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Wanted: dynamic and creative individuals ready to connect with a like-minded team. You’ll enjoy all the autonomy you need to help our clients make their digital infrastructure faster and more effective. Free reign for free spirits doesn’t mean you’ve got to go it alone. Over 1400 teammates from around the globe are eager to help you out when things get down to wire. Their expertise will put you on the winning path and keep you there. So, get ready to kickstart your career with a team that’s connected – connected by freedom.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Qualifications

Education

Travel  - 30% - 40% required or as per project requirement.


Computer Literacy
Demonstrates working knowledge with MS-Office suite of software applications and tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, MS-Outlook.


Duties & Responsibilities

At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

A) About Mercados Energy Markets India Pvt. Ltd

Mercados Energy Markets India Pvt. Ltd. (Mercados) is a specialist consultancy firm, exclusively focused on business solutions in the energy and environment domain. Since the beginning of its operations in India in 2008, Mercados has been supporting clients across the energy sector value chain. We strive to promote efficient and sustainable energy markets; design effective regulations and assist energy businesses to succeed. Our approach integrates innovative, state-of-the-art techniques with practical, tailor-made solutions to solve current energy sector challenges. We have permanent offices in New Delhi (head office), Gurugram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Lucknow and various Project offices across India.

Mercados has a dedicated team of over 185+ (and counting) professionals and has successfully completed 800+ assignments for its esteemed clients. Mercados operates under two broad verticals, namely ‘Management Consulting’ and ‘Enterprise SaaS’. While the Management Consulting Vertical provides leading edge Advisory solutions to generation companies with over 42 GWs of conventional and renewable energy-based capacities, distribution companies with over 54 million consumers and large industrial consumers: the Enterprise SaaS Vertical aims at offering tailor-made digital solutions, power portfolio management, generation planning and algorithmic trading solutions – “jouleOS” - to Utilities in India.

Our Consulting portfolio envelopes diverse segments like ‘Strategy and Business Growth’, ‘Policy, Economic Analysis and Regulations’, ‘Planning, Energy Markets & Simulation Models’, ‘Transaction Advisory Services’, ‘Integrated Energy Supply Services’ and ‘Performance Improvement (Utility Management Services)’.

B) About the Role

We are seeking a skilled professional to manage power procurement processes, regulatory & commercial aspects of thermal generation, including bid evaluations, fuel supply agreement (FSAs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) etc. The ideal candidate will provide regulatory and commercial advisory, conduct market research, and foster strong client relationships, ensuring compliance and strategic insights in a dynamic energy sector.

C) Detailed expectations from the role

Bid Management and Evaluation

• Expertise in preparing competitive bidding documents for power procurement.
• Evaluating bids received during the competitive bidding process.
• Bid advisory support to clients and managing the bid process.

Regulatory Compliance and Advisory

• Provide expert advisory on regulatory frameworks, energy accounting, DSM billing etc.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies issued by government bodies and regulatory commissions.
• Conduct assessments and impact analyses of notifications and guidelines from regulatory authorities, including CERC, SERCs, and MOP.
• Experience in submitting comments on Capital Cost Petitions and preparing detailed reports.
• Proficient in commenting on petitions related to tariff determination and true-up processes.
• Handling regulatory due diligence and addressing policy and tariff issues.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the primary advisor on regulatory and commercial issues for power sector clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their objectives are met in line with regulatory standards and commercial best practices.
• Facilitate client decision-making by providing timely and accurate advice on power purchase and sale-related issues.

Market Research and Insights

• Conducting detailed market research, including demand-supply and competitive analysis.
• Developing insights into power market dynamics, trading mechanisms, and pricing strategies.

Power Procurement and Agreements

• Competence in developing Power Procurement Plans for ARR and MYT petitions.
• Skill in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for conventional and renewable projects.
• Experience in preparing and managing the Merit Order Dispatch (MoD) stack.

Advisory Services and Financial Modelling

• Providing advisory services to a range of power sector clients, including regulatory commissions and utilities.
• Developing and reviewing financial and tariff models, offering strategic recommendations based on analyses.

D) Required skill set

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) : Strong experience in managing and obtaining approvals for PPAs, including Supplementary PPAs and Fuel Supply Agreements (FSAs).
• Competitive Bidding : Proficiency in preparing bidding documents and evaluating bids for power procurement.
• Regulatory Knowledge : Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and assess guidelines from authorities like CERC, SERC, and MOP.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical abilities for tariff determination, true-up processes, and Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) compliance.
• Client Management : Excellent relationship-building skills, acting as the primary advisor on regulatory and commercial issues.
• Market Research : Competence in conducting market research and understanding power market dynamics.
• Financial Modelling : Ability to develop and review financial and tariff models with strategic recommendations.
• Project Management : Experience in managing Merit Order Dispatch (MoD) and overseeing the power procurement process.
• Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective representation in discussions and hearings.

E) Education and Experience

• Relevant work experience of over 7 years preferably in Management Consulting.
• BE/B. Tech and MBA (preferably power or finance)

F) Work Location

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat

H) Remuneration Structure

• We offer a motivation based and competitive reward package.

A) Mercados Energy Markets India Pvt. Ltd. (Mercados) – a specialist consultancy firm, exclusively focused on business solutions in the energy and environment domain, seeks young, dynamic individuals for its Management Consulting Practice.

Since commencement of operations in 2008, Mercados has been appreciated for its unparalleled knowledge and Client centric approach, creating a positive impact in the Energy Sector. With more than 735 engagements and 175+ practitioners specializing in the Energy domain, Mercados has been a leading force in providing innovative solutions and strategic insights to organizations navigating the evolving energy landscape.

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B) What's on Offer?

• Growth Opportunities: Leverage your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Total Rewards: Get rewarded with competitive package aligned with the industry standards
• Innovation: Work on cutting-edge energy solutions and collaborate with leading industry experts and stakeholders.

C) Apply, if you have

• Proven Experience in Technical due diligence, feasibility studies in Solar/wind.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Technical skills: wrt PVsyst, AutoCAD, Advanced Excel, Google Sketchup, Energy Yield Assessment

D) Years of Experience in Renewable Sector:

• For Manager, >=7 years of Consulting (Preferred) or Relevant Industry Experience
• For Sr. Analyst, 2-5 years of Consulting (Preferred) or Relevant Industry Experience
• For Analyst, 1-2 years of Consulting (Preferred) or Relevant Industry Experience

E) Education Requirements

• BE / BTech (Electrical/Electronics)
• MBA Power / MTech

F) Job Location

• Base Location – New Delhi/ Ahmedabad
• Travel – 20% to 30% based on project requirement

G) Job Requirements

As our Brand Ambassador, you are expected to contribute in engagements across the Renewable energy value-chain, including Strategy and Business Growth, Project Management, Owners’/Lenders Independent Engineer, Open access, New and Emerging Technologies. They key aspects may include:

• Develop Feasibility Studies and Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for solar power projects.
• Project Management Consultancy (PMC) for Owners/LIE services for solar/wind/other RE projects under construction, ensuring timely completion, quality control, and budget adherence.
• Perform comprehensive calculations of open access landed tariffs for energy procurement.
• Review and analyze electrical and civil drawings for renewable energy projects to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and adherence to design standards.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory guidelines and policies affecting open access tariffs.

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