Manager - Regulatory Affairs

Acciona S.A; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Policy & Regulatory Affairs professional in Bengaluru to support regulatory due diligence, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement for renewable projects.

You will monitor regulatory developments, draft submissions, and liaise with government authorities to protect project interests and ensure compliance across central and state regimes.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. from a reputed university.
• Strong understanding of energy laws, tariffs and mandates.
• Experience with PPAs, interconnection, and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of OSHAS and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory due diligence and policy advisory across project stages.
• Monitor policy developments and prepare regulatory comments and filings.
• Represent the company before authorities and industry bodies at hearings.
• Draft comments, petitions and replies on proposed regulations.
• Ensure statutory compliance and liaison with government agencies.

Skills

Policy analysis

Permitting & siting

Grid interconnection

Contract negotiation

OSHAS & environment

Education

B.E./B.Tech. from a reputed university

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

• Policy Analysis: Understanding energy laws, tariffs, and state or federal mandates like Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
• Permitting and Siting: Navigating land use, environmental impact assessments (EIAs), and local or national authorization processes.
• Grid Interconnection: Familiarity with transmission protocols, open-access regulations, and utility interconnection standards.
• Contract Negotiation: Drafting and reviewing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and energy banking or land lease agreements
• Awareness on Quality, Environment and OSHAS Management System Requirement

• Policy Advocacy & Regulatory Intelligence: Monitor, interpret, and analyze central and state policies, tariff orders, regulatory developments, and case laws impacting renewable energy assets (solar, wind, hybrids, BESS).
• Strategic Development Support: Provide regulatory due diligence, power evacuation/grid connectivity feasibility studies, and strategic advisory across pre- and post-commissioning project stages.
• Stakeholder Management & Representation: Represent the company before regulatory commissions, government authorities, and industry bodies during public hearings and sector events.
• Regulatory Drafts & Submissions: Draft comprehensive comments, petitions, replies, and rejoinders on proposed draft regulations to protect business interests as in when required in alignment to the Company's goal.
• Statutory Compliance & Liaisoning: Facilitate high-level liaison with government departments and nodal agencies to secure required project clearances, grid interconnections, and statutory permits. Aware of renewable energy, Lan use and Environmental Law, Sustainable Development and conservation, Environmental Policy Advisor and Government relations Responsible for regulatory compliance Monitoring regulatory and policy developments, submission on regulations and policy issued by CERC/SERC and government relevant to IEX, filing of petitions/applications/ compliances before relevant regulatory and appellate authorities

Required Skills and Competencies B.E/B.Tech. from reputed/recognized university

• Policy Analysis: Understanding energy laws, tariffs, and state or federal mandates like Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
• Permitting and Siting: Navigating land use, environmental impact assessments (EIAs), and local or national authorization processes.
• Grid Interconnection: Familiarity with transmission protocols, open-access regulations, and utility interconnection standards.
• Contract Negotiation: Drafting and reviewing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and energy banking or land lease agreements
• Awareness on Quality, Environment and OSHAS Management System Requirement

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.