Energy Economist
Essential KSAs required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):
- Master’s or PhD degree in economics, physics, math, or engineering with deep knowledge of power systems and power markets.
- Deep understanding of Value of Loss Load (VOLL), Loss of Load Expectation (LOLE), Loss of Load Probability (LOLP) and Cost of Unserved Energy (CoUE), unit commitment concepts and analyses; electricity market/dispatch modelling, least cost expansion studies, demand forecasting, use of Monte Carlo simulation and statistical packages, optimization principles, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), generation planning, and tariff analysis.
- Experience in power markets design and operations.
- Thorough knowledge of timeseries, regression, ARIMA, and other load forecasting techniques.
- Deep understanding of and experience in using energy and power sector planning software such as, but not limited to, TIMES/MARKAL, ENPEP, MAED, WASP, PLEXOS, UPLAN, PYPSA, and other similar tools.
- Knowledge of and experience in designing and/or implementing generation planning using optimization features in MS Excel.
- Demonstrable level IT literacy, and data analysis and manipulation skills.
- Experience of working as a consultant and assignments overseas will be an advantage.
- Experience working on projects funded by International Finance Institutions (IFIs) such as USAID, World Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Investment Bank (EIB) and others.
- Experience of advising clients on large scale power sector and power market projects.
- A strong record of system modelling and quantitative analysis is essential.
- Excellent report writing and public presentation skills.
- Adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ideally experienced in proposal writing and business development.
- Experience in doing studies that comply with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) standards and requirements.
Line management responsibility:
- Coach, mentor and supervise staff
Physical demands & work environment:
- Office setting, able to travel as needed, at least 30% of the time
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 450 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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