Senior Consultant – Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems

Veolia; Madrid; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work Madrid

Performance bonus

Employee ownership plan

23 days holiday

Medical and dental insurance

Canteen & Veolia benefits

Multinational team

High-impact international projects

Résumé du poste

Veolia's Engineering & Consulting arm in Madrid seeks a Senior Consultant to join the Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems team. You will develop techno-economic analyses, support BESS deployment, and advise on renewable integration across Europe.

You bring MSc/MEng in electrical engineering and 5–10 years in energy sector consulting, plus expertise in DIgSILENT, PSS/E, SDDP or Plexos, and strong English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in energy sector consulting with European experience.
• Strong modelling in BESS and renewable integration.
• Familiar with European energy markets and frameworks.
• Experience with techno-economic modelling and dispatch optimisation.
• Proficient in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, SDDP or Plexos.

Responsabilités

• Conduct techno-economic analyses for BESS and renewables.
• Support BESS implementation from tech specs to commissioning.
• Carry out power system planning and expansion studies.
• Prepare technical and economic content for proposals.
• Evaluate grid integration challenges and regulatory aspects.
• Engage in market assessments and capacity-building for clients.
• Travel as needed to serve European and international markets.

Connaissances

BESS technologies

Techno-economic modelling

Power systems analysis

Grid integration

Formation

MSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Energy Engineering

Outils

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

SDDP

Plexos

Python

R

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.

Qualifications

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.
• Desirable: Experience in project development or transaction advisory.
• Desirable: 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.

Additional Information

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.