Specialist, Renewable Consulting

Schneider Electric Corp; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will evaluate greenfield opportunities, assess asset health for operating plants, draft EPC tender packages, review IFC drawings, and navigate land/RoW and regulatory clearances while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Renewable Energy, or Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years in solar PV engineering consultancy, EPC project development advisory, or detailed engineering (DEC).
• Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD, and shadow analysis software.
• Knowledge of HT/LT electrical design, protection schemes, transformer sizing, and SCADA.
• Familiarity with IS/IEC standards and national grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead techno-commercial feasibility studies for solar PV projects.
• Perform energy yield modelling (PVsyst/Helioscope) and prepare reports.
• Develop and review SLDs from array to coupling, with LT/HT design.
• Conduct short-circuit, cable sizing, earthing, and protection studies.
• Assess roof/ground loads and civil/structural requirements.
• Draft EPC tender packages and evaluate vendor bids.
• Assess land conversion, RoW risks, and regulatory clearances.
• Compute ROI, NPV, IRR, payback using cost and tariff assumptions.
• Review IFC drawings and installation layouts.

Skills

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Shadow analysis software

HT/LT electrical design

Protection schemes

Transformer sizing

SCADA systems

Structural load calculations

Wind dynamics

Civil foundation/anchoring

Operational due diligence

Performance benchmarking

Education

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

Tools

PVsyst

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.

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.

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.

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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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