Renewable Electricity Specialist

Sanderson; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking a Renewable Electricity Specialist to join its Research, Innovation and Electricity function in Ireland. The role focuses on economics, energy policy, and market analysis to influence national renewable electricity strategy.

You will analyse renewable energy technologies, support policy development, and manage multiple cross-stakeholder projects, delivering high-quality outputs for government and industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or PhD in energy economics, renewable electricity, public policy or related field.
• Experience applying econometric and statistical analyses to energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of national climate and renewable electricity objectives through evidence-based analysis and policy support.
• Provide economic and socio-economic analysis relating to renewable energy technologies, low carbon power generation and energy storage.
• Support policy development and implementation of renewable energy legislation at national and European level.
• Commission and manage external research projects through public procurement processes.
• Develop reports, recommendations and technical papers for senior stakeholders, government departments and industry bodies.
• Analyse the impact of renewable electricity programmes and community measures.
• Engage with national and international researchers to identify best practice and trends.
• Contribute to national reporting requirements and strategic energy studies.
• Maintain renewable electricity datasets and support evidence-based decision making.
• Manage multiple projects with high-quality outputs to deadlines.

Skills

Econometric analysis

DID analysis

Survey data analysis

Project management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Non-technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related

Master's degree or PhD in energy economics or related field

Tools

R

Energy modelling software

Job description

Location: Dublin or Cork (hybrid) on an 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: €76,202 is fixed.

This organisation is at the forefront of Ireland's energy transition is seeking a Renewable Electricity Specialist to join its Research, Innovation and Electricity function. This is an opportunity to influence national renewable electricity policy, support climate action objectives, and contribute to the decarbonisation of Ireland's energy system. The role will suit an economics, energy or policy professional with strong analytical capability and experience in renewable electricity markets, economic modelling and socio economic impact assessment. Working within a highly technical and collaborative team, you will engage with government departments, researchers, industry stakeholders and international experts to help shape the future direction of Ireland's renewable electricity sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of national climate and renewable electricity objectives through evidence based analysis and policy support.
• Provide economic and socio economic analysis relating to renewable energy technologies, low carbon power generation and energy storage.
• Support policy development and implementation of renewable energy legislation at national and European level.
• Commission and manage external research projects through public procurement processes.
• Develop reports, recommendations and technical papers for senior stakeholders, government departments and industry bodies.
• Analyse the impact of renewable electricity programmes and community measures.
• Engage with national and international researchers to identify best practice and emerging trends.
• Contribute to national reporting requirements and strategic energy studies.
• Maintain renewable electricity datasets and support the development of evidence based decision making.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high quality outputs to agreed deadlines.

Key Requirements

• Degree level qualification in Economics or a related discipline relevant to renewable electricity, energy systems, market analysis or policy.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience within renewable electricity, energy economics, electricity markets or related sectors.
• Strong experience applying economic and socio economic analytical frameworks such as:
• Econometric analysis
• Difference in difference analysis
• Statistical analysis of survey data
• Experience analysing renewable energy technologies, electricity systems, energy storage and market integration.
• Proven project management experience across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non technical audiences.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering impactful research, programmes or analytical projects.
• Master's degree or PhD in energy economics, renewable electricity, public policy or a related field.
• Experience using analytical tools such as R and energy system modelling software.
• Experience leading projects or multidisciplinary teams.
• Public sector experience.
• Knowledge of customer engagement and stakeholder management best practice.

Why it is a great role?

• Opportunity to influence Ireland's renewable electricity strategy and climate objectives.
• Exposure to high profile policy, research and market development projects.
• Work alongside leading experts in energy, economics and sustainability.
• Broad stakeholder engagement across government, industry and academia.
• Meaningful role contributing to the transition to a low carbon energy system.