Senior Consultant, Energy Markets Analytics

Local Unit & Position Description

DNV’s Markets & Transactions section seeks a Senior Consultant experienced in power price forecasting for Colombia and/or other Latin American markets. DNV is undergoing a substantial expansion in power price forecasting throughout Latin America and is looking to reinforce its current team covering Colombia. The candidate will be integrated into a dynamic team with a clear mandate to grow in market coverage and scope of work.

DNV’s power price forecasting activity is structured around internal processes and tools that combine a fundamental approach (dispatch models) with statistical and artificial intelligence methods to understand and replicate the market agents’ interaction with the different power and ancillary services markets.

We seek an experienced Engineer (Spanish speaker) with a keen interest in Energy and experience in software, and knowledge in programming languages (Python, VBA), and SQL is mandatory.

The position will be based in Mexico City.

What You'll Do

• The Senior Consultant is expected to cover Colombian Electricity Price Modelling:
  • Markets trends (expansion plan, commodities)
  • Scenario analysis (climate, electric vehicle, distributed, and self-consumption)
  • Medium- and long-term forecast
  • Webservice feeding
• Refinement of the tools and models to reach excellence in long-term power price forecasting
• Market Intelligence: big data, data mining, energy markets analysis, weekly reporting
• Interaction with other LATAM and European teams
• Interaction with consulting teams in order to ensure the perfect delivery of consulting projects
  • Market analysis (quantitative and regulatory)
  • Market price forecasts (Wholesale, Capacity, Stabilized price, Ancillary Services)
  • Revenue analysis associated risks
  • Any other tailormade analysis
• Interaction with clients before, during, and after consulting projects

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical engineering with deep knowledge or experience in the Colombian energy sector
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years experience in the industry
• Knowledge of electricity market modelling tools (preferably PLEXOS or similar)
• Experience in programming languages (Python or similar)
• Experience in interacting with SQL Databases
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English; French is a plus
• We conduct pre-hire background checks

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example, visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*

How We Do It

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DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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About DNV

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What We Offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Pension Plan
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Consumer discounts and rewards
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

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Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise, we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions globally and regionally in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement and supporting all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.