Solar Project Developer Advisory Consultant

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in India seeks an experienced Senior Consultant/Manager for RE Solar Project Developer Advisory. You will lead techno-commercial feasibility, detailed engineering consultancy, and technical due diligence for rooftop, ground-mounted, and group captive/utility-scale solar PV projects, guiding opportunities from concept to implementation.

You will evaluate asset health, perform yield modelling, develop SLDs, and ensure compliance with national grid codes and safety standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Renewable Energy, or Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years in solar PV engineering consultancy or EPC project development advisory.
• Strong knowledge of PV systems, HT/LT design, and protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead techno-commercial feasibility studies for solar PV projects (rooftop, ground-mounted, group captive/utility-scale).
• Perform energy yield modelling and prepare NPV, ROI, and payback analyses.
• Develop and review SLDs, conduct short-circuit, cable sizing, and protection studies.
• Assess structure loads, MMS specs, and civil BOQs; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform due diligence on operational plants and recommend yield-enhancement strategies.
• Draft EPC tender packages and review IFC drawings.
• Navigate RoW, land conversion, CEIG and connectivity approvals.
• Prepare ROI/IRR calculations and review project economics.

Skills

Tech due diligence

Feasibility analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Renewable Energy, or Civil Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Shadow analysis software

Job description

Senior Consultant / Manager – RE Solar Project Developer Advisory

Location:

India

Department:

CleanTech & Renewable Energy Advisory / Sustainability Business

Employment Type:

Full-time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Solar Project Developer Advisory Consultant to lead techno-commercial feasibility, detailed engineering consultancy, and technical due diligence for solar PV projects (Rooftop, Ground-Mounted, and Group Captive/Utility-Scale). You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, evaluating greenfield opportunities and conducting asset health assessments for operational plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys (rooftop, ground, structural) and shadow analysis. Perform energy yield modelling (PVsyst/Helioscope) and prepare detailed techno-commercial feasibility reports (NPV, ROI, payback).
• Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from array to point of coupling (LT/HT). Conduct short-circuit, cable sizing, earthing, and protection studies in compliance with regulatory norms.
• Evaluate roof/ground load-bearing capacities, dynamic wind loads, and structural integrity. Define specifications for module mounting structures (MMS), corrosion protection, and civil BOQs.
• Perform technical due diligence on operational plants to assess degradation, identify execution defects, and recommend yield-enhancement and retrofit strategies.
• Draft EPC tender packages, technically evaluate vendor bids, manage pre-award negotiations, and review Issued-For-Construction (IFC) drawings.
• Should have understanding of the land conversion requirement, title verification, and Right-of-Way (RoW) risks. Navigate statutory clearances (e.g. CEIG, connectivity approvals, and local RE policies).
• Should Prepare ROI / payback / NPV / IRR calculations based on project cost, energy saving, tariff assumptions, banking / settlement charges if applicable, O&M cost, degradation and statutory charges
• Prepare / review IFC drawings, layout drawings, SLDs, cable route drawings, cable schedules, earthing layouts, lightning protection layouts, civil / structural drawings, equipment layouts and installation details.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Renewable Energy, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 5–10 years in solar PV engineering consultancy, EPC project development advisory, or detailed engineering (DEC).
• Core Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD, and shadow analysis software.
• Deep knowledge of HT/LT electrical design, protection schemes, transformer sizing, and SCADA systems.
• Strong grasp of structural load calculations, wind dynamics, and civil foundation/anchoring techniques.
• Proven track record in operational plant due diligence and performance benchmarking.
• Standards & Regulations: Strong familiarity with national grid codes, CEA safety regulations, DISCOM norms, and IS/IEC standards.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Foundational knowledge of land acquisition, title verification, and RoW clearances.
• Exposure to corporate PPAs, Group Captive rules, and Virtual PPAs (vPPAs).
• PMP or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential.