Experienced Consultant - Power Market Modelling

DNV's Energy Markets and Strategy team is specialized in the design, analysis and modelling of energy markets, including strategy, investment analysis, transaction support and regulation. It covers the whole range of services from the conceptual design of electricity and gas markets to the economic and commercial analysis of this framework for different energy sector stakeholders and the assessment of energy infrastructure investments and business models. A particular focus lies on the system and market integration of renewable energies, the economics and regulation of renewable gases (hydrogen) and on other technologies facilitating the energy transitions such as electricity storage and smart grids.

DNV's Energy Markets and Strategy team also utilises a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art tools and models, including our own European Power Market Model, which allow for combined market and network simulations and power price forecasting, supporting clients with investment decision analysis, asset valuation and risk assessments. This service helps clients to use power price forecasts as a consistent basis for negotiations and to develop a much greater understanding of the risk factors and levels impacting projects, so that investment decisions can be made with confidence. Our European Power Market Model uses state-of-art power modelling software and the scenario framework of DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook. The Energy Transition Outlook is our vision of the most likely future of the global energy market based on expertise across the DNV group and on interviews with key industry stakeholders. To help ensure reliability, we regularly review past projections against historical wholesale price development, improving our simulations and resulting forecasts where necessary.

To further enhance our power market modelling services, we are looking for an Experienced Consultant in the field of power market modelling at the earliest possible date. Ideally, you would join the Energy Markets and Strategy team for our office in Bonn, Germany. As DNV’s European Power Market Model is delivered by experts located in various European countries, it would also be possible to join the Energy Markets and Strategy team located in Arnhem (Netherlands).

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

As an 'Experienced Consultant - Power Market Modelling', you will:

• Drive the continuous development and expansion of our DNV European Power Market Model together with DNV experts located in various European countries and act as a senior go-to expert for the power market modelling services of DNV
• Conduct and lead consulting projects for clients in Germany and Europe all the way from proposal preparation right through to project delivery for customers
• Act as project manager and key expert in the areas power market and network modelling, power market design/analysis as well as investment decision support
• Lead and significantly support the acquisition of new projects including preparation of proposals and meetings with customers
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to our customers

Our Requirements

• Master's degree with major in Electrical Engineering or in Economics, Business Mathematics or Business Engineering with a specialization in energy – ideally supplemented with a PhD
• Experience in power market modelling tools (PLEXOS or similar tools)
• Relevant experience gained in consulting, at an energy sector company, research institute, (inter) governmental agency
• Good understanding of European power markets (e.g., wholesale electricity, ancillary services, fuel and carbon markets, market developments or electricity trading)
• Understanding of (DC) load flow analysis, flow-based capacity allocation and frequency control services
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and project management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent team-player attitude and resilience required
• Excellent English language skills written and spoken 

Join us and you will:

• Work with dedicated, competent, highly educated and specialized colleagues in a global set up
• Be part of an international team with diverse backgrounds and an open, cooperative working atmosphere
• Be exposed to demanding customer inquiries in an interesting and challenging, international environment with diverse international projects
• Experience exciting challenges and a new way of thinking in an ever-changing energy world
• Have an exciting and attractive working environment with a high degree of individual responsibility which you can actively shape
• Benefit from attractive, individual training and development opportunities as well as an attractive salary package
• Flexible place of work (in an attractive office, from home and in our clients' facilities) and flexible working hours
• The opportunity to actively shape the energy transition

DNV is an independent global consulting and risk management company, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions. 

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!