Manager/Sr. Manager – BESS _ ESS & Telcom

Cygni Energy; Gujarat; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygni Energy seeks a senior electrical lead to drive the execution of utility-scale BESS projects in Gujarat. You will oversee construction, testing, commissioning, synchronization and energization, and manage AC/HV systems, protection, and grid interconnection.

This role requires strong site leadership and the ability to coordinate with utilities, EPCs, and OEMs. Key responsibilities include reviewing drawings, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, maintaining schedules, and

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–12 years of experience in electrical construction.
• Experience with utility solar, BESS, substations or HV power systems (33kV+).
• Hands-on MW-scale utility project experience.
• Strong understanding of HV/MV systems and grid synchronization.
• Proven site leadership and contractor management.
• Ability to own electrical execution from construction to handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction, installation, testing, commissioning, synchronization and energization of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Manage AC/HV systems including substations, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, protection & control systems, HT cables, earthing, metering and grid interconnection
• Independently manage site execution, including manpower, contractors, materials, quality, safety and project schedules
• Review SLDs, electrical layouts, cable schedules, drawings and specifications; ensure execution per approved documents
• Coordinate with DISCOMs/utilities, EPC contractors, BESS/PCS OEMs, testing agencies, consultants and customers for tests and approvals
• Identify and resolve technical/site issues; coordinate with engineering for design changes
• Ensure compliance with HSE, safety, quality standards and statutory requirements
• Maintain site progress, testing/commissioning records, punch points, and handover docs
• Lead and manage site teams and contractors to achieve milestones

Skills

Electrical construction

Site leadership

Contractor management

Testing & commissioning

Grid interconnection

HV systems

Coordination with utilities

Safety & quality

Documentation & handover

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ROLE

• Lead electrical construction, installation, testing, commissioning, synchronization and energization of utility-scale BESS projects
• Manage AC/HV systems including substations, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, protection & control systems, HT cables, earthing, metering and grid interconnection
• Independently manage site execution, covering manpower, contractors, materials, quality, safety and project schedules
• Review and understand SLDs, electrical layouts, cable schedules, construction drawings and technical specifications and ensure execution as per approved documents
• Coordinate with DISCOMs/utilities, EPC contractors, BESS/PCS OEMs, testing agencies, consultants and customers for inspections, approvals, testing, synchronization and energization
• Identify and resolve technical/site issues and coordinate with engineering teams for necessary design changes
• Ensure compliance with HSE, electrical safety, quality standards, statutory requirements and project specifications
• Maintain site progress, testing/commissioning records, punch-point closure and handover documentation
• Lead and manage site teams and contractors to achieve project milestones

REQUIREMENTS

• B.E./B.Tech/M Tech in Electrical Engineering
• 10-12 years of experience
• Strong electrical construction background in utility solar, BESS, substations or HV power systems, preferably 33kV and above
• Hands-on experience in MW-scale utility projects; BESS experience preferred
• Strong understanding of HV/MV systems, protection, transformers, switchgear, HT cables, earthing, electrical design and grid synchronization
• Proven site leadership, contractor management, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently take ownership of electrical execution from construction through energization and handover