Power Strategy Consultant / Senior Consultant

Ricardo Deutschland GmbH; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a forward-thinking consultancy dedicated to shaping a sustainable future as a Power Strategy Consultant. In this impactful role, you'll guide clients in navigating the complexities of power regulation and renewable energy, driving the transition to a greener world. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative solutions that support sustainability goals. This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work from home or in the office, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while making a positive impact in the energy sector. Your expertise will be valued as you contribute to meaningful projects that benefit communities globally.

Servicios

Flexible working arrangements

Support for physical and mental health

Inclusive workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Formación

• University and master's degree in energy economics or engineering required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of power markets and energy regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide guidance to clients on power regulation and renewable energy.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for clean power infrastructure.

Conocimientos

Power markets knowledge

Energy policy framework

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Project management

Energy system modelling

Communication skills

Educación

Master's degree in energy economics

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

PLEXOS

Descripción del empleo

Power Strategy Consultant / Senior Consultant

Role : Power Utility Regulatory & Planning Expert (Consultant / Senior Consultant Level)

Location : UK (London, Glasgow) Spain (Madrid, Remote)

Role ID : 2025-2682

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.

Are you ready to take your expertise in renewable energy to the next level and join a team dedicated to shaping a greener future?

We are looking for an experienced Power Strategy specialist to join our Energy team. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a profound impact, driving the transition towards a cleaner and greener world.

Your role will be to provide guidance and strategic advice to existing and new clients in navigating the complex world of power regulation, markets, renewable energy and grid interconnection. You will be a trusted advisor, supporting regulators, developers, investors, and power users in making informed decisions that align with their sustainability goals.

As a Power Strategy Consultant / Senior Consultant you will be involved in projects such as :

• Produce cost-benefit analysis for clean power infrastructure on behalf of asset owners / investors.
• Support regulators in designing and / or reforming power market platforms.
• Help develop corporate strategies and integrated resource plans for power utilities.
• Assess and advise on diversification of investment portfolio for renewable IPPs and articulate procurement strategy.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you have the following key competencies and significant and demonstrable experience :

Must have :

• University and master’s degree in energy economics / economic regulation, electrical or mechanical engineering, or similar.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of power markets, energy policy framework and technical regulations.
• Understanding of the complete energy ecosystem from generation, transmission, distribution and associated infrastructure with the ability to help conceptualise overall solutions for prospective clients.
• Familiarity with power regulation frameworks and power market design topics.
• Understanding and experience with energy system modelling and use of least-cost planning and least-cost dispatch tools (such as PLEXOS).
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, with an aptitude for complex quantitative analysis, statistics and use of large data sets.
• Native or professional-level competence in English.

Desirable but not essential :

• Experience and expertise with financial and / or economic analysis of renewable power and / or hydrogen projects.
• Successful track record in project management and leading teams.
• Experience with public and private sector customers.
• Experience of renewable power resource assessment, identification of optimum mix (solar, wind, BESS, Hydro etc.), with the ability to define overall system configuration best suited for deployment considering comprehensive techno-economic evaluation.

Working here :

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Work life balance :

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, creed, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital or parental status, height, weight, national origin, citizenship status, age, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or conviction record, genetic information, military or veteran status or disability, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or municipal law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Next steps :

Once you have submitted your application, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.