Manager - Government Liaisoning

Neorems Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Neorems Services in Pune is seeking a Liaisoning Manager to handle government, regulatory, and utility approvals for solar projects. You will coordinate with DISCOMs, electrical inspectorates, and state authorities to secure permits, net metering clearances, and project commissioning.

You will work with sales, engineering, and project teams to ensure timely submissions, maintain records, and provide MIS updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with solar liaisoning and regulatory approvals relevant to solar projects.
• Experience working with DISCOMs, CEIG, and government departments is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DISCOMs, Electrical Inspectorate, CEIG, and authorities for project approvals.
• Obtain statutory approvals, permits, and clearances for solar installations.
• Track approval status and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare compliance reports and MIS updates.
• Represent the company during inspections and official meetings.

Skills

Solar regulations

Net metering

Government liaisoning

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Documentation management

MS Excel

MIS reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Renewable Energy

Business Administration

Job description

Role:

The Liaisoning Manager will be responsible for managing all government, regulatory, and utility-related approvals required for solar projects. The role involves coordinating with DISCOMs, electrical inspectorates, government departments, local authorities, and internal teams to ensure timely approvals, net metering clearances, permits, and project commissioning.

Key responsibilities:

Government & Regulatory Liaisoning

• Coordinate with DISCOMs, Electrical Inspectorate, CEIG, and other government authorities for project approvals.
• Obtain statutory approvals, permits, and clearances required for solar installations.
• Ensure compliance with state and central renewable energy regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with government officials and regulatory bodies.

Net Metering & Utility Coordination

• Oversee net metering application submissions and approvals.
• Coordinate for feasibility approvals, inspections, and meter installations.
• Follow up with utility departments to ensure timely project commissioning.
• Resolve issues related to net metering and grid connectivity.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with sales, engineering, and project execution teams.
• Ensure all required documents are collected and submitted accurately.
• Track approval status and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Support project commissioning and handover activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain records of all approvals, permits, and correspondence.
• Ensure projects comply with DISCOM guidelines and electricity regulations.
• Monitor changes in government policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and MIS updates.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with customers, vendors, consultants, and government departments.
• Handle escalations related to approvals and regulatory matters.
• Represent the company during inspections and official meetings.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12 to 20 years of experience in solar liaisoning, regulatory approvals, net metering, or utility coordination.
• Experience working with DISCOMs, CEIG, and government departments is mandatory.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of solar regulations, net metering, and utility processes.
• Excellent government liaisoning and relationship management skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Project coordination and documentation management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and MIS reporting.