Regulatory Affairs Officer

**Renewable Energy Industry**

**Profile - Regulatory Affairs Officer - Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind & Hybrid)**

Qualification - B.Tech/M.Tech -Electrical, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Energy Law/Policy, or an MBA, is a distinct advantage.

**Experience - Min 2-5 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)..**

Salary - Upto 10 LPA

Location - Bengaluru

**Job Summary**:
The **Regulatory Affairs Officer**will be responsible for comprehensively managing and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and tariff orders governing solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy projects in India, particularly focusing on Karnataka. This role involves proactive monitoring of regulatory changes, facilitating timely acquisition of all necessary licenses and permits, and acting as a key liaison with various government and regulatory bodies.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis**:

- Continuously monitor, track, and analyze new and evolving policies, regulations, rules, tariff orders, grid codes, and standards issued by central (e.g., MoP, MNRE, CEA, CERC) and state-level authorities (e.g., KERC, SERCs, State Pollution Control Boards, DISCOMs).
- Assess the potential impact of these regulatory changes on existing projects and pipeline (solar, wind, and hybrid projects).
- Prepare detailed summaries and briefs of regulatory developments for internal stakeholders and management.

**Permits, Licenses & Approvals Management (Project Lifecycle)**:

- Manage the end-to-end process of obtaining all required licenses, permits, and approvals for solar, wind, and hybrid power projects. This includes, but is not limited to:

- Land conversion/acquisition clearances.
- Environmental & Forest clearances (if applicable).
- Grid connectivity approvals from CTU/STU and DISCOMs.
- CEA clearances, Electrical Inspectorate approvals.
- Licenses under various central and state acts relevant to power generation.

**Compliance & Risk Management**:

- Ensure ongoing compliance with all statutory requirements, environmental norms, safety regulations, and industry standards for operational solar, wind, and hybrid power plants.
- Identify potential regulatory risks for projects and propose mitigation strategies.
- Maintain a robust repository of all regulatory documentation, correspondence, and approval records.

**Liaison & Advocacy**:

- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key officials and representatives of regulatory bodies, government departments (e.g., KERC, CEI, MNRE, MoP, CTU, STU, DISCOMs, SPCB, Land Dept.), and industry associations.
- Represent the company in regulatory hearings, meetings, and discussions as required.
- Support the legal team in drafting responses to regulatory queries, petitions, or policy consultations.

**Internal Guidance & Support**:

- Provide expert regulatory insights and guidance to internal teams including Project Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, and Finance on project viability, risks, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct internal training sessions on regulatory updates as needed.

**REQUIRED**:

- In-depth knowledge of India's electricity laws, regulatory frameworks (Electricity Act, 2003), energy policies, and environmental regulations at 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.

**Coordinate With**


DCS Group

**6375367126 (Call & whatsApp)**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹1,000,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- In-depth knowledge of India's electricity laws, regulatory frameworks (Electricity Act, 2003), energy policies, and environmental regulations at both central and state (Karnataka is mandatory) levels.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- regulatory affairs, compliance management: 3 years (required)
- renewable energy (solar, wind, or hybrid projects)..: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person