Extended Term Consultant - Energy Modeler

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group is seeking an Extended Term Consultant in Washington, DC, to model power systems and support least-cost planning across regions. The role emphasizes development of generation and transmission plans, renewable integration studies, and financial analyses, while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Masters/PhD in power systems or related fields, with 5+ years of experience and strong programming skills in GAMS/MATLAB/Python/C++.

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD degree with specialization in power systems engineering, and/or operations research and/or energy economics.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Essential technical requirements include one or more of the following: planning optimization software; knowledge of power system technical issues and PSS/E or similar
• Extensive programming skills in GAMS/MATLAB/Python/C++ or similar languages
• Desirable: knowledge of power system dynamics; consulting/utilities experience; proficiency in French and/or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support senior members on power systems planning engagements for six regions.
• Develop least-cost generation plans, transmission expansion plans and load-flow studies.
• Conduct renewable energy integration studies and financial analyses.
• Manage a team of consultants and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to implement least-cost options.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Optimization software

Programming (GAMS/MATLAB/Python/C++)

English and French

Education

Masters/PhD in power systems or related field

Tools

PSS/E

GAMS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Extended Term Consultant - Energy Modeler

Job # req38811

Organization: World Bank Group

Sector: Energy

Grade: EC2

Term Duration: 1 year 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s): French, English

Preferred Language(s): Spanish

Closing Date: 11/3/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

At the World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-drivensolutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/ibrd

The WBG Infrastructure Vertical provides public and private solutions to operational teams and clients across the WBG to produce scalable impact. Its mandate is to deliver knowledge for impact to support the WBG to achieve its goals in support of our mission. The Infrastructure VPU’s objectives in driving outcomes include replicating and scaling effective solutions, enhancing thought leadership and innovation, and delivering timely knowledge to client teams. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure

EnergyPolicy and Regulation Unit (KIEPR)

The Policy and Regulations Unit (KIEPR) in the Energy Departments of the Infrastructure Vertical is responsible for developing enabling policies that draw from top-class knowledge and innovations to shape model policies and improve the business environment in the energy sector. At the global level, KIEPR unit closely works and collaborates with the Solutions and Impact units of the Infrastructure Vertical. In addition, KIEPR staff take the lead on embedding frontier global knowledge and expertise in energy country engagements, including joining teams in lending and analytical operations, providing peer review services and supporting the role of Global Directors in quality enhancement activities for selected strategic operations and analytical tasks.

Duties and Accountabilities

TheE T Consultant will support the senior members of the group on power systems planning engagements for all six regions focusing on (i) development of least-cost generation plans; (ii) transmission expansion plans and load flow studies; (iii) renewable energy integration studies; (iv) financial analysis; (v) manage a team of consultants; task manage specific operations on generation (including RE), transmission, smart grid, power market and regulation; and (vi) collaborate with other internal and external groups to enable the implementation of least cost options.

TheE T Consultant will work as an integral part of the Power Systems Planning group on tasks that may include inter alia:

• Actively work with EPM and other planning tools to conduct modeling analysis;
• Liaise with Task Team Leaders and project teams from the regions (including IFC) to develop a definition of the problem, advise solutions, prepare TORs for the work, undertake studies and review outputs;
• Participate in missions as a planning specialist to discuss system planning and project specific issues;
• Conduct training courses on power system planning for our client countries; and
• Mentor junior team members.

Selection Criteria

In addition to the WBG‑wide core competencies listed below, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, skills and personal attributes:

• Masters/PhD degree with specialization in power systems engineering, and/or operations research and/or energy economics.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Essential technical requirements include one or more of the following: (i) demonstrated ability to develop and use planning optimization software for practical applications; (ii) strong knowledge of power system technical issues and familiarity with PSS/E or a similar load flow software; (iii) extensive programming skills in GAMS/MATLAB/python/C++ or similar languages;
• Desirable requirements: (i) knowledge of power system dynamic studies; (ii) research experience in power system optimization and/or simulation; (iii) working experience in consulting firms/utilities; and (iv) proficiency in French and/or Spanish.
• Results oriented, with an ability to work independently as well as devise and produce results in collaboration with departments across the WBG.
• Excellent report writing and communications skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and team management skills, with demonstrated ability to build strong networks and teams to achieve results.
• Excellent client orientation and results focus; pragmatism and effectiveness.
• Integrity, tact and discretion.
• Exemplary track record of working effectively with other development partners.
• Sound knowledge of business, contractual and corporate financial practices and policies;
• Ability to work independently and to use prudent judgment to acquire help from other team members when necessary.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French.
• High level of work and ethical standards, self-motivated, diligent, and resourceful.

WBG Culture Attributes

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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