WEM & UAE Translator

A boutique, technology led consultancy is hiring a Consultant to build out its Wholesale Electricity Market modelling and advisory work. You will develop WEM market models and turn complex quantitative results into clear commercial advice for energy sector clients.

This suits a modeller who wants autonomy, client exposure and ownership of their projects early. The firm is a fast growing specialist adviser with a strong reputation for technical depth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain energy market models for WEM projects

• Model the full suite of WEM mechanisms, including the energy market, Essential System Services and the Reserve Capacity Mechanism

• Review quantitative analysis and modelling approaches prepared by junior staff

• Improve modelling tools, datasets and assumptions in line with market and regulatory change

• Prepare reports and slide packs summarising modelling results and recommendations

• Present results, methodologies and strategic advice directly to clients

• Act as the technical point of contact on projects, managing scope, timelines and quality

• Build long term client relationships across the WA energy sector

• Support proposals, bids and new business with the team Director

• Mentor and train junior team members

• Gain exposure to NEM and Middle East market work

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in the energy sector

• WEM experience highly preferred; strong NEM modellers will be considered

• Demonstrated energy market modelling experience, with PLEXOS or several other market modelling tools preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication, able to explain quantitative results to commercial and non technical audiences

• Understanding of power flow engineering or regulatory economics desirable but not essential

Qualifications:

• Tertiary degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, economics, statistics or another highly quantitative field

Work mode: Remote