Senior Energy Analyst – Renewables

ICF is seeking a Senior Energy Analyst – Renewables in New Delhi, India. The role involves advanced analysis of global energy markets, focusing on India, extensive data research, maintaining databases, and client interactions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5-10 years of energy industry experience, strong quantitative skills, and familiarity with energy modeling tools. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities:-

Perform advanced quantitative and economic analysis of energy markets globally, but with a focus on India, to assess and forecast the future of electric power and fuels markets, prices, power plant operation and valuation, fuel consumption, environmental emissions and compliance, transmission, regulatory effects, among other parameters
Extensive data research. Responsible for maintaining a large database of energy related data that must be updated regularly. Data sources include data-providers, industry publications, regulatory agencies and web research.
Tracking of up to date information on energy sector (particularly generation, transmission and distribution) and incorporating in existing industry databases
Creation of new industry databases that may be required
Exhaustive analysis of forecast and changes resulting from updated inputs
Interface with clients on key deliverables
Prepares documents and summaries for submission to clients
Prepares papers and presentations for external publications

Project Delivery:-

Contribute as a strong team member on projects – lead research, analysis and preparation of deliverables (presentations, reports)
Support large consulting engagements and lead smaller engagements
Provide market insights and analytically-based analyses of energy policies and markets
Thought leadership
Be up to date on industry developments
Publish whitepapers on relevant topics

Basic Qualifications:-

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) from reputed institutions.
5-10 years of relevant energy industry experience with at least 3 years in energy markets
Ability to demonstrated quantitative skills and handle big-data analytics
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access )
Knowledge of linear optimization / production cost models / applied microeconomics is must
Knowledge of statistical modeling techniques (Monte-Carlo simulation etc.)
Experience with nodal electricity market and power market modeling tools (e.g., PROMOD, Plexos, GE MAPS etc.)
Experience of using energy modelling tools, preferably MESSAGEix
Experience of converting the energy data into energy model readable information and generating the parametric values essentially required for building energy systems model

Preferred Experience:-

Master's Degree in an engineering preferably electrical & mechanical (for ex. operations research)
5-7 years of experience in energy markets, energy planning, modelling and strategic planning
Power markets, power price forecasting, fuel price forecasting
Demonstrative knowledge of power/fuel sector
Previous consulting experience
Strong modeling skills specifically advanced Microsoft excel skill
VBA, R, Macros

Professional Skills:-

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities

Analytical Ability:-

Identifies and collects the information needed to solve a problem effectively.
Acknowledges when one doesn’t know something and takes steps to find out
Written Communication & Presentation Skills:
Clearly expresses ideas, thoughts, and concepts in writing.
Organizes written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience.
Effectively communicates information and ideas using speech and visual aids.
Effectively organizes ideas for logical presentation and maximum impact.

Location:-

New Delhi, India.

Company Overview:-

ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) is a global consulting services company with over 7,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.