Renewable Energy Expert

Tata Steel Foundation; Jharkhand; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Part time

Job summary

Tata Steel Foundation invites professionals to join a contractual role to support solar energy projects aimed at rural livelihoods across Jharkhand and Odisha. The role focuses on design, implementation and monitoring, with emphasis on technical assessments, system design and cost-effective solutions.

The candidate will coordinate with field teams, vendors, and partners, perform on-ground monitoring and data management, and help scale solar interventions while ensuring compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Social Work or Rural Development or related field.
• 3-8 years of relevant work experience as described in the posting.
• Experience with solar energy projects and rural development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation and monitoring of solar energy projects in rural areas.
• Conduct technical assessments, prepare system designs and estimates for solar projects.
• Assist in installation, operation and maintenance with field teams, vendors and partners.
• Provide on-ground monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure quality execution.
• Manage project data including site details, performance metrics and beneficiary information.
• Use GIS tools for site identification, mapping, monitoring and analysis of solar interventions.
• Track progress against indicators and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Assist in preparing operational plans for need mapping, feasibility studies and pilots.
• Assist in preparing and managing project budgets and financial estimates.
• Support documentation, audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

Community Engagement

Data-driven Planning

Stakeholder Management

Resource Mobilization

Livelihood Diversification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy/Electrical/Civil Engineering/Social Work/Rural Development

Job description

WHO ARE WE: Instituted on August 16, 2016 Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel Limited mandated with the responsibility of executing CSR for Tata Steel. A Section 8 company, TSF is rapidly growing multilocational organization spread across Odisha, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Bengal, Punjab and Delhi-NCR with over 1600+ people and presence in over 16 units. With a vision to create an enlightened and equitable society, we are committed towards playing a larger role in India’s sustainable development by embedding wider economic, social and environmental objectives through its programmes.

Employment Type: Contractual

Location: Jharkhand/Odisha

Purpose of the Role: To support the design, implementation, and monitoring of solar energy projects that enhance rural livelihoods and ensure sustainable access to clean energy.

Key Deliverables:

1. To support the implementation of solar-based interventions (solar microgrids, solar home lights, solar irrigation, solar-powered livelihood solutions, etc.) in rural communities across Jharkhand and Odisha.
2. Conduct technical assessments, prepare system design, and make technical estimates for solar projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
3. Support the installation, operation, and maintenance of systems in coordination with field teams, vendors, and partners.
4. Provide on-ground monitoring and troubleshooting support to ensure high-quality execution of projects.
5. Manage project data, including site-level technical details, performance metrics, and beneficiary information.
6. Use GIS tools for site identification, mapping, monitoring, and analysis of solar interventions.
7. Track progress against key indicators and prepare timely reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) capturing impact, risks, learnings, and recommendations.
8. Support in preparing operational plans for community need mapping, feasibility studies, research pilots, and scaling of solar energy interventions.
9. Assist in preparing and managing project budgets, financial estimates for solar interventions.
10. Support documentation, audits, and compliance requirements.

Work experience in years: 3-8years of relevant experience

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Renewable Energy/Electrical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Social Work/Rural Development or related fields.

Skill Set requirement:

Technical Skill Sets

1. Community Engagement and Institutional Building
2. Data-driven Planning and Monitoring
3. Stakeholder and Partnership Management
4. Resource Mobilization and Scheme Linkages
5. Livelihood Diversification and Allied Activities

Behavioural Skill Sets

1. Aligned to TATA Values(Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Pioneering, Unity & Respect)
2. Strong Interpersonal Skills and Collaborative Approach
3. Self-Motivated, Result-oriented, Sensitive to cultures & diversity
4. Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
5. Accountability and Ownership