Build the Future
With BARREL
BARREL is not just an energy company. We are a mission — to power India and the world with clean, affordable, and reliable electricity. We are looking for the world's finest minds across every energy discipline to join us on this journey. If you are the best at what you do, there is a place for you here.
Why the World's Best Choose BARREL
Six reasons top energy professionals build their careers — and their wealth — at BARREL
We Don't Just Pay You. We Make You Wealthy.
BARREL believes that the people who build India's clean energy future deserve to share in the wealth they create. Our compensation framework is designed to reward excellence — not just effort.
Best-in-Industry Base Salary
Every BARREL salary is benchmarked in the top quartile of the Indian power sector — and for senior and global roles, against international energy compensation standards. We pay for talent, not tenure.
- CTC structured to maximise take-home
- Annual increment based on performance review — not seniority
- Mid-year corrections for exceptional performers
- Senior roles benchmarked against global peers
- No artificial pay compression at any level
Performance-Based Incentive (PBI)
Quarterly and annual performance incentives — fully uncapped for the best performers. BARREL's PBI scheme is one of the most generous in the Indian energy sector, with top performers regularly earning 40–100%+ of their base as incentive.
- Quarterly milestone bonuses — project-linked
- Annual PBI — up to 40% of CTC at standard; uncapped for stars
- Project completion bonus — one-time on COD
- Team and individual performance scores
- Recognition awards — quarterly and annual
Profit Stack — For The Extraordinary
For team members who go above and beyond — delivering exceptional project outcomes, driving cost savings, or originating major business — BARREL offers project-level profit participation. You earn a declared percentage of the net project profit.
- Project Profit Stack — 0.5% to 3% of net project profit
- Awarded at project closure / COD — one-time payout
- Business Origination Commission — for deal-finders
- Cost Optimisation Reward — share the savings you create
- Equity-equivalent for the most exceptional contributors
Working Freedom & Trust
BARREL hires exceptional people and trusts them to do exceptional work. We don't micromanage. We give you ownership of your domain, the resources to succeed, and the freedom to innovate — measured by outcomes, not hours.
- Flexible working hours — outcome-based culture
- Hybrid work for eligible roles
- Direct access to leadership — flat hierarchy
- Freedom to challenge, propose, and innovate
- Cross-vertical exposure — grow beyond your job title
What We Offer You
Beyond compensation, BARREL offers a complete professional life — benefits, development, health, and the support to do the best work of your career.
Accommodation & Relocation
Company accommodation or HRA for project postings. Full relocation support for candidates joining from other cities or states.
Company Vehicle / Conveyance
Vehicle provided or conveyance allowance for field roles, supervisors, managers, and site-based professionals.
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive group health insurance for employee and family — cashless hospitalisation, OPD coverage, and specialist access.
Learning & Development
Annual L&D budget per employee, access to professional certifications, international training programmes, and BARREL's internal knowledge academy.
Equipment & Tools
Latest laptop, software licences, mobile, and all professional tools provided — no questions asked. You need the best tools to do the best work.
Leave & Time Off
30 days annual leave + 12 public holidays + sick leave + maternity/paternity leave. We believe rest makes you better at work.
EPF & Gratuity
Full statutory EPF, gratuity, and ESIC — all administered transparently with monthly payslips and annual PF statements.
International Travel
Business-class travel for senior roles, international site visits, partner meetings, and conference participation relevant to your domain.
Fast-Track Promotion
No waiting for a predecessor to retire. BARREL promotes on merit and results — exceptional performers advance rapidly regardless of years of service.
Mentorship by Leaders
Direct mentorship from BARREL's senior technical and management leadership — learn from people who have built power plants, not just studied them.
ESG & Social Purpose
Work for a company where 26% of the equity goes to a non-profit — Manee Foundation. Your work doesn't just build MWs, it builds communities.
Multidisciplinary Exposure
Solar to nuclear to storage to mining — BARREL's vertical integration means you can grow across technology boundaries within one organisation.
The BARREL Profit Stack
BARREL's Profit Stack is our most powerful and distinctive offering — reserved for team members who deliver truly exceptional results. If you go above and beyond your defined role to directly contribute to a project's commercial success, BARREL declares a percentage of that project's net profit as your personal reward — paid as a one-time cash payout at project closure.
