Solar Engineer- C&I Assessment & Execution

RECEX; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

RECEX in Kolkata invites a Solar Engineer to bridge sales and delivery across site assessments, design, and EPC execution. You will visit commercial and industrial sites, size systems, and move projects from feasibility to commissioning.

Expect 50–60% field work across Kolkata, Northeast and East India corridors; perform PV yield analyses, adhere to CEIG/IS standards, and ensure project quality and on-time handover to O&M. Honest, execution-focused candidates thrive here.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in solar EPC (C&I rooftop or ground-mount).
• Hands-on experience with energy yield simulations and design.
• 3–7 years of field and design experience in solar projects.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1: Site assessment and feasibility including load analysis and roof/ground space sizing.
• Phase 2: Detailed design, BOM, energy yield estimates, and PPA support.
• Phase 3: EPC execution, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Phase 4: Handover, O&M setup, and performance reviews.

Skills

Solar EPC experience

PVsyst proficiency

DISCOM net metering knowledge

Site assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

CBIP certification / equivalent electrical qualification

Tools

PVsyst

Helioscope

PVSol

HOMER

Job description

Job Description:

COMPENSATION DETAILS:-

1- Base Salary: ₹25,000–₹40,000 per month (₹3–4.8 Lakh per annum)

2- Performance Bonus: Up to 15% of base, linked to projects commissioned and yield performance vs. guarantee

3- Location: Kolkata HQ with regular field travel — NE India and East India industrial corridors

4- Reporting To: COO (Founder until COO is hired)

ROLE:- Solar Engineer

THE ROLE

This is a front-to-back execution role. You will visit commercial and industrial sites, assess whether a solar opportunity is real or not, size the system correctly, design the solution, manage the project through to commissioning, and hand it over to O&M. You are the person who bridges sales and delivery — your site assessment determines whether SPV bids, and your execution quality determines whether the client renews and refers.

Expect to be on-site regularly across Kolkata, Northeast India, and East India industrial corridors. This is not a desk job — roughly 50–60% of your time will be at client sites or project locations.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

Phase 1 — Site Assessment & Feasibility

• Visit prospective C&I client sites (factories, warehouses, commercial buildings, institutions) and conduct structured technical assessments
• Evaluate roof condition, structural integrity, shading, orientation, and available area for rooftop installations; assess ground conditions and available land for ground-mount systems
• Audit the client's electricity consumption — analyse 12 months of bills, understand load profiles, peak demand, ToD patterns, sanctioned load, and contract demand
• Determine whether the stated requirement is technically viable and commercially real — flag oversized expectations, structural constraints, or grid limitations that would make a project unviable
• Estimate system size accurately: AC/DC capacity, generation yield (P50/P90), specific generation (kWh/kWp), and projected savings against current tariff
• Prepare a clear, one-page technical feasibility summary for internal go/no-go decision — numbers only, no fluff

Phase 2 — Design & Proposal

• Produce detailed system design: module layout, string configuration, inverter sizing, cable sizing, single-line diagram, and shadow analysis using PVsyst or equivalent
• Specify Bill of Materials — modules, inverters, mounting structures, cables, SCADA/monitoring, protection equipment
• Prepare energy yield estimates and financial model inputs: generation, export/banking assumptions, applicable open access charges, wheeling charges, cross-subsidy surcharge
• Support the commercial team in structuring PPA terms — tariff, tenure, escalation, performance guarantees
• Ensure all designs comply with CEIG/local electrical inspector norms, DISCOM grid connectivity requirements, and relevant IS standards

Phase 3 — Project Execution

• Manage EPC execution end-to-end once PPA is signed: procurement, civil works, electrical installation, testing and commissioning
• Coordinate with vendors, sub-contractors, and the client's facility team — keep the project on schedule and within budget
• Handle all statutory approvals: DISCOM net metering / open access application, CEIG inspection, electrical inspector sign-off, fire NOC where required
• Track project milestones, flag risks early, and report status clearly to the COO and Founder
• Commission the plant: string testing, insulation resistance, polarity checks, inverter commissioning, SCADA integration, and generation verification against design yield

Phase 4 — Handover & O&M

• Prepare as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and warranty documentation for client handover
• Set up remote monitoring (SCADA/portal access) and train the client's facility team on basic operations
• Conduct performance reviews in the first 3–6 months post-commissioning and flag underperformance against PPA guarantee
• Ensure generation data feeds correctly into SPV Intelligence's monitoring platform

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Non-Negotiable

• 3–7 years of experience in solar EPC, specifically C&I rooftop or ground-mount projects — not just utility- scale construction management
• Proficiency in PVsyst (or equivalent: Helioscope, PVSol, Homer) for energy yield simulation and system design
• Hands-on experience with DISCOM net metering applications and/or open access regulatory process in at least one Indian state
• Ability to read and interpret electricity bills, load data, and demand profiles — this is core to the assessment function
• Working knowledge of IS standards for solar PV systems (IS 16077, IS 13947), CEA regulations, and CEIG inspection requirements

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in Northeast or East India — familiarity with DISCOM processes in West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram, Odisha, or Andhra Pradesh
• Exposure to open access solar for industrial clients — understanding of wheeling charges, banking charges, cross-subsidy surcharge, and SLDC scheduling
• Experience with hybrid systems (solar + BESS) and basic knowledge of battery integration at C&I scale
• CBIP certification, BEE Energy Auditor, or equivalent electrical qualification

The Person

• Honest assessor — able to tell a client (and internally) that a site does not work, rather than forcing a bad project through to hit a pipeline number
• Execution-oriented — tracks every open item, follows up without being asked, does not let approvals or vendors sit idle
• Can communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders: factory owners, CFOs, and facility managers who just want to know the savings number
• Comfortable with field conditions — rooftop inspections, industrial plant environments, and project sites in hilly Northeast terrain