Senior Consultant – Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems

Veolia Environnement SA; Madrid; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working in Madrid

Competitive salary

Employee share-ownership plan

Medical and dental insurance

23 days holiday

Résumé du poste

Veolia is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems team in Madrid. You will lead techno-economic analyses, support BESS deployment, and contribute to power system planning for European and international projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in energy sector consulting, MSc/MEng in a related field, and strong expertise in BESS, renewable integration, and market frameworks. Fluent in English and Spanish; occasional travel expected.

Qualifications

• MSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering completed.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in energy sector consulting, utilities or IFIs, with Europe experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in BESS technologies, renewable integration and power system analysis.

Responsabilités

• Conduct techno-economic analyses for BESS and renewable energy projects.
• Support BESS implementation from procurement through to commissioning and performance validation.
• Carry out power system planning, simulation and expansion studies for renewable integration.
• Prepare technical and economic content for consulting projects and proposals.
• Evaluate grid integration challenges and regulatory analysis for energy storage deployments.
• Contribute to market assessments and client engagement across European/international markets.

Connaissances

BESS modelling

Power system analysis

Renewable integration

Python/R data analysis

English fluency

Spanish fluency

European energy markets

Formation

MSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering

Outils

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

SDDP

Plexos

Description du poste

Company Description

As the Veolia’s Engineering & Consulting activity, we provide public and private clients with access to our global expertise to help them address today's environmental challenges, including water cycle management, waste and circularity, and energy and decarbonisation

Job Description

MRC Consultants and Transaction Advisers, our subsidiary based in Madrid specialises in independent, high-quality advice through the full project cycle, from early feasibility to execution and post-implementation evaluation, with a focus on decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, energy storage and climate-resilient infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems team in Madrid.

You will help develop and deliver innovative energy projects across Europe and internationally. The focus is on battery energy storage systems (BESS), covering techno-economic analysis, power system studies and implementation support, as well as the integration of renewable energy into modern power systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct techno-economic analyses for BESS and renewable energy projects, including feasibility studies and business model development.
• Support BESS implementation, from technical specification and procurement through to commissioning and performance validation.
• Carry out power system planning, simulation and expansion studies for developing-country contexts, with emphasis on renewable integration and grid stability, including experience with tools such as SDDP or similar.
• Prepare technical and economic content for consulting projects and proposals.
• Evaluate grid integration challenges and operational frameworks for BESS within project teams.
• Conduct market assessments and regulatory analysis for energy storage deployment.
• Contribute to capacity-building and training projects for clients.
• Support client engagement and project delivery across European and international markets.

Technical Skills

• MSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering or related fields.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in energy sector consulting, utilities or IFIs, with work experience within Europe
• Demonstrated expertise in BESS technologies, covering both modelling and implementation, as well as renewable energy integration and power system analysis.
• Familiarity with wholesale power markets and their operation; experience with European frameworks (ENTSO-E, market coupling, day-ahead/intraday),
• Experience with techno-economic modelling and dispatch optimisation.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E or similar).
• Familiarity with energy dispatch tools (SDDP, Plexos or similar)
• Experience with data analysis and modelling (Python, R or equivalent).
• Desirable
  • Strong understanding of European energy markets and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience in project development or transaction advisory.
  • Knowledge of grid codes and technical standards for renewable integration

Soft skills

• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; French is a plus.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, worldwide.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days telework per week) at our Madrid headquarters
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance bonus
• Participation in Veolia's employee share-ownership plan
• 23 days holiday allowance
• Medical and dental insurance
• Staff canteen and additional Veolia group benefits
• Dynamic, multinational team environment
• Exposure to high-impact projects with leading international clients.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.