This is not a bonus. This is a profit share — the same principle that rewards an entrepreneur. At BARREL, the best professionals earn like owners.
- Applicable to any team member at any level — Junior Engineer to GM
- Declared by MD and Board at project award — transparent and documented
- Paid within 30 days of project closure / COD
- Not subject to company profitability — project-ring-fenced
- Additional Business Origination Commission for deal-finders (0.25% to 1% of project value)
- Cost Optimisation Reward — 10–25% of validated cost savings attributable to your initiative
Profit Stack Tiers
Gold Tier — Exceptional Performer
Project leadership, milestone delivery 10%+ ahead of schedule, or breakthrough cost saving
Silver Tier — Outstanding Performer
Consistent delivery of excellence, significant scope contribution, and team leadership
Bronze Tier — Strong Performer
Above-KPI delivery, technical innovation, or demonstrated extra value contribution
Business Origination Commission
For team members who originate a new project or client for BARREL — one-time commission on project value
Current Openings
We hire across all levels — from graduate engineers to global CXO leaders. Find your domain below. All positions are open to candidates from India and internationally. Remote/hybrid available for select roles.
Senior Solar Design Engineer
Lead the complete electrical and civil design of utility-scale solar PV projects from 5 MW to 500 MW — including single-line diagrams, DC/AC layout, string sizing, PVSyst yield modelling, cable schedules, and earthing design. Interface with procurement, EPC, and grid connectivity teams.
What We Need
Wind Farm Design & Layout Engineer
Responsible for wind farm layout optimisation, micrositing, WTG selection and procurement interface, foundation design coordination, and grid evacuation planning for BARREL's onshore wind pipeline across multiple states.
What We Need
Nuclear Reactor & SMR Systems Engineer
Lead BARREL's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology development programme — covering reactor design parameters, neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, safety analysis, fuel cycle assessment, and AERB licensing strategy. Interface with global SMR technology partners.
What We Need
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer
Design, specify, and commission grid-scale BESS projects — from cell chemistry selection and BMS specification through DC-AC integration, PCS selection, grid code compliance, and commissioning testing. Support Lithium Valley India Inc. manufacturing interface.
What We Need
Hydro & Pumped Storage Project Engineer
Civil and electro-mechanical engineering for small hydro (1–50 MW) and pumped hydro storage (50–500 MW) projects — dam/weir design, penstock, turbine selection (Francis/Pelton/Kaplan), powerhouse design, and grid interconnection.
What We Need
Transmission Line & Substation Engineer
Design and execution of EHV/HV transmission lines (33kV to 400kV) and Grid Substation AIS/GIS projects — protection coordination, relay settings, transformer specification, earthmat design, and PGCIL / STU connectivity interface.
What We Need
Thermal Power & Molten Salt Storage Engineer
Engineering for thermal power retrofit, waste heat recovery, and molten salt thermal energy storage (TES) systems — covering heat exchanger design, NaNO₃/KNO₃ system integration, thermodynamic modelling, and integration with solar thermal plants.
What We Need
Graduate / Junior Engineer — Multiple Disciplines
Fresh and early-career engineers across solar, wind, electrical, civil, and mechanical disciplines — to join BARREL's project teams in design, site supervision, procurement support, and commissioning roles under structured mentorship from senior engineers.
What We Need
Operations & Maintenance Engineer — Renewable
Hands-on O&M of commissioned solar, wind, and BESS plants — including preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, SCADA monitoring, root cause analysis, performance ratio optimisation, and vendor management for third-party AMC clients.
What We Need
General Manager — Projects & EPC
Lead BARREL's entire EPC and project delivery function — managing a portfolio of simultaneously executing renewable, storage, and transmission projects with total value exceeding ₹500 Cr. Responsible for schedule, cost, quality, safety, and client satisfaction across all projects. Reports to MD.
What We Need
Deputy General Manager (DGM) — Project Manager
End-to-end project management of individual utility-scale projects (50–500 MW) from award to COD — contract management, engineering milestone tracking, procurement coordination, site supervision, and handover to O&M. Reports to GM Projects.
