Deputy Electricity Lead (Market) - Ukraine
Tetra Tech delivers solutions that help clients globally operate, invest, and compete in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We provide front-end engineering and advisory services to businesses, utilities, governments, investors, and developers. Our capabilities span the energy value chain including utility management, power engineering and network planning, market frameworks and policy reform, on-grid and off-grid electrification, clean fuels deployment, financial due diligence and transaction support.
Project Summary
Tetra Tech is providing energy expertise and related technical and material assistance to the Government of Ukraine. This project focuses on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. The scope of work includes addressing immediate challenges and physical damage to energy infrastructure, as well as preparing for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and long-term energy security.
Position Summary
Tetra Tech seeks a Deputy Electricity Lead – Market who will draft and review legislation, prepare strategic policy documents, conduct market analysis, and address key challenges in the Ukrainian electricity sector in line with best practices and Ukraine’s international commitments. This person will work with the program team to advance electricity market reform, regional market integration, and renewable energy development in Ukraine. The successful candidate will also work closely with stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators, industry representatives, and international partners, to deliver effective cooperation and successful market reform. Other responsibilities include advising on energy policy, promoting transparent and competitive market mechanisms, and developing sustainable energy solutions for Ukraine. This position will report to the Electricity Lead. This is a full-time position for Ukrainian citizens for the duration of the program (until April 2029), to be based in the Kyiv office.
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the electricity market group within the electricity team: plan and assign tasks, monitor implementation, and ensure quality and reliability of outputs. As needed, manage consultants and subcontractors.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with the Ministry of Energy, the regulator (NEURC), the Committee on Energy and Utilities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Market Operator, the Guaranteed Buyer, electricity producers, energy associations, Ukrenergo, distribution system operators, international donors, and other beneficiaries to align the electricity market reforms with national objectives and international commitments.
- Advise on electricity market design and policy implementation to help Ukraine fully integrate its market with those of neighboring countries.
- Lead project activities to increase cross-border electricity trade with ENTSO-E, couple the electricity market with European markets, and join regional balancing energy platforms (e.g., Picasso, Mari) through implementation of the Electricity Integration Package.
- In coordination with the legal and regulatory team, lead the drafting of primary and secondary legislation related to the electricity sector and ensure compliance with international commitments.
- Propose ways to improve financial settlement in the organized electricity market and to address debt accumulation in the sector.
- Identify legal, technical, organizational, and economic gaps related to the electricity market and new private investments (and potential risks) and recommend solutions.
- Develop amendments to laws and regulations to improve the efficiency of trade in electricity from renewable sources, including under corporate contracts, and the circulation of guarantees of origin.
- Lead activities to engage consumers in demand-side applications and make the retail segment more efficient, including distributed energy sources, behind-the-meter storage facilities, demand response, and load profiling.
- Lead the team to develop and implement a roadmap toward increasing competition in all electricity market segments, in consultation with national and international stakeholders.
- Provide input for financial modeling and analysis of the electricity market, including but not limited to the household public service obligation (PSO).
- Provide input during public consultations on laws and regulations.
- Take part in capacity-building activities on electricity market topics; help organize conferences and workshops targeting the electricity sector.
- Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations, securing alignment and consensus among the parties involved in energy market reforms.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, energy management, law, or other relevant field
- Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in the electricity sector
- Strategic vision, leadership, and strong expertise in electricity market reform, market segments, and regional market integration
- In-depth knowledge of Ukrainian primary and secondary electricity legislation, the relevant EU energy acquis, and the Electricity Integration Package
- Strong understanding of the challenges in the electricity market and ways to solve them
- Experience working with high-level stakeholders, including the Verkhovna Rada, the Government of Ukraine, international partners, and the business community
- Proven ability to build consensus and facilitate discussions among diverse stakeholders, securing agreement on critical legislative priorities
- Strong management, organizational, and analytical skills; experience working with detailed technical data and reports
- Experience designing and analyzing energy policies/strategies and their implementation
- Understanding of current worldwide trends and practices in electricity markets and renewable energy
- Good writing and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information and deliver verbal and written messages effectively
- Fluency in Ukrainian and full proficiency in English
- Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, energy management, law, or other relevant field
- Minimum of ten years of experience in Ukraine’s energy sector
- Experience in international projects on electricity market reform and development
- Experience in working with government entities such as the Ministry of Energy, NEURC, etc.
- Experience with donor-funded international projects or U.S. government–funded projects
- Certifications on project/team management
Line Management Responsibility: 3 staff members
Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position will require regular attendance at the office in Kyiv and may entail occasional travel within Ukraine for interaction with local stakeholders.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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