Energy and Climate Consultant – Buildings 4 Sustainability: Policy/Heat Transition Expert

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Energy and Climate Consultant – Buildings 4 Sustainability: Policy/Heat Transition Expert, Berlin

Client: Guidehouse

Location: Berlin, Germany

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a6fb015b718e

Job Views: 1

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Family: Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: None

Welcome to Guidehouse’s Europe and Middle East (EME) public sector team within our global Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure segment (ES&I). With more than 700 consultants, ES&I is the largest energy and sustainability consulting team worldwide. Our PS team focuses on governments like the European Commission and the German government, running high-level projects that contribute to making society climate neutral.

We base our analyses on science-based reports, technological expertise, and innovative approaches, striving to be at the forefront of climate and energy market developments. Our strength lies in developing tailored solutions.

More information is available on our website. Check out the impactful work we do.

What You Will Do:

• Join our EME PS team as a Consultant, helping implement and manage projects transforming the buildings sector toward climate neutrality and sustainability, respecting environmental limits.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines with experts in engineering, natural and social sciences, economics, policy, legal, and planning to develop balanced, cost-effective solutions.
• Engage in data gathering, complex calculations, simulations, policy analysis, report writing, and presenting findings to clients.
• Opportunity for rapid skill development through hands-on experience and formal training via Guidehouse Learning platform.

What You Will Need:

• Degree in natural sciences, engineering, physics, renewable energy, technical building systems, economics focused on technology, or political science, with top academic performance.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in energy and/or climate analysis, including internships.
• Passion for climate action, especially decarbonizing buildings and heating sectors within societal, political, technological, and environmental contexts.
• Interest in expanding knowledge in district heat/heat networks.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, and networking skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, including outside Europe (e.g., MENA, US).
• Fluent in German (C1 or higher) and English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have:

Experience in:

• Building energy calculations/simulations (TRNSYS, EnergyPlus)
• R programming or advanced Excel skills
• Heat network analysis or policies
• Sector coupling, heat pumps, EVs, hydrogen, energy system integration
• Life-cycle assessment tools
• Understanding of policy cycles

Our Offer:

Guidehouse provides a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefits, supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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