Associate, Power Distribution Sector

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Associate

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Job Description & Summary:

WBSEDCL is seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Expert with deep expertise in the Indian Power Distribution Sector. The expert will provide strategic regulatory and policy advisory support related to tariff matters, true-up filings, regulatory submissions, and analysis of draft regulations, rules, policies, and electricity sector reforms issued by Government authorities and Regulatory Commissions. 

The role requires strong knowledge of the regulatory framework governing electricity distribution utilities in India, including tariff determination processes, regulatory compliance, stakeholder consultation mechanisms, and sectoral policy developments. 

Responsibilities: 

Regulatory & Tariff Advisory 

• Advise WBSEDCL on regulatory strategy and sectoral policy matters related to the Power Distribution Sector.  

• Support preparation, review, and submission of:  

• Tariff Petitions / Tariff Applications  

• True-up Petitions  

• Annual Performance Review (APR) filings  

• ARR (Aggregate Revenue Requirement) submissions  

• Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) filings  

• Analyze tariff orders and regulatory directives issued by State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), and Appellate authorities.

 

Policy & Regulatory Analysis 

• Review and provide comments/views on:  

• Draft Regulations  

• Electricity Acts and Amendments  

• Rules, Policies, Guidelines, and Notifications  

• Consultation Papers issued by Government bodies and Regulatory Commissions  

• Assess implications of regulatory and policy changes on utility operations, financial sustainability, and compliance obligations.

 

Stakeholder Coordination 

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, consultants, utilities, and internal stakeholders for regulatory submissions and hearings.  

• Assist in preparation of presentations, responses to data gaps, rejoinders, and supporting documents for regulatory proceedings.

 

Strategic Advisory 

• Provide strategic inputs on:  

• Distribution sector reforms  

• Cost optimization and revenue enhancement  

• Regulatory risk assessment  

• Power purchase cost recovery  

• Consumer category rationalization  

• Subsidy and cross-subsidy framework  

• Support management in regulatory advocacy and policy representation.

 

Documentation & Reporting 

• Prepare high-quality analytical reports, regulatory notes, briefing papers, and policy recommendations.  

• Maintain regulatory databases, orders, and compliance trackers.

 

 

Eligibility Criteria 

Educational Qualification 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Power Systems / Electrical Engineering / Energy Studies / Economics / Finance / Law / Public Policy.  

• Master’s Degree / MBA / PGDM / LLM / specialization in Power & Energy Sector will be preferred.

 

Experience 

• Minimum 6 years of consulting experience in the Power Distribution Sector.  

• Proven experience advising utilities, government agencies, regulators, or consulting firms on:  

• Tariff applications  

• True-up petitions  

• Regulatory filings  

• Power sector policy and regulatory matters  

• Experience working with State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), Distribution Utilities (DISCOMs), or Energy Sector consulting assignments is highly desirable.

 

 

Required Skills & Competencies 

• Strong understanding of:  

• Electricity Act, 2003  

• Tariff Regulations  

• MYT Framework  

• Power Distribution business and regulatory ecosystem  

• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.  

• Ability to interpret complex regulatory and policy documents.  

• Proficiency in MS Office tools, financial/regulatory modeling, and report preparation.  

• Strong stakeholder management and presentation capabilities.

 

 

Preferred Experience 

• Experience in handling regulatory matters for State DISCOMs.  

• Exposure to proceedings before SERC/CERC/APTEL.  

• Familiarity with Indian power sector reforms and utility financial restructuring initiatives.  

• Prior experience in preparing comments on draft regulations and consultation papers.

 

 

Mandatory skill sets: 

 

Regulatory

Preferred skill sets: 

 

Smart Utilities - Utility transformation / performance improvement

Years of experience required: 

 

2-4

Education qualification: 

 

Btech

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Regulatory (Inactive)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing and Trading, Carbon Taxes and Incentives, Climate Change Adaptation Program Design, Climate Change Impacts and Risks, Climate Change Scenarios, Climate Finance, Climate Policy, Climate Reporting, Communication, Emission Trading, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy and Regulation, Energy Transition, Energy Transition Financing and Investment, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Carbon Pricing {+ 5 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

June 8, 2026