India’s solar-energy sector has reached another major milestone. The country recorded 162.15 GW of cumulative solar capacity as of May 30, 2026, including 30.11 GW of grid-connected rooftop solar. Solar capacity has grown more than 57 times from 2.82 GW in 2014.

This rapid growth is creating employment opportunities across the entire solar value chain—not only for engineers, but also for technicians, project managers, manufacturing teams and sales professionals.

Solar EPC

Engineering, Procurement and Construction companies need professionals to design, build and commission utility-scale and commercial solar projects.

Key roles include site engineers, electrical engineers, civil engineers, procurement executives, quality inspectors and commissioning professionals.

Rooftop Solar

With rooftop solar capacity crossing 30 GW, demand is growing for site surveyors, installers, electricians, sales executives and net-metering coordinators.

Residential, commercial and industrial rooftop projects can create opportunities in cities as well as smaller towns.

Solar Manufacturing

India’s push for domestic solar-module and cell manufacturing is increasing demand for production engineers, machine operators, quality-control professionals, maintenance technicians and supply-chain specialists.

Manufacturers also require professionals with knowledge of testing, automation, procurement and factory operations.

Operations and Maintenance

Every operational solar project needs regular monitoring, cleaning, inspection and repair.

O&M opportunities include plant technicians, SCADA operators, performance analysts, electrical-maintenance engineers and safety officers.

Design Engineering

Solar design professionals help companies evaluate project locations, prepare system layouts and estimate energy generation.

Important skills include AutoCAD, PVsyst, electrical-system design, energy modelling and knowledge of solar components.

Project Management

As solar projects become larger, employers need professionals who can control budgets, timelines, contractors, approvals and project risks.

Project managers with practical EPC and site experience will remain valuable across utility-scale, rooftop and industrial projects.

Solar Sales

Solar growth also creates strong opportunities for sales and business-development professionals.

Companies need people who can explain project savings, generate leads, prepare proposals and build relationships with homeowners, industries, institutions and government departments.

For Job Seekers

Required skills: Solar design, electrical engineering, AutoCAD, PVsyst, SCADA, installation, commissioning, project management and technical sales.

Expected roles: Solar engineer, site engineer, design engineer, O&M technician, project manager, quality engineer, manufacturing professional and solar sales executive.

Locations: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi-NCR.

For Employers

Solar companies need skilled technical, project, manufacturing and sales professionals.

Common hiring challenges include limited practical experience, remote project locations, long joining periods and difficulty finding candidates with role-specific solar knowledge.

EmpQuick helps renewable-energy employers post vacancies, discover relevant candidates and build teams for solar EPC, rooftop, manufacturing, O&M and sales operations.

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