What We Need
Assistant General Manager (AGM) — Planning & Scheduling
Develop, baseline, and maintain project master schedules for BARREL's entire EPC portfolio — using Primavera P6 or MS Project. Conduct critical path analysis, earned value management, progress reporting, and look-ahead planning for monthly Board reporting.
What We Need
Site Construction Manager — Renewable / Transmission
On-site leadership of construction activities — civil works, structural erection, electrical installation, and commissioning. Manage site teams, subcontractors, daily progress, safety compliance, quality checkpoints, and client punch-list closure.
What We Need
Senior Procurement Manager — EPC
Lead BARREL's procurement function for EPC projects — managing global and domestic vendor sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, contract negotiation, purchase orders, logistics, customs clearance, and vendor performance management across all project verticals.
What We Need
Site Supervisor — Civil / Electrical / Structural
Day-to-day site supervision of civil works (foundations, roads, cable trenches), structural works (module mounting structures, WTG towers), and electrical works (HV cabling, transformers, panels) — ensuring quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
What We Need
Commissioning & Testing Engineer — Solar / Wind / BESS
Lead the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance testing of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects — from loop checks and protection relay testing through inverter commissioning, grid synchronisation, and performance ratio acceptance testing.
What We Need
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
BARREL's CFO will be a defining leadership appointment — overseeing all financial strategy, investor relations, project finance structuring, banking relationships, statutory compliance, treasury, and preparation for future capital market transactions including potential InvIT and IPO. Reports directly to MD/Board.
What We Need
Deputy GM / GM — Project Finance & Structuring
Structure and execute project finance transactions for BARREL's renewable energy and infrastructure projects — preparing financial models, lender presentations, term sheet negotiation, conditions precedent management, and ongoing lender reporting for each SPV.
What We Need
Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager — Accounts
Manage day-to-day accounting operations — Tally/SAP entry, bank reconciliation, TDS computation and filing, GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9), vendor payments, and monthly MIS preparation for the management team.
What We Need
Project Cost Controller — EPC Finance
Project-level cost monitoring and control — budget vs actual variance analysis, subcontract billing verification, RA bill processing, retention management, project profitability reporting, and cost-at-completion forecasting for each BARREL EPC project.
What We Need
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Full-scope Company Secretarial and statutory compliance for BARREL and all Group companies — MCA filings, board meeting management, statutory registers, SEBI compliance readiness, FEMA, and oversight of secretarial audits across all entities.
What We Need
Senior Legal Counsel — Energy & Infrastructure
Legal advisory across BARREL's complete business — PPA drafting and negotiation, EPC contract review, JV agreements, land documents, regulatory filings with CERC/SERC, mining lease documentation, and nuclear licensing legal support.
What We Need
General Manager — Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs
Build and manage BARREL's relationships with central and state government bodies — MNRE, MoP, CEA, CERC, SERC, state energy departments, and DISCOMs. Lead regulatory approvals, scheme participation, policy advocacy, and political stakeholder management across all operating states.
What We Need
Liaison Officer — State Government & Regulatory
State-level government liaison — obtaining environmental clearances, forest clearances, grid connectivity approvals, land permissions, and maintaining ongoing relationships with state nodal agencies (MEDA, RRECL, GEDA), revenue officials, and district administration for BARREL's project portfolio.
What We Need
Head — Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Build and protect BARREL's public image — media relations, press releases, investor communications, spokesperson training, crisis communications, social media, and corporate brand narrative across national and international platforms.
What We Need
Manager — Political & Government Compliance
Navigate India's complex political landscape for energy project approvals and compliance — managing relationships with elected representatives, party offices, and political stakeholders across state legislatures and Parliament. Ensure all BARREL political engagement is strictly compliant with applicable law and BARREL's ABAC policy.
What We Need
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) / GM HR
Build BARREL's people function from ground up — talent acquisition strategy for 200+ technical hires, compensation benchmarking, performance management framework (including Profit Stack administration), HR policies, POSH compliance, L&D, and culture building for a high-performance clean energy enterprise.
What We Need
Administration Manager — HQ & Projects
Manage BARREL's complete administrative function — office management, vendor contracts, travel and accommodation management for site teams, fleet management, facility maintenance, security, and site infrastructure for all BARREL project offices.
