Assistant General Manager - Electrical - Green Hydrogen & Derivative Project

About Company

ReNew is a leading decarbonization solutions provider and the first Indian clean energy company to list on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW). With 16.3 GW of commissioned and pipeline utility-scale projects, we are a global company with strong Indian roots. Founded in 2011, ReNew is at the forefront of fighting climate change by offering decarbonization solutions through utility-scale wind and solar offerings, green hydrogen, carbon markets, and energy storage. ReNew has been a pioneer in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate the transition to green energy and address the unique requirements of the B2B segment in India, where we are the market leader. Our mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew is the world’s first clean energy company to be recognized as a Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. In 2023, we were recognized among ‘Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch’ by the MIT Technology Review. We are a recipient of the Sustainable Market Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal. The COP28 UAE Presidency presented ReNew the ‘Energy Transition Changemaker’ award for developing and deploying the country’s first round-the-clock power project. ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects currently contribute to 1.9% of India’s power capacity and are spread across 150+ sites and 18 Indian states. We have helped prevent 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% of India’s total power sector emissions, in addition to generating around 130,000 jobs over the past decade

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking professional to lead the Electrical function for our Green Hydrogen and derivative projects (Ammonia, Methanol, etc.). The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of electrical engineering activities across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction coordination, and commissioning phases. This role demands technical depth, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination to deliver utility-scale green hydrogen facilities in line with safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
• Lead the electrical engineering scope across all phases of Green Hydrogen projects (Electrolyzer, Ammonia, Methanol).
• Review and approve design documents such as SLDs, load lists, power distribution schemes, and system architecture.
• Ensure accurate equipment sizing and selection for transformers, switchgears, cables, UPS, battery systems, and associated auxiliaries based on project-specific load flow, fault level, and short circuit studies.
• Validate cable sizing, voltage drop, transformer capacity, short-circuit withstand, and protection coordination calculations.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IS, IEEE, and other applicable international and national standards.
• Project Execution:
• Coordinate with FEED and EPC contractors, OEMs, and vendors to ensure quality deliverables and timely closures.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination with Process, Civil, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Utility teams.
• Support procurement activities including technical evaluations, vendor discussions, and FATs.
• Drive electrical engineering support during construction, site integration, and commissioning.

• Team and Stakeholder Management:
• Lead a team of electrical engineers and external consultants.
• Interact with clients, statutory bodies, and internal stakeholders for design approvals and technical alignment.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and ensure adherence to project governance and safety standards.

Desired Skills

• Deep knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, transformers, GIS, AIS, VFDs, UPS, switchgear, and substation systems.
• Strong proficiency in equipment sizing and electrical system calculations including load flow, short circuit, transformer sizing, and protection coordination.
• Familiarity with power system simulation tools (e.g., ETAP, DigSILENT, SKM).
• Strong understanding of engineering codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, IS).
• Hands-on experience in managing consultants, EPC vendors, and design reviews.

Key Attributes:

• Strategic mindset with a hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving clean energy landscape.