Senior Regulatory Expert in Power Distribution Sector

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.