Regulatory & Liaisoning Affairs Officer

About Company Enerparc AG is a global expert in developing engineering building and operating ground mount as well as roof mount photovoltaic PV systems As an EPC contractor our company has connected over 3400 MW of solar systems to electricity grids With local presence in all active solar markets like Europe Middle East Asia we are also one of the largest Independent Power Producers IPP in solar energy with more than 500 discreet solar projects in our own portfolio and an installed capacity of over 2200 MW and growing Specialties Solar Development Engineering Procurement Construction EPC Operation Maintenance O M Independent Power Producer IPP Headquarters Hamburg Germany India Office Bangalore General Information Job Title Regulatory Liaisoning Affairs Officer - Renewable Energy Job Location Bangalore Reports to Senior General Manager - Project Development Job Type Permanent Job Purpose The Regulatory Affairs Officer will be responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws regulations policies and tariff orders governing solar wind and hybrid renewable energy projects in India with a primary focus on Tamil Nadu Karnataka and Gujarat The role involves proactive monitoring of regulatory developments securing all required licenses and permits on time and serving as a key liaison with government and regulatory authorities Description of the roles and responsibilities 1 Regulatory Monitoring Analysis Continuously track and analyse new and evolving policies regulations tariff orders grid codes and standards issued by central authorities e g MoP MNRE CEA CERC and state bodies e g SERCs SPCBs DISCOMs Assess the impact of regulatory changes on existing projects and the development pipeline Prepare concise briefs and reports on regulatory developments for management and internal stakeholders 2 Permits Licenses Approvals Project Lifecycle Manage the complete process of obtaining statutory approvals licenses and permits for solar wind and hybrid projects including but not limited to o Land conversion acquisition clearances o Environmental forest clearances where applicable o Grid connectivity approvals from CTU STU and DISCOMs o CEA and Electrical Inspectorate clearances o Licenses mandated under central and state acts for power generation Ensure accurate timely and comprehensive submission of applications and supporting documentation Track progress and proactively coordinate with authorities to expedite approvals 3 Compliance Risk Management Ensure compliance with statutory requirements environmental norms safety standards and industry codes for operational plants Identify regulatory risks for ongoing and upcoming projects and recommend mitigation strategies Maintain a central repository of all regulatory approvals documentation and correspondence 4 Liaison Advocacy Build and maintain effective relationships with officials from regulatory authorities government departments e g All State Regulatory commissions CEI MNRE MoP CTU STU DISCOMs SPCBs Land Departments and industry associations Represent the company in regulatory hearings stakeholder consultations and meetings as required Support the legal team in drafting responses to regulatory queries petitions and policy consultations 5 Internal Guidance Support Provide expert regulatory advice to internal teams including Project Development Engineering Project Management Legal and Finance Conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders on regulatory updates and compliance requirements Qualification B Tech -Electrical Environmental Science Public Policy Energy Law Policy or an MBA is a distinct advantage Experience - Min 4-7 years of direct experience in regulatory affairs policy analysis or compliance management within the power sector specifically with a focus on renewable energy solar wind or hybrid projects Fair Technical Knowledge on Power evacuation from solar Wind In-depth knowledge of India s electricity laws regulatory frameworks Electricity Act 2003 energy policies and environmental regulations in both central and state Karnataka is mandatory levels Familiarity with tariff determination processes and grid codes IEGC state-specific grid codes Strong communication written and verbal negotiation and interpersonal skills for effective liaison with authorities and internal stakeholders Must have strong organizational and time management skills Must be self-motivated with the ability to tackle multiple projects What to expect You may be based in an office or on-site Site visits and field work are conducted outside and in all weather Travel may form a part of the role and company will provide travel and accommodation for such business trips In some situations it may be a very isolated job where you re the only person working In other cases there may be strong team support Excellent professional and personal growth Mentorship Work in a team environment Interact with other disciplinarian Possibility of getting a direct job offer