Manager-Electrical Approvals & Regulatory Compliance (Solar Projects)

About the Role:

Role & responsibilities

1. Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Statutory Approvals:

• Obtain all necessary electrical and statutory approvals including:
  

• CEIG (Chief Electrical Inspector to the Government)

  approvals for energization and commissioning.

• DISCOM connectivity and synchronization permissions

  (including synchronization agreements, meter testing, and sealing).

• SLDC coordination

  for scheduling approvals, SCADA registration, and real-time data visibility.

• MPPCL / MPPTCL

  interface agreements and project-specific documentation (for state PPA cases).
• Liaise with

  local electricity boards and circle offices

  for permissions and site inspections.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Prepare and submit technical drawings, safety compliance documents, and inspection reports.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all approval stages and correspondence with authorities.
• Ensure compliance with MNRE, CEA, and state-level solar policy requirements.

Technical Coordination:

• Coordinate with internal teams (Engineering, Project Execution, Quality) to ensure readiness for CEIG and DISCOM inspections.
• Ensure timely installation and commissioning of metering systems, SCADA, and remote terminal units (RTUs) as per grid code.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the single point of contact with state electricity departments, DISCOM engineers, and third-party consultants involved in the approval process.
• Escalate and resolve bottlenecks that delay permissions or commissioning timelines.

2. Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in solar power projects, especially in

  ground-mount utility-scale projects

  with

  state DISCOM PPA involvement

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  electrical safety regulations, CEIG norms, DISCOM procedures

  , and SCADA/data communication protocols.
• Excellent coordination and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with MP-specific regulatory environment will be an advantage.

3. Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working on projects in Madhya Pradesh, especially Khargone region.
• Prior relationships with local CEIG officers, DISCOM engineers, and MPPTCL officials.
• Ability to travel across multiple sites and government offices as needed.