Project Engineer – Project Engineering & Commissioning

Department : Project Engineering & Commissioning

Locations : Chennai (HQ) / Delhi-NCR / Ahmedabad / Bengaluru / Pune / Hyderabad

About iPLON

iPLON India delivers advanced SCADA, PPC (Power Plant Controller), and EMS (Energy Management System) solutions for renewable energy plants, industries, and utilities. Our portfolio includes IoT gateways, data acquisition systems, analytics dashboards, remote diagnostics, grid integration platforms, and automation systems for solar, wind, hybrid, and BESS facilities.

Position Overview

The Project Engineering Team & Commissioning team –is responsible for complete end-to-end execution of SCADA, PPC, EMS, and Monitoring projects across utility-scale and industrial sites.

This role includes :

Technical engineering & field execution

Installation, testing & commissioning

Multi-site project coordination

Customer & stakeholder communication

System integration, troubleshooting & validation

High-quality project delivery & handover

You will work closely with R&D, Software, Hardware, Support, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to ensure defect-free and on-time execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Preparation

Review project scope, architecture, BOQ, drawings, and customer specifications.

Prepare project schedules, execution plans, resource requirements & risk assessments.

Coordinate with SCM, logistics & warehouse for material readiness.

Conduct site surveys, feasibility checks & pre-commissioning readiness inspections.

2. Execution & Installation

Supervise installation of SCADA / EMS / PPC equipment : gateways, servers, WMS, sensors, meters, networking devices, DAQs.

Oversee cabling, panel integration, communication wiring, LAN setup & field mounting.

Ensure safety compliance, installation quality & adherence to engineering standards.

Coordinate with technicians, contractors, EPC partners & OEM teams.

3. Testing & Commissioning

Configure devices, servers, protocols (Modbus RTU / TCP, RS485, TCP / IP), and cloud connectivity.

Perform P2P testing, data validation, signal mapping & interoperability checks.

Troubleshoot field issues such as communication breakdowns, device failures & network instability.

Complete final commissioning, FAT / SAT processes & customer sign-off.

4. Documentation & Reporting

Prepare installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning & testing reports.

Maintain site logs, project trackers, daily progress updates & As-Built documentation.

Ensure all documents are uploaded to internal tools / portals accurately and on time.

5. Customer & Internal Coordination

Act as the primary technical contact for customers, EPCs, OEMs and internal teams.

Provide timely updates, handle queries & ensure smooth technical communication.

Coordinate with R&D, software & hardware teams for escalations or custom integrations.

Conduct training sessions on SCADA dashboards, system operation, alarms & analytics.

6. Post-Project Support

Ensure structured handover to O&M and Support teams.

Review project learnings and propose improvements for future execution excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

B.E. / B.Tech / Masters in EEE, ECE, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Renewable Energy.

3–5 years’ experience in solar EPC, SCADA, EMS, PPC, automation, or industrial communication.

Hands-on experience with inverters, meters, sensors, data loggers, gateways & networking hardware.

Strong knowledge of Modbus (RTU / TCP), RS485, TCP / IP, networking & system integration.

Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities (hardware + software + networking).

Experience in utility-scale solar, wind, hybrid or BESS commissioning preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office, project trackers; AutoCAD / Visio is an added advantage.

Willingness to travel across India and internationally.

Key Competencies

Strong ownership and accountability

Excellent field execution & coordination ability

Problem-solving mindset with analytical depth

Effective communication & stakeholder handling

Ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously

High quality and documentation discipline

ASK Matrix for Project Engineering Excellence at iPLON

A – Attitude (Behavioural Excellence)

Ownership mindset : Drive project timelines, quality & customer satisfaction.

Safety-focused : Commitment to safety practices and compliance.

Resilience & adaptability : Handle site challenges, pressure & extreme conditions.

Team collaboration : Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams & field technicians.

Customer-centric behaviour : Clear communication and proactive engagement.

Continuous improvement : Identify gaps and propose execution enhancements.

S – Skills (Execution Capabilities)

Project management : Planning, scheduling, tracking, risk mitigation & reporting.

Technical integration : Device configuration, PLC / DAQ setup, network configuration.

Troubleshooting : Rapid diagnosis of communication, device & integration issues.

Field execution : Installation supervision, vendor coordination & safety adherence.

Testing & validation : FAT / SAT, point-to-point testing, data validation.

Tools proficiency : SCADA tools, Modbus analyzers, network testers, AutoCAD / Visio.

Communication : Reporting, customer handling, documentation & training skills.

K – Knowledge (Technical & Domain Knowledge)

SCADA architecture, PPC, EMS systems & IoT integrations

Solar / wind / hybrid / BESS plant components & architecture

Modbus RTU / TCP, RS485, TCP / IP & device communication layers

Networking fundamentals : switches, routers, IP schemes, VLAN basics

Electrical drawings, SLDs, communication diagrams & wiring standards

Installation, testing & commissioning methodologies

Cloud dashboards, APIs, and data logging concepts

Renewable energy domain knowledge (preferred)

Benefits

Work with advanced SCADA, EMS & PPC technologies

Exposure to utility-scale renewable & industrial automation projects

Strong technical growth across hardware, networking & software integration

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for innovation and skill development

Apply now : hr@iplon.in / rahul@iplon.in