Energy Economics and Investment Specialist

Role Purpose

Review the technical, commercial, and financial feasibility of a proposed renewable energy investment or project concept. Identify the conditions, risks, and additional studies needed before an investment decision.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project documentation, energy-demand information, site conditions, proposed technology, and existing feasibility studies.
• Assess the suitability of the proposed renewable energy technology and system configuration.
• Review resource assumptions, generation estimates, demand profiles, grid or network connection considerations, and storage requirements, as relevant.
• Examine capital and operating cost assumptions, revenue or savings estimates, financing structures, and key financial indicators.
• Assess permitting, land, environmental and social considerations, procurement, construction, and operational risks.
• Identify sensitivities to key assumptions, including resource yield, tariffs, interest rates, equipment costs, and project delays.
• Assess project readiness, implementation dependencies, and the adequacy of supporting evidence.
• Provide an independent recommendation on feasibility, key conditions, risks, and next steps.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in renewable energy, electrical or mechanical engineering, energy economics, finance, project development, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in renewable energy project development, feasibility assessment, engineering, project finance, or investment review.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing renewable energy projects, such as solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, storage, or hybrid systems, as relevant.
• Ability to evaluate both technical assumptions and investment implications.

Desirable Expertise

• Professional engineering, financial modelling, or project-finance credentials.
• Experience with the relevant country’s power market, grid-connection processes, permitting regime, and renewable energy policies.
• Experience with independent engineering reviews, lender due diligence, or investment committee assessments.
• Familiarity with environmental and social risk assessment and project safeguards.

Typical Outputs

• Technical and commercial feasibility review.
• Review of project assumptions and financial model inputs.
• Risk and sensitivity analysis.
• Project-readiness assessment and due-diligence findings.
• Recommendation on whether to proceed, revise, undertake further studies, or defer the investment.

Terms of Appointment

This is a fixed-term appointment. Renewal may be considered subject to satisfactory performance.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant education and experience, skills, seniority, performance, organizational needs, and the Specialist’s work location. The applicable compensation scale may vary by location.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the position may close once a suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Safeguarding

Epsilon Innovation Group defines safeguarding as “the preventive action taken to protect our people, clients, and the communities we work with from harm.” We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Epsilon Innovation Group Inc. are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process, including safeguarding-focused interviews and rigorous due diligence.

About Epsilon Innovation Group Inc.

Epsilon Innovation Group is a consulting and research and development (R&D) based firm specializing in energy, climate change, nature-based solutions, blue economy, economic development, artificial intelligence (AI), technology innovation, policy, and risk analysis.

Epsilon Innovation Group Inc. helps organizations assess strategic opportunities and strengthen evidence-based decision-making through structured reviews and readiness assessments. Its work emphasizes practical analysis of technical, commercial, financial, organizational, and implementation considerations so decision-makers can understand risks, key assumptions, and next steps. In renewable energy assignments, Epsilon focuses on helping clients evaluate project feasibility and investment readiness in context.