Manager - Grid Connectivity & Regulatory

Role : Senior Regulatory Coordinator

Location

Delhi (Head Office)

Experience

7 - 12 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced professional from the Utility Scale Solar / Renewable Energy sector to manage regulatory coordination, grid connectivity, transmission coordination, statutory approvals, and commercial operations for large-scale renewable energy projects.

The role involves extensive coordination with central and state transmission utilities, load dispatch centres, power distribution companies, regulatory authorities, and internal project teams to ensure timely project commissioning, grid synchronization, and Commercial Operation Date (COD).

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of the Indian power sector, grid connectivity procedures, regulatory compliance, and utility-scale project commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end regulatory and grid connectivity activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate with CTUIL, RLDC/NRLDC, SLDC, STU, DISCOMs, CEA, CERC, and other statutory authorities.
• Obtain connectivity approvals, charging approvals, synchronization approvals, and commercial operation approvals.
• Manage GNA/LTA processes, transmission coordination, and power evacuation activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable CERC Regulations, IEGC, CEA Technical Standards, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, SCADA, Protection, Testing & Commissioning, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Prepare, review, and submit technical documentation required for statutory approvals.
• Monitor approval timelines and proactively resolve regulatory issues to avoid project delays.
• Support successful project commissioning, synchronization, and declaration of Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Maintain effective relationships with external authorities and internal stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).

• 6 - 12 years of relevant experience in Utility Scale Solar, Renewable Energy, Power Transmission, or Solar EPC projects.

• Hands-on experience in grid connectivity, transmission coordination, regulatory compliance, and project commissioning.

• Experience coordinating with CTUIL, RLDC, NRLDC, SLDC, STU, DISCOMs, CEA, or similar authorities.

• Strong understanding of:

• Grid Connectivity

• Grid Synchronization

• Power Evacuation

• GNA/LTA Procedures

• CERC Regulations

• IEGC

• CEA Technical Standards

• Protection Systems

• SCADA

• Metering Regulations

• Renewable Energy Grid Integration

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, documentation, planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Interested candidates may share their updated resumes at [email protected].