Senior Consultant - Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems

About the role

MRC Consultants and Transaction Advisers, a Veolia subsidiary based in Madrid, offers independent, high-quality advice through the full project cycle, focusing on decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, energy storage and climate-resilient infrastructure. It is looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join its Power Grid & BESS / Energy Systems team in Madrid, helping develop and deliver energy projects across Europe and internationally, with a focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Key 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, using 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.

Required profile

• MSc/MEng in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in energy sector consulting, utilities or IFIs, with work experience within Europe.
• Demonstrated expertise in BESS technologies, covering modelling and implementation, as well as renewable energy integration and power system analysis.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, worldwide.

Required skills

• Familiarity with wholesale power markets and European frameworks (ENTSO-E, market coupling, day-ahead/intraday).
• Techno-economic modelling and dispatch optimisation.
• Power system analysis tools (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E or similar).
• Energy dispatch tools (SDDP, Plexos or similar).
• Data analysis and modelling (Python, R or equivalent).
• Desirable: knowledge of grid codes and technical standards for renewable integration, and experience in project development or transaction advisory.

What we offer

• Hybrid working (2 days telework per week) at the Madrid headquarters.
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus a performance bonus.
• Participation in Veolia's employee share-ownership plan.
• 23 days holiday allowance, medical and dental insurance, staff canteen and other group benefits.
• A dynamic, multinational team and exposure to high-impact projects with leading international clients.