Electricity Market Expert - Ukraine

Tetra Tech delivers solutions that help clients globally operate, invest, and compete in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We provide front-end engineering and advisory services to businesses, utilities, governments, investors, and developers. Our capabilities span the energy value chain including utility management, power engineering and network planning, market frameworks and policy reform, on-grid and off-grid electrification, clean fuels deployment, financial due diligence and transaction support.

Project Summary

Tetra Tech is providing energy expertise and related technical and material assistance to the Government of Ukraine. This project focuses on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. The scope of work includes addressing immediate challenges and physical damage to energy infrastructure, as well as preparing for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and long-term energy security.

Position Summary

Tetra Tech seeks an Electricity Market Expert who will support the development and reform of Ukraine’s electricity market through regulatory analysis, legislative development, and alignment with regional requirements. They will coordinate market integration initiatives, technical assistance, infrastructure restoration, and investment promotion in collaboration with key stakeholders. They will also contribute to market analysis, capacity building, and program monitoring to support the effective implementation of energy sector reforms. This position will report to the Deputy Electricity Lead - Market. Interested candidates must be based in and eligible to work in Ukraine. This is a full-time position for the duration of the program (until April 2029), and hiring is contingent upon client approval.

Essential Job Functions

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with the Ministry of Energy, Regulator (NEURC), Market Operator, Guaranteed Buyer, electricity producers, associations, transmission and distribution system operators, international donors, and other stakeholders to align electricity market reforms with national and international objectives.
• Plan, lead, and implement program activities related to electricity market reform and policy implementation to achieve full integration with regional markets. Conduct market analyses, review policies, develop studies, and draft reports.
• Lead (in coordination with the program’s Legal and Regulatory Team) the development of primary and secondary legislation related to the electricity markets to address challenges in the energy sector and to ensure Ukrainian legislation complies with regional requirements.
• Develop regulations, concepts, roadmaps, and supporting tools to enhance market transparency and competition in the electricity markets (day-ahead, intraday, bilateral contracts, real-time balancing, etc.) and eliminate nonmarket mechanisms in electricity supply to foster private sector development.
• Develop market mechanisms to improve competition and liquidity in energy trade, including facilitating standardized products and contracts as well as corporate power purchase agreements.
• Coordinate activities to attract investment in Ukraine’s energy sector, prepare studies and concept papers for investment projects, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Provide inputs for financial modeling and analysis of the electricity market, including the non-conventional energy support mechanism and the household PSO.
• Develop and implement proposals for stable financial settlement in the electricity market and to avoid debt accumulation in market segments.
• Participate in capacity-building and knowledge management activities for the electricity sector.
  
  

This position’s essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants and employees with disabilities. Tetra Tech retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, economics, business administration, finance, or other relevant fields
• Minimum of six years of relevant experience in the energy sector, particularly in the electricity market or related areas, such as wholesale markets, regulatory affairs, or energy trading
• Understanding of market structures, pricing mechanisms, and competitive strategies in the electricity sector
• In-depth knowledge of Ukrainian primary and secondary energy legislation and international regulations related to the electricity sector
• Understanding of the problems and challenges in the electricity market and possible ways to solve them
• Familiarity with data analysis to analyze wholesale and retail market trends and pricing/tariffs
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments and with external partners
• Good writing and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information and deliver verbal and written messages effectively
• Fluency in Ukrainian and full proficiency in English
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, economics, business administration, finance, or other relevant field
• Experience on projects funded by the U.S. Government or other donors
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequently remain in a stationary position sitting or standing at a desk
• Occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate office equipment, such as computer, copy machine, scanner, or printer
• Constantly communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Constantly observe details at close range
  
  

Additional Information

• Employment type: This is a full-time, fixed-term position
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, standard core business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM local time); some flexibility required but must occasionally overlap with United States Eastern Time business hours
• Work location: This position is required to be in the office for at least 60% of the weekly working time (all arrangements subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion)
• Travel requirements: occasional travels within Ukraine and abroad
• Line management responsibility: N/A
  
  

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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