Senior Consultant – Power System Economics & Market Modelling

Senior Consultant – Power System Economics & Market Modelling

Who we are

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global power systems consultancy supporting clients in addressing the challenges of the energy transition. Building on the expertise of Elia Group in Belgium and 50Hertz in Germany, EGI provides strategic, technical and regulatory advisory services across the power sector.

With offices in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Canada and the USA, we work with clients worldwide on power system planning, market design, smart grids and digitalization, asset management, HVDC and FACTS, and renewable energy integration.

As we continue to grow internationally, our ambition is to strengthen our position as a leading global power systems consultancy and contribute to building more resilient, flexible and sustainable energy systems.

Your role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant – Power System Economics & Market Modelling to advise international clients on the key economic, market and system challenges of the energy transition. Combining quantitative modelling, economic analysis and strategic advisory , you will lead analytical workstreams, deliver actionable recommendations and contribute to client and business development.

Responsabilities

Power markets & economics

Model wholesale, balancing and capacity markets, including price formation and cross-border exchanges.

Assess market design, bidding zones, congestion management, regulatory frameworks and investment incentives.

Evaluate the system and market value of flexibility, storage, generation, interconnectors and emerging technologies.

Translate complex quantitative analyses into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Integrated system planning

Conduct generation, storage and transmission expansion studies, adequacy assessments and long-term scenario analyses.

Analyse renewable integration, flexibility requirements, sector coupling, hydrogen and electrification pathways.

Develop cost-benefit and benefit-allocation assessments for interconnectors and major infrastructure investments.

Connect market modelling results with physical grid constraints and transmission-system operational realities.

Modelling & data analytics

Develop and apply power market and energy system models using tools such as PLEXOS, Antares and PyPSA .

Build reproducible Python-based workflows for optimisation, data processing, model validation and visualisation.

Work with large energy datasets and contribute to the automation of modelling and analytical processes.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of EGI’s methodologies, modelling capabilities, quality standards and reusable analytical tools.

Project & consulting leadership

Lead analytical workstreams and projects from problem definition and modelling through to interpretation and final recommendations.

Manage project quality, timelines, budgets and deliverables.

Build trusted relationships with clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across EGI and Elia Group.

Present complex findings clearly through reports, workshops and executive-level discussions.

Contribute to proposals, new service offerings and business development opportunities.

Mentor junior consultants and contribute to EGI’s thought leadership, publications and industry activities.

Your profile

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Energy Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics , or another closely related discipline.

Professional experience

Typically 7+ years of relevant professional experience in areas such as power market modelling, energy system planning, economic consulting, or TSO/utility advisory.

Proven experience delivering complex quantitative studies in the power or energy sector.

Previous experience leading workstreams, projects or multidisciplinary teams is strongly valued.

Technical & quantitative expertise

Strong understanding of electricity markets, power system economics and energy system planning .

Solid knowledge of optimisation, scenario analysis and interpretation of complex modelling results.

Hands-on experience with at least one energy or market modelling platform such as PLEXOS, Antares or PyPSA .

Strong Python capabilities are preferred.

Experience with Git, data pipelines, model automation and reproducible analytical workflows is an advantage.

Consulting & communication skills

Ability to translate ambiguous or complex client questions into structured analytical approaches.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to explain complex technical and economic results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Comfortable working directly with clients and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively across international and multidisciplinary teams.

Languages & mobility

Excellent written and spoken English.

German, French, Arabic or other relevant languages are an advantage.

What we offer

Permanent employment contract.

Attractive compensation package with a broad range of benefits.

A highly international and professional environment within a growing power systems consultancy.

Exposure to strategic and technically challenging energy-transition projects around the world.

Collaboration with recognised experts from EGI and across Elia Group.

Opportunities for continuous learning, training and professional development.

The opportunity to take increasing responsibility in projects, client relationships and business development.

Diversity & inclusion

At EGI, we believe that diverse teams are more innovative, creative and effective. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and promoting equal opportunities throughout recruitment, professional development and career progression.

We particularly value diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and are committed to supporting gender equality across our organisation.

Why join EGI?

Join EGI and contribute directly to the transformation of the global power sector. You will work on projects addressing some of the industry's most important challenges, from the integration of renewable energy and new electricity market designs to interconnectors, flexibility, HVDC and the development of smarter and more resilient power systems.

Your work will have a tangible impact on how power systems and electricity markets evolve as countries accelerate their energy transition.

Location

Berlin, Germany, I nternational mobility is required, with occasional travel abroad depending on project and business development needs.

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