Resident Engineer / Site Manager

Resident Engineer (Solar & BESS Project) Gopa Tech

Location: West Bengal, India

Employment Type: Full-time / Contract

Compensation: 2,00,000 - 3,00,000 per month

Experience: 12+ years

About the Role

Gopa Tech, a German financial consulting organization, is hiring a Resident Engineer for a large-scale power infrastructure project in collaboration with West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited.

This role involves overseeing the execution of a 100 MW solar park extension along with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), ensuring high-quality construction, compliance, and timely delivery.

You will act as the on-ground site leader, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring seamless coordination across all project components including solar installation, substation, and transmission systems.

Project Scope

• 100 MW (AC) Solar Park Expansion
• 100 MWh / 25 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Transmission lines and grid connectivity
• Substation development and integration

Requirements

• Graduate in Civil Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in energy infrastructure projects
• Proven experience as Resident Engineer / Site Manager in utility-scale solar or power projects
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction supervision teams
• Exposure to international projects (outside India preferred)
• Experience in utility-scale solar (PV) projects of similar size and scope

Key Skills

• Project & Construction Management
• Solar Power (PV) Projects
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Team Leadership & Coordination
• MS Office & Project Tools
• Stakeholder & Site Management

Additional Preferences

• Experience in IFI-funded projects
• Familiarity with FIDIC Yellow Book standards
• Prior experience working in India
• Knowledge of Bengali language (preferred)
• Strong communication skills in English

Why Join This Project?

• Work on a large-scale renewable energy project with real impact
• Be part of a high-value international collaboration
• Opportunity to lead complex infrastructure execution on-ground
• Contribute to Indias clean energy transition