Junior Project Manager, Solar PV Plants

Role & Responsibilities

Energy lies at the heart of many of the worlds most pressing future challenges. At Neoteric Energy, our team is working every day to make energy cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable.

We invite you to be part of this mission—shaping how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed. By joining Neoteric Energy, you’ll be contributing to a bold and meaningful endeavor where innovation, collaboration, and individual creativity drive success. Together, we aim to build a responsible energy future in an industry that is transforming the global landscape.

About the Role:

MW Commercial & Industrial solar power projects

multi-site management, interface coordination, risk mitigation, and execution discipline

What We’re Looking For:

custodian of quality

Key Responsibilities

1. Multi-Site Project Planning & Control

• Assist in detailed planning of 30–100 MW portfolio across

  multiple locations

• Develop site-wise execution plans, schedules and resource plans
• Track progress versus baseline schedule using MS Project/Primavera
• Identify delays and proactively escalate risks

2. Site Execution & Installation Supervision

• Oversee civil, mechanical and electrical activities including:
• Module mounting structure installation (RCC / pile / rooftop / elevated)
• Module & inverter installation (string / central inverters)
• DC/AC cable laying, earthing, LA & lightning protection systems
• Transformer & LT/HT panel installations
• SCADA and monitoring system integration
• Monitor site productivity, workmanship & construction quality

3. C&I Client & Facility Coordination

• Coordinate with

  factory / plant / building facility heads

  of the C&I customer
• Plan work as per client shutdown windows and operational constraints
• Manage site access, permits, inductions & safe-work approvals
• Ensure minimum disruption to client operations

4. Utility & Regulatory Coordination

• Support net-metering / open access / captive connectivity process
• Interface with DISCOM, CEIG, electrical inspector & SLDC
• Ensure statutory approvals, energization & synchronization support
• Assist in evacuation & protection scheme compliance

5. Procurement & Logistics Support

• Coordinate with procurement team for timely delivery of:
• Modules, inverters, transformers, cables, structures, SCADA, etc.
• Manage inventory at multiple sites and track material consumption
• Prevent idle materials, pilferage, and site shortages

6. Quality Assurance & HSE Compliance

• Enforce approved QA/QC plans and safety standards at sites
• Conduct toolbox talks and basic safety audits
• Ensure PPE compliance, work-at-height safety and electrical safety
• Maintain QA/QC checklists, test reports and NCR closure

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain:
• Daily Progress Reports (DPR)
• Weekly / Monthly MIS reports
• Risk registers and mitigation plans
• As-built drawings & handover dossiers
• Support management with real-time execution dashboards

8. Commissioning Support

• Assist in pre-commissioning checks (string testing, insulation tests)
• Coordinate inverter, transformer & protection relay testing
• Support synchronization and trial run
• Assist in handover to O&M team

Technical Expertise Required

• Strong hands-on experience in

  Solar projects (1–20 MW/site)

• Understanding of:
• Ground-mounted systems, Rooftop & carport
• Open Access & Group Captive models
• 33kV / 132kV/220 kV grid interfacing & net-metering
• Knowledge of:
• SLD, GA, protection schemes, earthing & lightning systems
• String sizing, inverter configurations, Y-connector layouts
• SCADA / Weather station / Performance monitoring tools
• Familiar with:
• CEA guidelines, DISCOMs regulations, CEIG norms
• HSE best practices in industrial premises

Key Tools & Software

• Zoho Projects / MS Project / Primavera for scheduling
• Advanced Excel for progress & BOQ tracking
• AutoCAD (reading & markups)
• SCADA & Plant Monitoring Systems

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Tech / BE – Electrical / Mechanical / Civil

• 7–8 years in Solar / open access solar projects / rooftop

• Experience managing

  multiple sites simultaneously

• Preferred: Experience in

  IPPs / Developers / EPCs serving industrial clients

• PMP / PRINCE2 / PMI-ACP – Preferred
• Proven experience in

  vendor audits, FAT/PDI inspections

  , and

  EPC quality supervision

  .
• In-depth understanding of

  PV modules, inverters, transformers, MMS, and balance-of-system components

  .
• Familiarity with

  ISO 9001, IEC, IS standards

  , and

  MNRE/CEA regulations

  .
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project and manufacturing sites as required.

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