Junior Energy Consultant – Power & Low Carbon Solutions

Sigma Earth; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking a motivated energy markets analyst to support market studies, develop analytical models, and assist in due diligence for renewable energy and storage assets. You will work on bids for tenders and deliver client-ready insights and dashboards.

The role emphasizes strong data skills, proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint, and familiarity with Python/R/SQL or Power BI, with English written and spoken fluency as essential requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Internship experience or up to one year of professional experience in energy, consulting, finance, data analytics, or a similar field.
• Strong problem-solving ability and quantitative skills, with good proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or Power BI would be an added advantage.
• Interest in energy markets, fundamentals of SE European wholesale electricity markets, and knowledge of RO/ HU/GR markets is a plus.
• Domain exposure to renewable energy and storage valuation, routes to market, and flexible resources.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate analysis into concise narratives.

Responsibilities

• Market and strategy support through market studies on Iberian wholesale power markets and related technologies.
• Quantitative analysis and modelling to evaluate market fundamentals and asset performance.
• Transaction support for due diligence in renewable energy and storage assets.
• Tenders and auctions: support bid development and pricing for government processes.
• Prepare clear client deliverables: presentations, memos, and dashboards.

Skills

Market analysis

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Business Analytics/Mathematics

Tools

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

Market and strategy support:
You will contribute to market studies focused on Iberian wholesale power markets, emerging technologies such as renewables, energy storage, PtX, and clean molecules, as well as new business models. Your work will help support corporate strategy and investment decision-making.

Quantitative analysis and modelling:
You will develop and maintain datasets and basic analytical models to evaluate market fundamentals, asset revenues, and commercial performance. This may include analysis of renewable energy assets and flexible resources such as batteries, pumped storage, and demand response.

Transaction support:
You will assist with buy-side and sell-side commercial due diligence for renewable energy, storage, and early-stage low-carbon assets. This will involve assessing key value drivers, risks, and potential routes to market.

Tenders and auctions:
You will support project teams in developing, structuring, and pricing bids for competitive government tenders and auction processes.

Client deliverables:
You will prepare clear and well-organized presentations, memos, and dashboards that convert data and analysis into practical, client-focused recommendations.

Your Skills and Experience

A strong candidate should bring a balanced mix of the following capabilities:

Education:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Experience:
Internship experience or up to one year of professional experience in energy, consulting, finance, data analytics, or a similar field.

Analytical skills:
Strong problem-solving ability and quantitative skills, with good proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or Power BI would be an added advantage.

Interest in energy markets:
A basic understanding of, or strong willingness to learn, the fundamentals of South East European wholesale electricity markets, including market design, regulation, and commercial structures. Knowledge of the Romanian, Hungarian, or Greek energy markets would be a strong plus.

Domain exposure:
Interest in, or initial exposure to, renewable energy and storage valuation, routes to market, and flexible resources such as batteries, pumped storage, and demand-side response.

Communication:
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into concise narratives and client-ready slides.

Ways of working:
Organized, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working within small, collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Language:
Excellent written and spoken English skills.