Solar Civil Engineer (Projects) - Andhra Pradesh

Role Overview

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end civil engineering and execution activities for utility-scale solar projects, from site development and planning through construction and handover.
• Review and coordinate civil engineering designs, drawings, BOQs, technical specifications and construction methodologies.
• Oversee site development activities, including land grading, levelling, soil investigation, contour surveys and earthwork.
• Manage construction of foundations for solar module mounting structures (MMS), including pile foundations, driven piles, RCC foundations and related works.
• Supervise construction of inverter foundations, transformer foundations, equipment foundations, control rooms, switchyard structures and other associated infrastructure.
• Monitor construction of internal roads, access roads, stormwater drainage systems, culverts, boundary walls and fencing.
• Coordinate with structural engineering teams for MMS design, foundation design and structural stability.
• Ensure proper implementation of soil testing, geotechnical investigations, concrete testing and other quality control activities.
• Manage EPC contractors, civil subcontractors, consultants and vendors to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality requirements.
• Monitor project progress, resource deployment, material requirements and contractor productivity.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, applicable IS codes, technical specifications and statutory requirements.
• Identify site-level engineering challenges and drive timely resolution of technical and construction-related issues.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control processes, including inspections, testing and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE standards and safe construction practices.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, procurement and project management teams for seamless project execution.
• Drive cost optimisation, minimise rework and ensure efficient utilisation of project resources.

Key Competencies

• Civil engineering and construction leadership
• Solar project execution and site management
• Technical drawing and design review
• Contractor and stakeholder management
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Project planning and cost management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong coordination and team leadership