Development Associate

Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR); Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance for employee and 
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Spot Recognition bonus

Long Term Incentive policy

Team outings and events

Job summary

Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR) is seeking a Development Associate to support the end-to-end development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV and BESS. You will perform site feasibility, environmental due diligence, regulatory research, and prepare high-quality technical reports for clients in North America and beyond.

You will collaborate with engineering, GIS, interconnection, finance, and permitting teams, applying data-driven insights to identify risks and

Qualifications

• B. Tech/M. Tech in Energy Technology/ Renewable Energy or related field.
• Experience in solar, energy storage, or renewable energy project development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of utility-scale renewable energy projects from feasibility to due diligence.
• Conduct site market research and feasibility assessments.
• Analyze regulatory, interconnection, permitting, and incentive programs.
• Prepare technical reports, client presentations, and executive summaries.
• Engage with clients, respond to queries, and provide guidance throughout project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, GIS, interconnection, finance, and permitting teams.
• Stay updated on energy markets, regulations, and best practices in project delivery.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and processes.

Skills

Project development

Due diligence

Market research

Regulatory analysis

Environmental & permitting

Data analysis

Client engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Communication

Education

B. Tech/M. Tech in Energy Technology/ Energy Systems/Renewable Energy

Tools

PVSyst

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are?

Cleantech Industry Resources accelerates United States solar, battery storage and EV projects by providing turnkey development as a service including 100% internal systems engineering. The company deploys a leading team that spun out of the largest solar power producer in the world. This team operates within a sophisticated suite of software to support projects from land origination, through to commercial operation.

Location of Position:

• Noida

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• Medical Insurance for the employee and family
• Spot Recognition bonus for exceptional performance
• Long Term Incentive policy
• Regular team outings, events, and activities to foster a positive work environment

Our Commitment to Diversity

At CIR, we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse and equitable workforce that truly reflects our community. We deeply value each person’s unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CIR embraces all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or nationality. We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions. Your individuality enriches our collective strength, and we strive to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.

Position Summary

The Development Associate will report to the Development Lead and support the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV, BESS, and emerging clean energy technologies, by providing technical, environmental, and project development support throughout the project lifecycle. The role involves conducting site feasibility assessments, environmental and permitting due diligence, policy and regulatory research, interconnection support, and preparing high-quality technical reports for clients.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Development & Due Diligence: Support the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects by performing technical, commercial, environmental, permitting, and regulatory due diligence. Prepare Detailed Due Diligence Reports, feasibility studies, fatal flaw assessments, and development risk analyses.
• Market & Site Research: Conduct in-depth market research, site screening, and feasibility assessments to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends across the renewable energy, energy storage, and infrastructure sectors in North America.
• Policy and Regulatory Analysis: Monitor federal, state, provincial, and local regulations, utility policies, interconnection requirements, incentive programs, and market developments. Assess their impact on project feasibility, schedule, commercial viability, and investment decisions.
• Environmental & Permitting Support: Assist in reviewing & preparing environmental studies, permitting requirements, agency regulations, and technical documentation related to wetlands, protected species, cultural resources, noise, glare, floodplains, stormwater, and other environmental constraints. Coordinate with environmental consultants and support permit strategy development.
• Consulting & Problem Solving: Apply a consulting mindset to analyze complex project challenges, synthesize large datasets, identify key risks and opportunities, and develop practical, data-driven solutions tailored to client objectives.
• Report Preparation: Prepare high-quality technical reports, client presentations, executive summaries, and recommendation memos with clear, concise, and actionable insights suitable for developers, investors, lenders, and independent engineers.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements, respond to technical queries, present findings, and provide professional guidance throughout various stages of project development and due diligence.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, automation, GIS, interconnection, finance, and permitting teams to deliver integrated project development solutions while ensuring quality, consistency, and timely execution.
• Innovation & Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, environmental regulations, energy markets, financial mechanisms, and best practices to continuously improve project delivery and consulting capabilities.
• Quality & Process Excellence: Ensure all deliverables meet the organization's quality standards by maintaining strong attention to detail, following established processes, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education Requirements

• B. Tech/M. Tech in Energy Technology/ Energy Systems/Renewable Energy

Technical Skills and Experience

Software Proficiency:

• PVSyst
• MS Office

Project Management:

• Experience in managing design projects from conception to implementation
• Ability to coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders
• Understanding of solar energy systems and their integration into existing infrastructure
• Experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience in the Solar & BESS Sector. (Consultancy and Analyst experience is highly preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions

The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Cleantech Industry Resources, we embrace diversity and uphold a strong dedication to establishing an all-encompassing atmosphere for both our staff and associates. Our choices in employment are free from any bias related to race, creed, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical limitations, veteran status, or any other legally safeguarded attributes.

Being an integral part of Cleantech Industry Resources means you can expect to be immersed in a realm of professional possibilities within a culture that nurtures teamwork, adaptability, and the embracing of all.