Electrical Engineer

Location: Kamlapur, Gujrat

Qualification: B.E/B. Tech in Civil engineering

Experience: 5+ years

Reporting to: Project head

Client Overview

Established in 2002, our client is a global leader in the development and delivery of solar power solutions. The organization specializes in Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC, and Operation of solar power plants, offering turnkey solutions to investors worldwide. As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the client focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns. Since 2009, they have successfully commissioned plants with a combined capacity of nearly 2 Gigawatts. With a team of over 840 specialists across the entire solar power value chain, the client operates in more than 40 countries. They maintain a strong international presence through offices in Spain, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India, and Southeast Asia.

Job description

We are developing large-scale solar, wind, and solar-wind hybrid projects across India. We are looking for an experienced EHV Projects professional with strong site execution, coordination, and management capabilities across Transmission Lines and Pooling / Grid Substations. This role involves hands-on site leadership, ensuring safe execution, adherence to quality standards, and timely delivery of EHV civil, electrical, and mechanical works across challenging project environments.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as Site Manager for EHV projects, coordinating with local subcontractors for civil, mechanical, and electrical works.
• Ensure quality control and progress monitoring, including daily logs, site photographs, DPRs, and joint measurements.
• Monitor construction progress, material deliveries, and ensure safe storage and handling of materials.
• Spend approximately 70% of time at site, working in demanding field and weather conditions as required.
• Coordinate between project sites and Head Office, implementing site management methodologies and project execution strategies.
• Manage site administration, including construction power, water, travel, accommodation, logistics, and pantry arrangements.
• Interpret and execute drawings related to 66 kV and above EHV projects, including:
  • Transmission Lines
  • Pooling Substations / Grid Substations
  • Feeder bays, metering systems, and associated infrastructure
• Supervise and manage skilled & unskilled manpower and third-party supervisors at site.
• Implement project schedules in line with PM plans, milestones, and timelines.
• Take site-level decisions to ensure construction progress while complying with quality checks and inspection requirements.
• Oversee erection, testing, and pre-commissioning of EHV equipment, including:
  • Power Transformers
  • HT & LT Panels
  • SCADA systems
  • HV / EHV cables
  • Metering systems
• Ensure proper commissioning checks, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate and manage deployment of machinery and equipment (cranes, lifting equipment, testing tools, etc.).
• Manage vendors’ teams and ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Conduct regular inspections, maintain DPRs, verify joint measurement sheets, and track milestones.
• Coordinate with contractors and resolve site execution challenges.
• Handle Right of Way (ROW) issues and manage EHV transmission-related site challenges on an end-to-end basis.

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in construction and execution of EHV substations and transmission lines (up to 220 kV).
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Electrical erection, installation, testing, and commissioning
  • HV / EHV systems and LV systems
  • IS Codes, CPWD standards, and industry best practices
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Leadership capability to manage site teams, contractors, and multi-vendor environments.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight project deadlines.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Good communication skills in English and Hindi for coordination with contractors, utilities, and engineers.
• Willingness to work across project sites in multiple Indian states.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in EHV infrastructure projects involving:
  • Transmission Lines
  • Pooling Substations / Grid Substations
• Candidates with 7+ years of overall experience preferred.
• Diploma holders should have 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of civil, electrical, industrial automation codes, and standards used in renewable energy projects is an added advantage.
• Experience working across multiple Indian states preferred.
• Ability to manage a multi-vendor and multicultural workforce in dynamic site conditions.