Senior Industry Specialist - Power Engineer
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Senior Industry Specialist - Power Engineer
Job #:
req31692
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Energy
Grade:
GG
Term Duration:
3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English, Spanish
Preferred Language(s):
French
Closing Date:
2/11/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The Global Energy (CEMEN) unit, in collaboration with the regional industry groups, is responsible for IFC's energy business, including power generation with a focus on renewables, transmission and distribution, and innovative clean energy technologies such as battery storage and green hydrogen.
IFC is recruiting a Senior Industry Specialist to provide technical advice and support to investment staff. The position will focus primarily on transmission & distribution and, as a secondary priority, renewable power projects (solar, wind, hydro, BESS). The position will be based in Washington D.C. and will report to IFC's Global Energy Sector Manager.
Duties and Accountabilities
Lead the technical appraisal of potential energy investments to support IFC's decision making process. Appraisals can include site visits, client meetings, supervision of Lenders Technical Advisors (LTAs) or other consultants, review of major contracts (PPA, EPC, O&M, concession), review of operational data, and review of CAPEX & OPEX assumptions in financial models.
Monitor the construction and operational performance of energy projects in IFC's portfolio, including engaging in detail on specific challenges or problems as needed.
Support "Upstream" energy projects ranging from sector-level studies to early-stage project development to focused TA activities for specific clients. This may include supporting technical aspects of IFC's Future Grids Alliance.
Contribute to Global Energy's sector work (e.g., identify market trends, develop, and implement sector strategies and new initiatives to respond to business needs and grow the pipeline of projects).
Maintain and build power sector knowledge and support best practice knowledge sharing.
Liaise with client's technical staff, project engineers and lenders' engineers.
Procure and supervise specialized engineering firms as necessary, including for LTA roles.
Selection Criteria
Minimum a Master's degree in engineering and 12+ years of recent and relevant experience in the electric power industry, including significant experience in the private sector and emerging markets;
Successful track record in one or several of the following areas: electric utility management and operations, transmission and distribution, power system planning, power and energy transactions, generation project development, and power plant / T&D construction and operations;
Knowledge and expertise in (i) transmission and distribution, and preferably also (ii) renewable energy (especially wind and solar);
Operational experience as lenders' engineer will be considered a plus;
Up-to-date knowledge of capital costs and operating parameters of T&D infrastructure and diverse generation technologies;
Knowledge of deregulated market operation and tariff calculation is a plus;
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Fluency in written and spoken French is a plus.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Job #:
req31692
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Energy
Grade:
GG
Term Duration:
3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English, Spanish
Preferred Language(s):
French
Closing Date:
2/11/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The Global Energy (CEMEN) unit, in collaboration with the regional industry groups, is responsible for IFC's energy business, including power generation with a focus on renewables, transmission and distribution, and innovative clean energy technologies such as battery storage and green hydrogen.
IFC is recruiting a Senior Industry Specialist to provide technical advice and support to investment staff. The position will focus primarily on transmission & distribution and, as a secondary priority, renewable power projects (solar, wind, hydro, BESS). The position will be based in Washington D.C. and will report to IFC's Global Energy Sector Manager.
Duties and Accountabilities
Lead the technical appraisal of potential energy investments to support IFC's decision making process. Appraisals can include site visits, client meetings, supervision of Lenders Technical Advisors (LTAs) or other consultants, review of major contracts (PPA, EPC, O&M, concession), review of operational data, and review of CAPEX & OPEX assumptions in financial models.
Monitor the construction and operational performance of energy projects in IFC's portfolio, including engaging in detail on specific challenges or problems as needed.
Support "Upstream" energy projects ranging from sector-level studies to early-stage project development to focused TA activities for specific clients. This may include supporting technical aspects of IFC's Future Grids Alliance.
Contribute to Global Energy's sector work (e.g., identify market trends, develop, and implement sector strategies and new initiatives to respond to business needs and grow the pipeline of projects).
Maintain and build power sector knowledge and support best practice knowledge sharing.
Liaise with client's technical staff, project engineers and lenders' engineers.
Procure and supervise specialized engineering firms as necessary, including for LTA roles.
Selection Criteria
Minimum a Master's degree in engineering and 12+ years of recent and relevant experience in the electric power industry, including significant experience in the private sector and emerging markets;
Successful track record in one or several of the following areas: electric utility management and operations, transmission and distribution, power system planning, power and energy transactions, generation project development, and power plant / T&D construction and operations;
Knowledge and expertise in (i) transmission and distribution, and preferably also (ii) renewable energy (especially wind and solar);
Operational experience as lenders' engineer will be considered a plus;
Up-to-date knowledge of capital costs and operating parameters of T&D infrastructure and diverse generation technologies;
Knowledge of deregulated market operation and tariff calculation is a plus;
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Fluency in written and spoken French is a plus.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.