Solar Data & Systems Engineer / Solar IoT & Data Integration Engineer
Department:
Operations / Digital Solutions / Renewable Energy
Location:
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for a technically skilled
Solar Data & Systems Engineer
to manage and integrate data from solar power plants using inverters, data loggers, and IoT devices. The role involves working closely with inverter-level data, communication protocols, and centralized data systems to ensure accurate monitoring, analysis, and performance tracking across multiple solar sites.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Solar Hardware & Systems
Work with
solar inverters, data loggers, and IoT devices
deployed in solar power plants.
Understand and analyze
inverter-level data
, including:
Energy generation
Performance ratios (PR)
System errors and faults
Support troubleshooting and diagnostics of inverter and communication-related issues.
Coordinate with OEMs and field teams for hardware and system integration.
2. Data Communication & Protocols
Integrate inverter and plant data using industry-standard communication protocols such as:
REST APIs
MQTT
FTP / SFTP
Ensure reliable and secure data transmission from plant-level devices to centralized systems.
Monitor data flow and resolve communication failures or data gaps.
3. Data Management & Processing
Handle
data fetching, parsing, validation, and storage
for multiple solar sites.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and availability for reporting and analytics.
Support dashboards, monitoring tools, and performance reporting systems.
Maintain documentation related to data architecture, protocols, and integrations.
4. Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Assist in analyzing plant performance trends and identifying underperforming assets.
Support automation and optimization initiatives related to plant monitoring.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve data reliability and system efficiency.
, especially inverters and data loggers.
Hands-on experience with
REST APIs, MQTT, FTP/SFTP
.
Knowledge of data handling, validation, and storage concepts.
Familiarity with IoT systems and remote monitoring solutions.
Basic understanding of databases and data formats (JSON, CSV, XML).
Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience working with
SCADA or solar monitoring platforms
.
Knowledge of cloud-based data systems.
Exposure to performance analysis and reporting tools.
Prior experience in the