Project Engineer Erection Testing Commissioning

Balganesh Enterprises; Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Balganesh Enterprises invites an experienced Site Electrical Engineer to oversee erection, testing and commissioning of electrical systems at multiple airport and industrial sites in Karnataka. You will read SLDs, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure compliance with safety and permit requirements.

You will manage day-to-day site activities, prepare reports, track progress, and ensure timely material mobilization while upholding quality standards and statutory regulations across

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of electrical erection, testing & commissioning practices.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, SLDs and AutoCAD layouts.
• Familiarity with airport/industrial site safety and permit-to-work systems.
• Strong coordination, reporting and vendor-management skills.
• Willingness to work at multiple airport sites and adapt to airport security protocols.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and execute erection and installation of electrical systems, lighting, panels, cabling, earthing and allied equipment as per approved drawings and BOQ.
• Study electrical drawings, single line diagrams (SLD), layouts and technical specifications, and translate them into site execution plans.
• Verify material received against BOQ/delivery schedules and coordinate with the procurement/stores team for timely mobilization of materials at site.
• Carry out and supervise pre-commissioning checks, insulation/continuity/earth resistance tests, load testing, functional testing and final commissioning of installed systems.
• Prepare and maintain test reports, commissioning checklists, and handover documentation.
• Troubleshoot faults and rectify defects identified during testing, inspection or client walkthroughs.
• Act as the primary site engineer coordinating between the client, project team, contractors, sub-vendors and OEM support engineers.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of site labour, technicians and contractor crews to meet project milestones and timelines.
• Interface with client-side engineers and consultants for approvals, inspections and progress reviews.
• Track daily/weekly progress, prepare site reports (DPR/WPR), and elevate delays or resource constraints proactively.
• Obtain and manage all required work permits height/hot work/electrical/civil work permits, and general work permits from the airport authority/client.
• Ensure compliance with airport safety norms, BCAS security requirements, and site EHS regulations.
• Facilitate Airport Entry Passes (AEP) and security clearances for the execution team and coordinate with the client's safety department.
• Enforce use of PPE, tool-box talks, and safe work practices; ensure all high-risk activities are carried out under valid permits and supervision.
• Maintain project records measurement sheets, material reconciliation, test certificates, permit logs and completion documents.
• Support liaison with the Electrical Inspectorate and statutory authorities for inspection and approvals where required.
• Assist in preparation of completion/handover documents and as-built records.

Skills

Electrical erection

Reading drawings

Vendor management

MS Office

Communication

Site coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Erection & Installation

• Plan, supervise and execute erection and installation of electrical systems, lighting (streetlight poles, faade/uplighting, airfield/area lighting), panels, cabling, earthing and allied equipment as per approved drawings and BOQ.
• Study electrical drawings, single line diagrams (SLD), layouts and technical specifications, and translate them into site execution plans.
• Verify material received against BOQ/delivery schedules and coordinate with the procurement/stores team for timely mobilization of materials at site.

Testing & Commissioning

• Carry out and supervise pre-commissioning checks, insulation/continuity/earth resistance tests, load testing, functional testing and final commissioning of installed systems.
• Prepare and maintain test reports, commissioning checklists, and handover documentation.
• Troubleshoot faults and rectify defects identified during testing, inspection or client walkthroughs.

Site Coordination

• Act as the primary site engineer coordinating between the client, project team, contractors, sub-vendors and OEM support engineers.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of site labour, technicians and contractor crews to meet project milestones and timelines.
• Interface with client-side engineers and consultants for approvals, inspections and progress reviews.
• Track daily/weekly progress, prepare site reports (DPR/WPR), and elevate delays or resource constraints proactively.

Safety & Permits

• Obtain and manage all required work permits height/hot work/electrical/civil work permits, and general work permits from the airport authority/client.
• Ensure compliance with airport safety norms, BCAS security requirements, and site EHS regulations.
• Facilitate Airport Entry Passes (AEP) and security clearances for the execution team and coordinate with the client's safety department.
• Enforce use of PPE, tool-box talks, and safe work practices; ensure all high-risk activities are carried out under valid permits and supervision.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain project records measurement sheets, material reconciliation, test certificates, permit logs and completion documents.
• Support liaison with the Electrical Inspectorate and statutory authorities for inspection and approvals where required.
• Assist in preparation of completion/handover documents and as-built records.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Skills

• Hands-on knowledge of electrical erection, testing & commissioning practices.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, SLDs and AutoCAD layouts.
• Familiarity with airport/industrial site safety and permit-to-work systems.
• Strong coordination, reporting and vendor-management skills.
• Willingness to work at multiple airport sites and adapt to airport security protocols.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) for reporting.

Preferred

• Prior experience on airport, aviation, or large infrastructure electrical/lighting projects.
• Knowledge of AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting) or airport lighting systems is an added advantage.