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, agile 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.

📌 Solar Project Developer Advisory Consultant (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru