Principal Consultant, Energy Transition

S&P Global, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a consultant to work on low-carbon energy projects. The role requires advanced modeling skills, data analysis, and collaboration with clients in the energy sector. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering and experience with emissions management. Strong communication skills in English, with Arabic as a plus. The position entails analyzing data, presenting findings, and working with a diverse team. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing advanced modeling techniques in Python.
• Demonstrated experience in emissions management and environmental consulting.
• Experience in the Middle East energy landscape is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects focused on low-carbon energy resources.
• Analyze data and produce insights using data analytics tools.
• Present findings to the team and build analytical models as needed.

Skills

Advanced modeling techniques using Python

Data analysis and insights extraction

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills in English

Education

BSc in engineering (chemical, environmental, or process)

Post-graduate degree (a plus)

Tools

Excel

Python

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level: 10. No sponsorship will be offered to candidates in Saudi Arabia.

The EMEA Energy Transition Consulting Team is a trusted advisor to leading companies in the traditional and new energy sectors, investors, and governments. Our work includes energy transition strategy development, transaction due diligence, emissions reduction roadmaps, supply chain assessments, and ESG/Energy policy advisory.

As part of this dynamic team, you will work alongside consultants and subject matter experts from diverse backgrounds. The fast‑paced, varied nature of our projects provides the opportunity to develop a wide skill set while engaging with senior industry leaders and policymakers across the Middle East and beyond.

Responsibilities and Impact

This role will contribute to the execution of our team’s projects for private and public sector clients with a focus on their transition to low‑carbon energy resources, including techno‑economic analysis of emissions management options and decarbonization opportunities, as well as developing new low‑carbon energy resources.

• Work on a project team with other consultants under the direction of the project manager
• Identify internal and external information sources, gather, and synthesize data
• Efficiently analyze large quantities of data to produce insights using data analytics tools or programming languages
• Present findings concisely back to the team
• Build and run analytical models as required for consulting projects (e.g., Excel, Python, Power BI)
• Participate in client or industry interviews and extract key takeaways
• Participate in client meetings and contribute by presenting aspects of the analysis

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing advanced modeling techniques using Python or other programming languages to analyze energy systems, optimize decarbonization strategies, and support the transition to sustainable energy solutions
• Demonstrated experience in industry, consulting, or finance environments related to emissions estimates and management, environmental management and/or plant operations
• Experience in the Middle East and GCC energy landscape is highly favorable
• Experience in management consulting will be a significant plus
• Minimum qualifications: BSc in engineering, preferably in chemical, environmental, or process engineering. A post‑graduate degree is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous
• Must have an analytical frame of mind and prepared to use data to back up opinions
• Some travel required average around 20% of time (could occasionally be more)
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment providing ideas and open feedback

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.