Project Development Manager, Renewable Energy

About Enfinity Global
Enfinity Global is a purpose-driven company focused on making a positive impact on the planet by helping companies, governments, and individuals transition to a carbon-free and sustainable economy. Our role as a leading IPP is to develop, finance, build, operate, and own renewable energy assets in the long term in Europe, Asia, and the Americas through our offices in the USA, Spain, Italy, UK, Netherlands, India, and Japan

Job Summary:

Our team of over 350 Enfiniters comprises seasoned finance professionals, as well as experienced project developers and operators with extensive industry experience across all stages of the project life cycle. We pride ourselves on being creative and innovative solution providers to our customers and partners.

We are seeking a dedicated and highly knowledgeable Project Development Manager to lead and manage all regulatory, statutory, and utility liaison activities for renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, hybrid, and storage systems connected to both the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) and State Transmission Utilities (STUs) pan India.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely acquisition of statutory and regulatory approvals, maintaining compliance with national and state-level power sector regulations, and facilitating smooth coordination with key stakeholders including CTUIL, SLDCs, GRID INDIA, DISCOMs, CERC, SERCs, REIA, Sate Nodal Agency, MNRE, MOP, AAI, MOD and Industries Associations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Development, Statutory Liaisoning & Regulatory Compliance

·       Lead end-to-end regulatory, statutory and utility liaison activities for CTU & STU projects development across Pan India.

·       Understand transmission and Sub-station network/planning, Identify the potential Grid Su-stations for applying connectivity.

·       Coordinate with CTU & STU and apply connectivity with all required documents and compliances.

·       Secure connectivity with CTU & STU as per the business plan of the company.

·       Liaise with Central & State Utility for grid connectivity, power evacuation, scheduling, and related matters.

·       Ensure all project-related documentation, filings, and compliance processes are completed accurately and on time.

·       Understand and review GNA, Grid Connectivity Regulations and its amendment, on Central & State level.

·       Secure statutory approvals and clearances from key agencies such as CTU, STU, RLDCs, SLDCs, GRID India, AAI, MOD, PTCC and State/Central Regulatory Commissions (SERCs, CERC).

·       Coordinate and obtain approvals for evacuation scheme, bay allocation, protection and SCADA integration, metering and energy accounting, environmental and forest clearances (if applicable), along with securing open access permissions.

·       Monitor and interpret regulatory orders, amendments, and guidelines affecting project development and compliance.

·       Coordinate with legal and compliance teams for drafting and submission of petitions, affidavits, and responses.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with central and state government departments, transmission utilities, and regulatory commissions such as CTU, STU, MNRE, MoP, CEA, MoEF, REIA, State Nodal Agencies, industry associations etc.

·       Represent the company in regulatory stakeholder consultations, and technical committees at various forum.

·       Coordinate with MNRE, SECI, NTPC, NHPC, and SJVN for project commissioning, VGF disbursement, CoD certifications and Energy invoice payments.

Documentation & Reporting

·       Prepare and maintain updated documentation for all statutory and regulatory submissions.

·       Track approval timelines, maintain regulatory dashboards, and ensure internal reporting to leadership on key metrics.

·       Prepare technical justifications and reports to support regulatory filings, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), and bid documents.

Cross-functional Coordination & Bid Support

·       Collaborate with engineering, legal, commercial, and execution teams to align regulatory requirements with technical and financial project planning.

·       Assist in bid strategy for ISTS/STU tenders and ensure compliance with bid requirements from a regulatory standpoint.

Market Intelligence & Opportunity Identification

·       Conduct thorough market research to identify new Project Development opportunities across various states/pan India.

·       Build insights into state-specific regulatory trends and RE development policies.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

·       Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power Systems Engineering, or related fields

·       Master's degree in Energy Regulation, Power Management, or Business Administration (preferred)

Experience:

·       Minimum 08 years of experience in project development and regulatory functions in power transmission sector.

·       Hands-on experience with ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) projects and working knowledge of CTU/STU processes.

·       Proven track record of securing statutory clearances and dealing with regulatory commissions.

Key Skills & Competencies:

·       Deep understanding of Indian electricity regulatory framework

·       Familiarity with GNA, LTA, open access, and grid integration processes

·       Strong communication and negotiation skills to deal with government officers and technical teams

·       Excellent documentation and reporting skills

·       Proficiency in understanding and interpreting official notifications, regulations, and circulars

·       Ability to multitask across different projects, states, and authorities

·       Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight timelines

·       Familiar with CTUIL e-application portal, SLDC state-level portals, ISTS/STU coordination dashboards, Energy Scheduling & Forecasting and DSM.

In Enfinity Global, you will find a very dynamic and multinational environment in one of the most exciting and impactful industries. Here we will foster your professional and personal growth, and you will have the opportunity to actively contribute and make a real impact on climate change.

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