Senior Renewable Energy Consultant

Job Description

You will be working with our diverse team of international energy sector consultants and professional staff in the areas/tasks listed below.

• Lead and deliver consulting assignments in renewable energy planning, project evaluation, and strategy development for public and private sector clients;
• Conduct technical and economic analyses of renewable energy projects and systems, including feasibility studies, energy yield assessments, and investment appraisals;
• Develop integrated energy models, scenario analyses, and policy simulations to support energy transition strategies and decarbonization pathways;
• Provide expert input on regulatory and policy frameworks affecting renewable energy deployment, including support schemes, market design, and pricing mechanisms;
• Support utility-scale, distributed, and off-grid energy project development through strategic advisory, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement;
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and deliverables to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and partners;
• Oversee project delivery timelines, budget management, and quality assurance, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business;
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, global best practices, and market trends to inform project work and internal capability development.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Knowledge:

• 5-10 years' experience in the renewable energy sector, including consulting, project development, energy modeling, or policy analysis;
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, renewable energy policy, and power sector reform-particularly in emerging markets;
• Strong expertise in energy system modelling, renewable project evaluation, and techno-economic analysis of solar, wind, storage, and hybrid systems;
• Proven experience delivering advisory services in areas such as renewable integration, grid planning, power system analysis, energy policy, or tariff design;
• Familiarity with sector-specific datasets (e.g., load profiles, irradiance, wind resource data) and tools for energy simulations and optimization (e.g., HOMER, PVSyst, SAM, EnergyPLAN);
• Proficiency in quantitative tools and programming languages such as Python, R, Excel/VBA, or MATLAB for modeling and data analysis, is desired;
• Experience with financial modeling, LCOE, NPV, IRR, and sensitivity/risk analysis for renewable projects;
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with the capacity to interpret technical and economic findings into clear, actionable strategies;
• Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical content to non-technical stakeholders and high-level decision-makers;
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing client relationships;
• Line or team management experience, with responsibility for mentoring and developing junior staff.

Qualifications:

• MSc or equivalent in Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Energy Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Additional qualifications in energy policy or finance are an advantage;
• Deep knowledge of renewable energy technologies, energy markets, and sustainable development strategies;
• Technical proficiency in energy modeling and analysis software/tools relevant to renewable systems and power sector planning;
• Strong consulting acumen with the ability to synthesize complex data and policy contexts into actionable recommendations;
• Proven experience working with government agencies, utilities, IPPs, or international development institutions on energy-related projects;
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects across geographies and stakeholders, delivering results under tight timelines.