Power Sector Consultant (DISCOM)

Who are we

Outsized is a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the fast-evolving talent economy. We focus on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1–12 months. We help our talent upskill, so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for an experienced Power Sector Consultant with 5+ years of experience in the Indian power distribution sector (DISCOMs) for an upcoming engagement. Our client is a leading global consulting firm supporting a public sector power utility in India on a high-impact transformation program focused on driving operational and financial efficiency across key areas of the utility's business.

As part of this engagement, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering a capital optimisation strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders to improve planning, procurement, and loss reduction outcomes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a large-scale transformation within India's power distribution sector and drive measurable impact.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Support the design and execution of a capital optimisation plan for the utility
• Work closely with client stakeholders across engineering, planning, and operations teams
• Analyse existing capital expenditure and network plans to identify efficiency opportunities
• Contribute to initiatives around power procurement and loss reduction
• Build data-driven insights and models to support decision-making
• Collaborate with broader consulting teams to deliver project milestones and outcomes

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the power sector, with a strong focus on DISCOMs in India
• Experience in capital planning, network planning, or engineering roles within utilities
• Strong understanding of power distribution operations and planning processes
• Exposure to power procurement or loss reduction initiatives is an added advantage
• Ability to work with data and derive actionable insights for operational improvement
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; advanced qualifications are a plus

Duration: 6 months (initial contract), with possibility of extension. Full-time, contractual engagement based out of Greater Noida. Travel and accommodation support provided for weekly travel.