What We Need
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
High-trust, high-responsibility role as EA to BARREL's MD — calendar management, board meeting coordination, Board papers preparation, investor communication drafting, travel arrangements, and confidential document management. This is a career-defining role for the right person.
What We Need
VP / GM — Manufacturing (Lithium Valley India Inc.)
Lead the complete BESS manufacturing operations at Lithium Valley India Inc. — plant setup, production planning, cell and module assembly, quality systems, PLI scheme compliance, supply chain management, and scale-up to full production capacity from pilot stage.
What We Need
Production / Process Engineer — BESS Manufacturing
Production line management for BESS pack and module assembly — process optimisation, yield improvement, cycle time reduction, equipment maintenance coordination, and production data analysis. Hands-on role in India's most exciting battery manufacturing startup.
What We Need
Head QA/QC — EPC Projects
Establish and lead BARREL's independent QA/QC function — developing ITPs, quality plans, inspection procedures, NCR management, FAT/SAT protocols, and third-party inspection oversight across all EPC projects. Ensure quality standards match or exceed CEA, IEC, and BARREL's own specifications.
What We Need
QC Inspector — Civil / Electrical / Mechanical
Site-level quality inspection across civil (foundations, cable trenches, roads), structural (MMS, tracker systems), and electrical (HV cables, transformers, panels, inverters) work packages — recording inspection outcomes, raising NCRs, and verifying ITP hold-point sign-offs.
What We Need
VP / GM — Business Development & Sales (EPC & Consultancy)
Drive BARREL's revenue growth — originating new EPC, O&M, consultancy, and power exchange business from IPPs, DISCOMs, PSUs, and C&I clients. Build and manage a high-performance BD team across multiple states. Directly accountable to MD for business targets and order book growth.
What We Need
BARREL Power Exchange Manager — Power Trading & Asset Deals
Manage BARREL's Power Exchange Hub — originating power buy/sell deals, power asset transactions, qualifying buyers and sellers, facilitating introductions and NDA execution, supporting PPA negotiation, and managing the Exchange platform listings and enquiry pipeline.
What We Need
Head of IT / CTO (Digital) — Energy Tech
Build and lead BARREL's digital infrastructure — ERP implementation (SAP/Oracle), SCADA/DAS integration across plants, cybersecurity framework for OT and IT networks, digital twin development, AI/ML analytics for O&M predictive maintenance, and BARREL's data platform.
What We Need
SCADA / DAS Engineer — Power Plant Digital
Deploy and maintain SCADA and Data Acquisition Systems across BARREL's solar, wind, BESS, and hydro plants — Modbus/DNP3/IEC 61850 protocol configuration, historian setup, alarm management, remote monitoring dashboard development, and cybersecurity patching.
What We Need
📋 Don't see your role listed?
We are always open to exceptional talent — send your CV and a note about what you bring to BARREL to careers@barrel.energy
Our Hiring Process — Transparent & Fast
We respect your time. BARREL's selection process is rigorous but fast — typically completed within 3–4 weeks from application. We communicate clearly at every step.
Apply Online
Submit your application with CV and a brief cover note explaining why you want to build the future at BARREL.
Screening Call
30-minute call with BARREL's HR team — role fit, motivation, compensation expectations, and timeline discussion.
Technical Interview
Domain-specific technical interview with BARREL's senior technical leadership — real problems, real scenarios, no trick questions.
Leadership Interview
For mid-senior roles — conversation with BARREL's MD or Business Head. We hire for values and potential, not just credentials.
Offer & Onboard
Offer letter within 48 hours of final approval. Structured onboarding — your manager, team, and tools ready from Day 1.
Apply Now — Build the Future
Submit your application for any open position — or send a general expression of interest if you don't see your exact role listed. BARREL's talent team reviews every application personally within 48 hours. If you are exceptional, we will find a role for you.
- Every application reviewed personally — no automated rejection
- Response within 48 hours — always
- Confidential — your current employer will not be contacted without your permission
- We welcome applications from any country — relocation support provided
- Differently-abled candidates — BARREL is an equal opportunity employer
- Returning professionals and career-switchers — welcome to apply
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