Consultant Analyst, Power Sector and Infrastructure Advisory at Energy Market And Rates Consultants (EMRC) Limited Nigeria

Energy Market And Rates Consultants (EMRC) Limited Nigeria are consultants and advisers in energy markets, regulation and transaction advisory. Our deep knowledge of the regulatory framework and power market in Nigeria is built on unrivalled project experience. Members of our staff were major advisers to NERC, BPE and PHCN during the restructuring of the Nigerian Power sector. Since then, we have provided authoritative ongoing advice to 9 of the 11 privatised discos, a genco and a number of IPP developers in the newly privatised business environment. As a result, we have built a deep understanding of the regulatory and power market frameworks in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position beow:

Job Title: Consultant Analyst, Power Sector and Infrastructure Advisory

Locations: Abuja
Employment Type: 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter, explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role, to: info@energymrc.ng using “Application: Consultant Analyst – [Applicant’s Full Name]” as the subject of the email.

Note: We welcome applications on a rolling basis and advise early submission.