Senior Consultant – Power System Economics, Market Modelling

Elia Grid International (EGI)

. Advise international clients on economic, market and system challenges of the energy transition .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power market modelling and energy system planning, with strong capabilities in quantitative analysis and client engagement. Proficient in using advanced modelling platforms and programming for data-driven decision-making in the energy sector.

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Power Market ModellingEnergy System PlanningQuantitative AnalysisPython ProgrammingClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Economic ConsultingScenario AnalysisOptimisationData ProcessingMarket ModellingCapacity Market ModellingFlexibility AssessmentInvestment IncentivesRegulatory FrameworksLong-Term Scenario Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PLEXOSAntaresPyPSAGitData Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Electricity MarketsEnergy TransitionInterconnectorsRenewable IntegrationSector CouplingHydrogen PathwaysTransmission Expansion StudiesMarket DesignBidding ZonesCongestion Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise international clients on economic, market and system challenges of the energy transition
Lead analytical workstreams and deliver actionable recommendations
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
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
Develop and apply power market and energy system models using PLEXOS, Antares and PyPSA
Build reproducible Python-based workflows for optimisation, data processing, model validation and visualisation
Work with large energy datasets and automate modelling and analytical processes
Improve EGI’s methodologies, modelling capabilities, quality standards and reusable analytical tools
Lead projects from problem definition and modelling through interpretation and final recommendations
Manage project quality, timelines, budgets and deliverables
Build client relationships and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across EGI and Elia Group
Present findings through reports, workshops and executive-level discussions
Contribute to proposals, new service offerings and business development
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to thought leadership, publications and industry activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Energy Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or another closely related discipline
Typically 7+ years of relevant professional experience in 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
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
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 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
Excellent written and spoken English
International mobility required, with occasional travel abroad depending on project and business development needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation package with a broad range of benefits
Permanent employment contract
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
Continuous learning, training and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to take increasing responsibility in projects, client relationships and business development
Inclusive workplace and commitment to equal opportunities
Support for gender equality and diversity