Electrical Engineer - Solar PMC

AECOM; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer to oversee installation, testing and commissioning of electrical architectures, SCADA automation and control interfaces for solar PV projects in India.

You will lead field activities, coordinate with EPC/OEM teams, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, and support grid integration across large-scale solar assets. 5–10 years of relevant experience preferred; willingness to travel to remote project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Instrumentation Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 5–10 years of direct electrical engineering experience in utility-scale solar PV or heavy electrical infrastructure.
• 2–3 years focused on solar SCADA, automation, PLC programming, or substation control systems.
• Experience with large-scale Indian solar parks (>150MW) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect installation against approved drawings and ITP hold/witness points for wiring, MV equipment and SCADA interfaces.
• Monitor MV cabling, earthing, metering and SCADA interfaces.
• Check cable routing, tagging, terminations and fibre connections.
• Witness electrical and SCADA/interface checks, report deviations to QA/QC and Commissioning.
• Coordinate workfront releases and interface issues with Civil, Design, Commissioning and Construction Management.
• Maintain field observation and electrical completion status.

Skills

Site leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Effective communication

Safety and quality focus

Execution mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical architectures, SCADA automation, and control-system interfaces for GW assets.

• Minimum of +5 - 10 years of direct electrical engineering experience in utility-scale solar PV power plants or heavy electrical infrastructure. At least 2 to 3 years of focused experience handling solar SCADA, automation, PLC programming, or substation control systems. Exposure to large-scale Indian solar parks (exceeding 150MW+ individual block size) is highly desirable.


• Provide field-level electrical surveillance for Solar DC, AC, MV and SCADA/control-system interfaces through installation completion, integrated testing and energization readiness.


• Verifies installed electrical and SCADA/control-interface works and supporting evidence; EPC/OEM performs design, software configuration, installation and testing; QA/QC controls quality records; and the Commissioning Engineer coordinates integrated energization testing.

Core Duties Responsibilities

• Inspect installation against approved drawings and ITP hold/witness points for modules/string wiring, DC cabling, SCBs/SMBs, inverters, IDTs, MV equipment and SCADA/PPC/RTU/control-panel interfaces.


• Monitor MV cabling/OHPL interfaces, ACDB/ICOG/MCR/PSS works, earthing, lightning protection, metering, protection, SCADA communication, I/O and control-system interfaces.


• Check cable routing, tagging, termination workmanship, torque/termination records, fibre/communication connections, signal/interface schedules, test-pack readiness and punch closure.


• Witness allocated electrical and SCADA/control-interface checks, including communication readiness and alarm/interlock/data-point verification, and report deviations or incomplete evidence to QA/QC and Commissioning teams.


• Coordinate electrical and SCADA/control-system workfront releases and interface issues with Civil, Design, Commissioning and Construction Management resources.


• Maintain field observation and electrical completion status for assigned areas.

Principal Client-Facing Outputs

• Electrical surveillance/inspection records.


• Electrical and SCADA/control-interface punch and completion-status input.


• Test-readiness and interface observation reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Instrumentation Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

Additional Information

Key Competencies

• Strong site leadership and team coordination


• Problem-solving and decision-making under site constraints


• Effective communication with multi-stakeholders


• High commitment to safety and quality


• Result-oriented execution mindset

Key Focus Areas (Site-Level Execution)

• Safe and timely construction of substations and transmission systems


• Quality assurance and compliance with specifications


• Effective contractor and interface management


• Smooth commissioning and grid integration


• Real-time progress monitoring and reporting

Additional Information

• Willingness to work at remote project sites


• Experience in large-scale, multi-location infrastructure projects preferred

Alignment with Discipline Leads (Site Level)

• Electrical Lead: Execution of HV/EHV systems, testing commissioning


• Civil Lead: Foundations, structures, GIS buildings, and site development


• IC Lead: SCADA, SAS, and communication systems


• QA/QC Lead: Inspection, testing, and quality compliance


• HSE Lead: Safety implementation and monitoring

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