Consultant

Job Advertisement: Consultant, Power System Economics

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy systems? Join a leading international power system consultancy as a Consultant, Power System Economics in Berlin. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of market economics and grid engineering, delivering impactful solutions for Transmission System Operators (TSOs), regulators, and international energy programs.

As part of a growing team, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects such as bidding zone studies, redispatch, network expansion planning, and market design. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the energy transition while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Working Language: English

Responsibilities

As a Consultant in the Power System Economics team, you will:

• Build, run, and validate power market and network models using tools such as PLEXOS, BID3, or PyPSA, including scenario setup, test simulations, and result analysis.
• Deliver TSO market and grid studies on topics such as bidding zone configurations, redispatch, and flow-based market coupling.
• Develop Python tools for data handling, automated model testing, and quality assurance of simulation outputs.
• Lead workstreams within client projects and support project management alongside senior consultants.
• Present findings to TSOs, regulators, ministries, and market participants, and co-author detailed reports and study deliverables.
• Contribute to market design and regulatory reviews, particularly where they intersect with modelling work.
• Facilitate client workshops and knowledge-building sessions on modelling tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in power system or power market modelling, gained in a TSO, utility, consultancy, or research environment.
• A master’s degree in electrical engineering, energy engineering, economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Hands-on experience with at least one production cost or market model, such as PLEXOS, BID3, PyPSA, or Antares.
• Solid understanding of European market coupling, bidding zones, and redispatch mechanisms.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and model testing.
• Proven experience in client-facing projects, including the preparation of written deliverables.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to Have:

• Proficiency in German (B1 level or above).
• Experience with grid modelling tools such as PowerFactory or PSS/E, including load flow or short circuit studies.
• Familiarity with ENTSO-E working groups, ACER, or national regulatory bodies.
• Project experience in flexibility, storage, or demand-side response.
• Exposure to international energy programs outside Europe.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of €70,000 to €80,000, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid working model, offering flexibility to work from the Berlin office and remotely.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for European TSOs and international energy programs.
• Clear career progression path toward senior consultant roles.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with a focus on professional development.

How to Apply

This search is being managed by Clay Beranek at Enemix Group. To apply or discuss the role confidentially, please contact Clay Beranek at

Take the next step in your career and contribute to the transformation of global energy systems. Apply today!