Consultant - Strategy and Energy Transition - Cologne, Germany

Posted:
5/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Delaware, United States ⋅ North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ⋅ Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Consulting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

None

Our Guidehouse Energy Providers practice is collaborating with leaders in energy and utility clients to successfully navigate the energy transition, to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. In a rapidly changing landscape where utilities and energy companies are transitioning to a cleaner fuel supply, increased reliability, and improved resilience, we turn vision into action.

 

We lead and de-risk implementing new business models and technologies that are leading the way to a more sustainable future. We are thinking in integrated systems and work across value chains when creating broader decarbonization strategies and driving forward solutions like green gases & hydrogen, renewable power/PPAs, CCUS and the related infrastructure.

 

To consistently bring highest value to our clients, we work in a uniquely collaborative model integrating insights from our industry, sustainability, and policy & regulation teams.

 

This position is based in our Cologne office, on a hybrid basis.

 

What You Will Do:

As a Consultant in our International Energy Providers team, you will be supporting diverse client engagements while developing your technical foundation. Working as part of a collaborative team on complex problem solving, you will deliver high quality, client-ready work for large energy and utility companies. You will demonstrate an ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and communicate professionally to perform in client facing environments.

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Advise clients in various parts of the energy value chain.

  • Work as part of a project team on multiple, diverse projects. Project may range from decarbonisation pathways for transport, industry and heat, net-zero business model opportunities, regional whole system solutions across electricity and gas, network innovation, hydrogen network conversion, business change & transformation, physical asset management, climate risk modelling, renewable markets, and offshore grid development.

  • Synthesise data into clear analyses and provide fact-based recommendations and solutions for drafting summary reports and presentations.

  • Perform industry research, engage internal and external stakeholders, prepare client deliverables, and present findings to your project team and clients.

  • Support the development of client proposals and other business development activities.

  • Uphold Guidehouse’s values of respect, integrity, innovation, stewardship, and excellence and support our culture of inclusion & diversity.


What You Will Need:

  • Relevant undergraduate or Master’s degree (e.g., business, engineering, energy, economics, mathematics, physical sciences, political sciences, etc.).

  • 1 - 3 years of working experience in related fields.

  • A strong curiosity, and/or experience, in a relevant industry topic such as: sustainability, advanced energy technologies, renewable energy, distributed generation, energy efficiency, electricity generation, transmission and distribution, natural gas transmission and distribution.

  • Experienced with Microsoft products, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with other analytics tools a plus.

  • Fluent German and English language (written and spoken).

You Are

  • A team-player who demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in diverse teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

  • A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail and creative in problem solving.

  • Able to show a working knowledge of data collection, organisational and analytical skills.

  • Able to work on multiple projects and show a good understanding of the project objectives and client expectations.

  • A strong communicator with excellent written and presentation skills

  • Passionate about driving decarbonization & sustainability in the European Energy System, innovation, and your personal development.



What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Knowledge of power or gas/hydrogen supply systems, grid integration of decentralised sources, digitalisation of the energy sector and/or power markets.

  • The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that will prevent you from performing the job responsibilities as described across our clients.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


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