Specialist, Renewable Consulting

Job Summary

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.
• 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.

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

• PVsyst
• Helioscope
• AutoCAD
• Shadow analysis
• HT/LT electrical design
• Protection schemes
• Transformer sizing
• SCADA systems
• Civil foundation/anchoring

Standards & Regulations

• Strong familiarity with national grid codes, CEA safety regulations, DISCOM norms, and IS/IEC standards.

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