Manager - Regulatory Affairs

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

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Policy & Regulatory Analyst to monitor central and state energy policies, tariff orders, and regulatory developments affecting solar, wind, and storage assets.

You will support due diligence, grid connectivity studies, and advisory work across project stages, while representing the company before commissions and government authorities.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech from a reputed university.
• Understanding of energy laws, tariffs, and regulatory mandates.
• Experience with regulatory filings and policy analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Policy advocacy & regulatory intelligence: monitor, interpret, and analyze central/state policies and tariff orders.
• Strategic development support: regulatory due diligence and grid connectivity feasibility studies.
• Stakeholder management & representation: engage with regulatory commissions and government authorities.
• Regulatory drafts & submissions: prepare comments, petitions, replies, and rejoinders.
• Statutory compliance & liaison: coordinate with government departments for permits and clearances.
• Awareness of renewable energy law and environmental policy requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance across project stages.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory intelligence

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

BE/B.Tech

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

Job Description

• 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.