Senior Manager-Management Consulting

A) About Mercados Energy Markets India Pvt. Ltd

Mercados Energy Markets India Pvt. Ltd. (Mercados) is a specialist consultancy firm, exclusively focused on business solutions in the energy and environment domain.

Having begun our operations in India in 2008 supporting clients across the energy sector, we strive to promote efficient and sustainable energy markets; design effective regulations and assist energy businesses to succeed. Our approach integrates innovative, state-of-the-art techniques with practical, tailor-made solutions to solve current energy sector challenges. We have permanent offices in New Delhi (head office), Gurgaon, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and Lucknow.

Mercados has presence across the Energy Value Chain and serves Clients both in the public and private domain. Mercados operates under two broad verticals, namely 'Management Consulting' and 'Enterprise SaaS'. While the Management Consulting Vertical provides leading edge Advisory solutions to generation companies with over 42 GWs of conventional and renewable energy-based capacities, distribution companies with over 54 million consumers and large industrial consumers: The Enterprise SaaS Vertical aims at offering tailor-made digital solutions, power portfolio management, generation planning and algorithmic trading solutions – "Joule OS" - to Utilities in India.

Our Consulting portfolio envelopes diverse segments like 'Strategy and Business Growth', 'Policy, Economic Analysis and Regulations', 'Planning, Energy Markets & Simulation Models', 'Transaction Advisory Services', 'Integrated Energy Supply Services' and 'Performance Improvement (Utility Management Services)'.

B) About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and talented Senior Renewable Energy and Policy & Regulatory Professional to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in Renewable Energy Projects along with deep expertise in policy and regulatory frameworks. As a Senior Analyst/Manager, you will work closely with RE and Policy & Regulatory team to manage RE related assignments, ensuring high quality outputs, regulatory compliance and timely responsive support to client requirement.

C) Detailed expectations from the role:

- Perform independent assessments and technical reviews of Solar and Wind power projects for financial institutions. - Conduct comprehensive reviews of Technical Due Diligence reports for RE projects. - Prepare tender documents and Requests for Proposal (RFP) for RE power projects and evaluate bid responses to ensure alignment with project requirements and objectives. - Develop detailed Feasibility Studies and Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for solar and wind power projects, providing in-depth analysis and recommendations. - Provide advisory services for development of strategic roadmaps to transition to RE sources, including open access or captive power plant solutions based on clients' requirements. - PMC services for solar, wind and hybrid power plants under construction. - Perform comprehensive financial modeling including calculations of levelized cost and open access landed tariffs for energy procurement. - Analyze and interpret appropriate regulatory guidelines and policies affecting energy tariff and project development. - Provide detailed reports and presentations on tariff calculations and their financial impact. - Conduct rooftop solar assessment and perform cost-benefit analysis. - Perform site visits and conduct land assessments to examine practicality of solar and wind power projects installation. - Support clients in regulatory compliance, approvals, and documentation related to open access, grid connectivity, and power evacuation. - Monitor upcoming policy amendments, draft regulations, and consultation papers, and provide strategic inputs and representations where required.

D) Required skill set

- Proven experience in project engineering and management within the RE sector. Strong knowledge of electrical and civil engineering principles related to RE systems. - Experience with technical due diligence, feasibility studies, and project reporting. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and technical documentation. - Understanding of technical, policy and regulatory aspects associated with solar, wind and hybrid power projects. - In-depth understanding of captive/group captive regulations, open access regulation and procedures, GNA, and other policies like net metering, gross metering, wheeling charges, CSS etc. - Experience in preparing and reviewing tendering documents, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), RFQs, bid documents, and contractual frameworks for renewable energy, hybrid, RTC, and storage projects. - Ability to support bid evaluation, techno-commercial assessments, and clarification responses during tendering and regulatory approval stages. - Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and assess guidelines from authorities like CERC, SERC, and MOP. - Good understanding of RE RTC solutions including BESS/PHSP solutions and related policies. - Understanding of evacuation infrastructure and processes. - Knowledge of micro-siting, WRA and Energy Yield Estimation for installation of RE project.

E) Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferred streams are Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy, or a related field. Master's degree preferred (MBA/M. Tech). - At least 7 years of relevant experience.

F) Location

- Base location shall be Ahmedabad. However, the role would require the applicant to undertake travel for pursuing various opportunities.

G) Remuneration Structure

- We offer a motivation based and competitive reward package.

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