Internet proficiency
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The Company
What We Do
SUN360 is an Indian solar-energy company that helps residential, commercial, and industrial customers adopt renewable power. It provides turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services for photovoltaic and solar-thermal systems, including system design, installation, government paperwork, financing assistance, monitoring, and maintenance. Based in Goa, the company also supports off-grid applications, commercial establishments, industrial clients, and eco-resorts, with pre- and post-installation service.
