Manager - Regulatory Affairs

ACCIONA Energía; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Karnataka seeks a Regulatory Affairs lead to oversee regulatory compliance, permits, and liaisoning for existing and upcoming renewable energy projects in India. The role focuses on policy monitoring, regulatory intelligence, and stakeholder engagement across central and state authorities.

The ideal candidate holds a B.E./B.Tech. from a reputed university with strong understanding of energy laws, tariffs, and grid interconnection processes.

Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech. from reputed/recognized university.
• Policy Analysis: understanding energy laws, tariffs, and mandates.
• Grid Interconnection: familiarity with transmission protocols and interconnection standards.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 hearings and sector events.
• Regulatory Drafts & Submissions: Draft comments, petitions, replies, and rejoinders on proposed draft regulations to protect business interests as required.
• Statutory Compliance & Liaisoning: Facilitate high-level liaison with government departments and nodal agencies to secure required permits and grid interconnections.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance

Skills

Policy Analysis

Grid Interconnection

Regulatory Intelligence

Education

B.E/B.Tech. from reputed/recognized 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.

Person to be responsible for Regulatory affairs & permits for existing and upcoming Renewable Energy Projects in India.

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.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance

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
• Grid Interconnection: Familiarity with transmission protocols, open-access regulations, and utility interconnection standards.

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.