Senior Consultant / Manager – RE Solar Project Developer Advisory
Location: India
Department: CleanTech & Renewable Energy Advisory / Sustainability Business
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Solar Project Developer Advisory Consultant to lead techno-commercial feasibility, detailed engineering consultancy, and technical due diligence for solar PV projects (Rooftop, Ground-Mounted, and Group Captive/Utility-Scale). You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, evaluating greenfield opportunities and conducting asset health assessments for operational plants.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site surveys (rooftop, ground, structural) and shadow analysis. Perform energy yield modelling (PVsyst/Helioscope) and prepare detailed techno-commercial feasibility reports (NPV, ROI, payback).
- Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from array to point of coupling (LT/HT). Conduct short-circuit, cable sizing, earthing, and protection studies in compliance with regulatory norms.
- Evaluate roof/ground load-bearing capacities, dynamic wind loads, and structural integrity. Define specifications for module mounting structures (MMS), corrosion protection, and civil BOQs.
- Perform technical due diligence on operational plants to assess degradation, identify execution defects, and recommend yield-enhancement and retrofit strategies.
- Draft EPC tender packages, technically evaluate vendor bids, manage pre-award negotiations, and review Issued-For-Construction (IFC) drawings.
- Should have understanding of the land conversion requirement, title verification, and Right-of-Way (RoW) risks. Navigate statutory clearances (e.g. CEIG, connectivity approvals, and local RE policies).
- Should Prepare ROI / payback / NPV / IRR calculations based on project cost, energy saving, tariff assumptions, banking / settlement charges if applicable, O&M cost, degradation and statutory charges
- Prepare / review IFC drawings, layout drawings, SLDs, cable route drawings, cable schedules, earthing layouts, lightning protection layouts, civil / structural drawings, equipment layouts and installation details.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Renewable Energy, or Civil Engineering.
- Experience: 5–10 years in solar PV engineering consultancy, EPC project development advisory, or detailed engineering (DEC).
- Core Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD, and shadow analysis software.
- Deep knowledge of HT/LT electrical design, protection schemes, transformer sizing, and SCADA systems.
- Strong grasp of structural load calculations, wind dynamics, and civil foundation/anchoring techniques.
- Proven track record in operational plant due diligence and performance benchmarking.
- Standards & Regulations: Strong familiarity with national grid codes, CEA safety regulations, DISCOM norms, and IS/IEC standards.
Preferred / Good to Have
- Foundational knowledge of land acquisition, title verification, and RoW clearances.
- Exposure to corporate PPAs, Group Captive rules, and Virtual PPAs (vPPAs).
- PMP or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential.
