Solar Liaison Executive

Role & responsibilities

About the Role

Daystar Solar is looking for an experienced and confident Solar Liaison Executive to manage coordination and follow-up with Government departments, electrical authorities and other statutory agencies for our solar projects.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong negotiation and follow-up abilities, and hands-on experience in solar project approvals, net metering, and government liaison activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with TANGEDCO/TNPDCL Offices and relevant government authorities for solar project approvals.
• Handle and follow up on net-metering applications, feasibility approvals, inspections, meter installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with electrical inspectors/CEIG and other statutory authorities wherever applicable.
• Visit TANGEDCO and government offices for application submission, follow-up, inspections, and approvals.
• Coordinate with customers, project engineers, installation teams, and management to ensure timely completion of approval processes.
• Prepare, submit, and track required documents, applications, drawings, test reports, and certificates.
• Maintain project-wise trackers for applications, approvals, inspections, and meter installations.
• Identify approval-related issues and coordinate with the concerned authorities for resolution.
• Provide regular updates to the management on the status of pending approvals and project milestones.
• Maintain professional relationships with TANGEDCO officials, government personnel, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all documentation and liaison activities are completed accurately and within the required timelines.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
• Confident in dealing with government officials and TANGEDCO personnel.
• Excellent follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, email, and online application processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel within Chennai/outside districts/states for office visits, inspections, and project-related work.
• Professional, proactive, and presentable personality.

Experience & Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering or any relevant discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 6 months 1 year of relevant experience in Solar EPC, renewable energy, electrical projects, TANGEDCO liaison, government liaison, or statutory approvals.
• Experience in solar rooftop/net-metering processes will be highly preferred.
• Experience dealing with TANGEDCO/TNPDCL or other electricity-board authorities will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Timely completion of solar project approvals
• Net-metering application and approval turnaround
• Meter installation and commissioning coordination
• Effective TANGEDCO/government follow-up
• Accuracy of documentation
• Reduction of approval-related project delays
• Timely reporting and project-status updates

Preferred candidate profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident and excellent in communication & negotiation skill
• Proactive and persistent with follow-ups
• Comfortable interacting with government officials
• Strong in maintaining professional relationships
• Responsible for completing tasks independently
• Good at documentation and maintaining records
• Willing to travel locally when required
• Interested in building a long-term career in the solar industry