Consultant - Energy and Climate Policy - Berlin

Job Family
Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required
Up to 10%

Clearance Required
None

What You Will Do

• Become part of our team to work on projects to accelerate the green energy transition nationally and globally. Our projects tackle critical aspects of the energy transition such as investment frameworks for clean energy technologies (including electricity market design and support schemes), renewable energy integration, sector coupling, decarbonization in industry, and the ramp up of the hydrogen value chain.
• Under guidance and support of our team, you will contribute to successful project implementation by supporting structured policy analysis, supporting project management and contributing to stakeholder and partner management. You will work on projects for public institutions (and to a lesser degree for industry clients) on national, EU, and international level.
• Build good relationships with the wider Guidehouse team and establish client and industry networks and uphold Guidehouse's values of respect, integrity, innovation, stewardship and excellence and support our culture of inclusion & diversity.

What You Will Need

• A team-player who demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in the consulting business with diverse teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
• Passionate to work on sustainability, innovation and energy transition, a critical thinker with a strong eye for detail, positive mindset, and creativity in problem-solving.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively (both virtually and in-person) in an independent, proactive manner.
• Able to work on multiple projects and show a good understanding of the project objectives and client expectations.
• Comfortable communicating and presenting project results internally and externally.
• Master's degree or similar relevant academic background in (energy/environmental/electrical) engineering, policy, economics and social sciences with significant focus on energy, with 1-3 years of work experience in consultancy and/or the energy sector (public institutions, consultancy, grid operators, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of relevant energy technology and market trends and market mechanisms is an asset.
• As a global company we work with clients primarily in English, so English language skills are a must, fluency in German is important to serve our clients located in Germany. Other languages (e.g. French, Eastern European languages) is a bonus.
• Willingness to travel and work internationally (e.g. EU countries) on occasion.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Proven extracurricular activities and/or international experience, preferably with relevant internship or some related work experience.

What We Offer
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at or via email at All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including or Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.