Senior Consultant – Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems

About the Position

Senior Consultant – Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems

Madrid, Spain

As part of Veolia’s Engineering & Consulting activity, we provide public and private clients with access to our global expertise to help them address today's environmental challenges, including water cycle management, waste and circularity, and energy and decarbonisation.

MRC Consultants and Transaction Advisers, our subsidiary based in Madrid, specializes in independent, high-quality advice through the full project cycle, from early feasibility to execution and post-implementation evaluation, with a focus on decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, energy storage, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems team in Madrid.

You will help develop and deliver innovative energy projects across Europe and internationally. The focus is on battery energy storage systems (BESS), covering techno-economic analysis, power system studies, and implementation support, as well as the integration of renewable energy into modern power systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct techno-economic analyses for BESS and renewable energy projects, including feasibility studies and business model development.
• Support BESS implementation, from technical specification and procurement through to commissioning and performance validation.
• Carry out power system planning, simulation, and expansion studies for developing-country contexts, with emphasis on renewable integration and grid stability, including experience with tools such as SDDP or similar.
• Prepare technical and economic content for consulting projects and proposals.
• Evaluate grid integration challenges and operational frameworks for BESS within project teams.
• Conduct market assessments and regulatory analysis for energy storage deployment.
• Contribute to capacity-building and training projects for clients.
• Support client engagement and project delivery across European and international markets.

Requirements

• MSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or related fields.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in the energy sector consulting, utilities, or IFIs, with work experience within Europe.
• Demonstrated expertise in BESS technologies, covering both modelling and implementation, as well as renewable energy integration and power system analysis.
• Familiarity with wholesale power markets and their operation; experience with European frameworks (ENTSO-E, market coupling, day-ahead/intraday).
• Experience with techno-economic modelling and dispatch optimization.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, or similar).
• Familiarity with energy dispatch tools (SDDP, Plexos, or similar).
• Experience with data analysis and modelling (Python, R, or equivalent).

Nice to Have

• Strong understanding of European energy markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in project development or transaction advisory.
• Knowledge of grid codes and technical standards for renewable integration.
• Fluency in French.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; French is a plus.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, worldwide.

We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days telework per week) at our Madrid headquarters.
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance bonus.
• Participation in Veolia's employee share-ownership plan.
• 23 days holiday allowance.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Staff canteen and additional Veolia group benefits.
• Dynamic, multinational team environment.
• Exposure to high-impact projects with leading international clients.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.