Consultant Analyst, Power Sector and Infrastructure Advisory
Full-Time
The Opportunity:
EMRC is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented and commercially aware Consultant Analyst to support its growing portfolio of power-sector and infrastructure advisory assignments.
The successful candidate will work with project managers and senior consultants to develop proposals, coordinate projects, analyse technical and operational information, support power-system and infrastructure studies, review regulatory and commercial issues, and prepare clear client-ready outputs.
The role provides exposure to different areas of the electricity sector, including utility performance, energy access, tariffs, power-sector regulation, renewable energy, embedded generation, battery energy storage, power-project development and electricity-market reform.
Your Role:
- Support studies relating to distribution networks, embedded generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, energy access and other power-infrastructure projects
- Interpret single-line diagrams, network schematics, technical drawings, equipment specifications, utility reports and other engineering documentation
- Support power-system planning, load forecasting, integrated resource planning, feasibility studies, technical due diligence and utility performance-improvement assignments
- Undertake basic engineering and performance analysis covering demand, capacity utilisation, energy balances, technical and commercial losses, reliability and asset-performance indicators
- Review grid studies, energy audits, project designs, implementation plans and technical reports to identify data gaps, assumptions, risks and practical implications
- Support site visits, technical surveys, stakeholder validation sessions and the documentation of findings and action points
- Research and review electricity-market laws, regulations, grid and distribution codes, tariff orders, market rules and sector policies relevant to client assignments
- Combine technical findings with regulatory, commercial and financial considerations to develop practical recommendations
- Prepare clear reports, presentations, briefing notes, data summaries, proposals and analytical tools for internal and client use
- Translate complex engineering and sector analysis into concise findings and recommendations for decision-makers
- Support stakeholder engagement, project tracking, quality assurance, proposals and other business-development activities
Your Profile:
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Studies or another relevant discipline
- At least two years of relevant experience in consulting, energy, infrastructure, finance, research, utility operations, project development, regulatory analysis or a related field
- A strong interest in Nigeria’s electricity sector, energy access, utility transformation and infrastructure development
- Experience preparing analytical reports, presentations, research outputs or professional advisory documents
- Experience in electricity utilities, tariff analysis, infrastructure finance, financial modelling or project development would be an advantage
- The ability to understand electrical parameters, network configurations and power-system information, and to perform sound basic engineering calculations
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data cleaning, structured analysis, charts, validation and quality checks, including work with incomplete or inconsistent data
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare professional and client-ready documents
- The ability to review laws, regulations, tariff orders, project documents, technical reports and financial information
- Strong research, technical-writing and business-writing skills, with good numerical accuracy and attention to consistency
- Familiarity with tools such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, HOMER, GIS, Power BI or Python would be an advantage
- Structured thinking and practical problem-solving ability.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Reliability, professionalism and personal accountability.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work within deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.
- Responsiveness to feedback and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Confidence in presenting ideas while remaining open to guidance.
- Good judgement when handling confidential or sensitive information.
What We Offer:
- Exposure to high-impact power-sector and infrastructure assignments.
- Opportunities to work with regulators, utilities, governments, investors and development partners.
- Practical experience across regulatory, commercial, technical and financial advisory work.
- Opportunities to strengthen analytical, consulting, writing, presentation and project-delivery skills.
- A collaborative working environment that values initiative, curiosity and high-quality work.
- Opportunities for career growth as the firm and its advisory portfolio expand.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit: a current CV and one writing sample, such as a report excerpt, analytical brief, policy note, proposal section or research article.
Send your application to info@energymrc.ng with the subject line “Application: Consultant Analyst – [Applicant’s Full Name]”
We welcome applications on a rolling basis and advise early submission.