Costing Engineer - Solar Projects

1 - 5 years

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Job Description

Role & responsibilities

Costing Engineer Solar Projects

Company:

Confidential Renewable Energy Firm (Hyderabad)

Job Location:

Banjara hills, Hyderabad, Telangana

Experience

1 to 5 years in Solar Module Assembly / PV Manufacturing

Salary:

Open to freelance or full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for a Cost Engineer to support solar EPC projects by preparing accurate project cost estimates, BOQs, and budgets, and by supporting tendering and execution teams with cost control and variance analysis

This role is critical for ensuring commercial viability, profitability, and execution discipline across residential, C&I, and MW-scale solar projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Costing & Estimation

Prepare detailed BOQ s for:

Civil works (earthwork, foundations, structures)

Module mounting structures

Electrical works (DC, AC, HT/LT, evacuation)

Develop project cost estimates for rooftop, ground-mount, and utility-scale solar plants

Work closely with design & execution teams to validate quantities

2. Tender & Proposal Support

Assist in tender costing and commercial bid preparation

Analyse tender BOQ s, specs, and special clauses

Support price bench marking and vendor comparisons

3. Cost Control & Monitoring

Track estimated vs actual costs

Highlight cost overruns, savings, and deviations

Support project-wise cost dashboards and MIS

4. Coordination

Coordinate with:

Design engineers

Purchase & procurement team

Site engineers / project coordinators

Provide cost inputs during pre-execution planning

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education:

B.Tech / Diploma (EEE / Mechanical / Civil preferred)

Experience:

15 years in solar EPC costing / estimation

Technical Skills:

BOQ preparation & quantity take-offs

Understanding of solar materials & execution scope

MS Excel (mandatory)

Good to Have:

Exposure to tenders (SECI / State / PSU / Private)

Understanding of GST impact on project costing

Key Traits We Value

Strong attention to details

Logical and structured thinking

Cost-conscious mindset

Ability to work with incomplete or evolving inputs

Willingness to learn and grow with the organization

Compensation

Competitive and based on experience

Growth-oriented role with exposure to multiple project types

Functional Area:

Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Procurement

Role Category:

Engineering & Design

Employment Type:

Full Time, Part Time, Freelance

Key Skills:

Solar module costing, ALMM compliance, BOM, PV manufacturing, cost analysis, factory layout, vendor tie-ups

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