Civil Field Engineer

SupportFinity™; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to supervise and execute civil works for electrical installations, including foundations, trenches, and related structures. The role requires coordinating with electrical engineers, site supervisors, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless execution and compliance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of site experience in solar or power projects, a Bachelor’s or Diploma in Civil Engineering, and basic AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Civil Engineering required.
• 3–6 years of site experience in civil works for solar/renewable or power projects, preferably supporting electrical installations.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD drawings and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute civil works related to electrical installations, including foundations, trenches, and structures.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, site supervisors, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of civil works.
• Monitor day-to-day site activities to ensure coordination between civil and electrical teams and safety compliance.
• Inspect civil works to ensure compliance with approved standards and report deviations to senior engineers.
• Maintain records of completed works, inspections, and site instructions and support documentation for handover.

Skills

AutoCAD

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor’s / Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Supervision & Execution

• Supervise and execute civil works related to electrical installations, including inverter foundations, transformer foundations, cable trenches, equipment pedestals, and control room structures.
• Ensure civil construction activities are carried out as per approved drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor day-to-day site activities to ensure coordination between civil and electrical teams.

Coordination & Interface Management

• Coordinate with electrical engineers, site supervisors, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of civil works supporting electrical systems.
• Liaise with QA/QC and HSE teams to ensure work compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Communicate site requirements, drawings, and work instructions to contractors.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Inspect civil works such as foundations, trenching, concreting, and backfilling to ensure compliance with approved standards.
• Check construction materials (cement, aggregates, steel, concrete) used for electrical-related civil works.
• Assist in conducting field tests like soil compaction tests, concrete cube tests, and material inspections.
• Rectify minor quality issues at site and report major deviations to senior engineers.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all site activities follow safety procedures and electrical-civil interface safety guidelines.
• Support implementation of HSE practices and participate in toolbox talks and safety inspections.
• Ensure civil works comply with local regulations, environmental norms, and project safety policies.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track progress of civil works related to electrical installations and report daily activities to the site engineer / project manager.
• Prepare daily progress reports (DPRs) and assist in weekly/monthly reporting.
• Highlight delays, material shortages, or site constraints affecting electrical work fronts.

Material & Resource Management

• Assist in monitoring receipt, storage, and usage of civil materials for electrical works.
• Ensure proper stacking and handling of materials to avoid damage or wastage.
• Support measurement and reconciliation of executed works for billing purposes.

Problem Solving & Site Support

• Identify site-level civil issues impacting electrical works, such as alignment issues, level mismatches, or access constraints.
• Coordinate with design and execution teams to resolve drawing or site-related discrepancies.
• Support timely completion of work fronts for smooth electrical installation and commissioning.

Documentation

• Maintain records of completed civil works, inspections, test results, and site instructions.
• Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and handover documents for electrical-related civil works.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s / Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 3-6 years of site experience in civil works for solar / renewable energy or power projects, preferably supporting electrical installations.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD drawings and construction practices.