The candidate must be well versed in the technical and policy aspects of the power sector. She/he should meet the requirements related to project proposals, deliverables, and schedules, and should be able to coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams to meet the project objectives.
Responsibilities
- Investigate the current developments and technologies regarding renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) across states, and national and international stages.
- Conduct studies relevant to RE policies/regulations and develop a clear understanding to generate valuable inputs.
- Develop concept notes, project ideas, and proposals around relevant topics, considering their relevance and social impacts.
- Perform research activities and modelling tasks and develop a strong knowledge base of existing technologies, transformations, business models, and the RE sector’s behaviour and performance.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders in the sector, including utility companies, regulators, funding agencies, government bodies, and other research institutions.
- Document and publish the research findings through detailed reports, journal articles, conference papers, op-eds, and newsletters.
- Prepare medium- to long-term outlooks for RE and EE sectors for various states.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering, Business Studies, or a related field.
• BEE-certified energy auditors/managers would be given preference.
Experience
- 3–4 years of relevant professional experience in policy and economic analysis related to RE and EE sectors.
- Experience in writing high-quality research reports, including white papers, journal articles, and policy briefs.
- Experience in working with regulatory commissions, DISCOMs, transmission utilities, renewable nodal agencies, solar system integrators/developers, ministries, and government bodies.
Skill Set
- Competence in using software and statistical tools such as MS Excel and Tableau (knowledge of Python, R, and SAS will be an advantage) to develop economic business models.
- Expertise in carrying out cost-benefit, life cycle, impacts, forecasting, market penetration, and consequences analyses.
- Basic understanding of concepts of power purchase agreements, electricity market design, deviation settlement mechanism, demand response, and open access.
- Willingness to undertake technical and policy research in the RE and EE sector domains.
- Familiarity with concepts of tariff determination, regulatory reforms, financial modelling, retail tariff design, market assessments, open access, energy auditing, ACS–ARR, etc.
- Proven ability to assess RE and EE sector operations to derive innovative alternatives and approaches for problem-solving.
- Willingness to travel frequently to collect necessary data and discuss study findings.
- Ability to make effective and timely decisions.
- Good listener with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas.
Location
Bengaluru/Noida
How to apply
Please send an email to careers@cstep.in with the subject “Application: Senior Analyst–Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency” and attach a copy of your updated CV, as well as a cover letter.