Ihs Global
Consulting, Associate Director - Power & Renewables
Ihs Global, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use):
11 The Team: This position is on the North American team of the Global Power and Renewables Consulting Practice in CI Consulting, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights. The team advises developers, utilities, governments, and investors on power markets, renewable asset transactions, grid-edge technologies, and the growing interconnections between power and adjacent sectors like datacenters/AI, electrification, and energy storage. Responsibilities and Impact
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, fast-growing team of consultants and experts with diverse backgrounds in energy and the energy transition. The evolving consulting landscape fosters continuous skill development and exposure to a wide range of industries and senior stakeholders. Candidates should already bring a breadth of professional experience in the power sector. Lead project teams and manage the analysis and reporting required to deliver high-quality client engagements, while also independently completing work as needed. Apply deep energy industry expertise across markets to support consulting needs, including power supply-demand modeling, regulatory analysis, entry strategies, scenario planning, generation economics, reliability studies, and asset due diligence. Drive new consulting business by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, developing proposals, closing sales, and overseeing project delivery. Craft client proposals with clear, compelling communication and analytical creativity to align deliverables with client needs and maximize S&P Global’s value. Execute all analytical components necessary for successful client engagements. Communicate insights through well-structured reports, presentations, and direct client interactions. What We’re Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications: 7+ years of energy consulting, industry, or investment experience within the power sector Prior management consulting experience Preferred Engineering, Science or Economics bachelor’s degree or another highly quantitative subject. Graduate degree preferred Good understanding of energy markets and underlying fundamentals, regulations, and policies; experience and/or knowledge of power markets, energy storage, and clean tech (solar, wind, energy efficiency, demand response, smart metering, fuel cells) Strong written and oral presentation skills Proficient public speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical and organizational abilities Some travel is required, averaging around 20% of time (could occasionally be more) Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience maintaining and developing large models of complex systems Understanding of power dispatch and demand modeling, including knowledge of third-party power dispatch software such as Plexos and Aurora Advanced proficiency with programming languages (at least VBA; Python and SQL preferred) Right to Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping. S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. We help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding to help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People:
We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide. Our team is driven by curiosity and a belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future. We’re changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Benefits include health & wellness, flexible downtime, continuous learning, retirement planning and education support, family-friendly perks, and additional programs. For details, visit the benefits page for your country. Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: We foster a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from an unknown domain asking for money or information, report it. We never require payment for job applications, interviews, or offer letters. Review our guidelines and report suspicious activity. Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic submissions will be considered for employment.
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Grade Level (for internal use):
11 The Team: This position is on the North American team of the Global Power and Renewables Consulting Practice in CI Consulting, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights. The team advises developers, utilities, governments, and investors on power markets, renewable asset transactions, grid-edge technologies, and the growing interconnections between power and adjacent sectors like datacenters/AI, electrification, and energy storage. Responsibilities and Impact
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, fast-growing team of consultants and experts with diverse backgrounds in energy and the energy transition. The evolving consulting landscape fosters continuous skill development and exposure to a wide range of industries and senior stakeholders. Candidates should already bring a breadth of professional experience in the power sector. Lead project teams and manage the analysis and reporting required to deliver high-quality client engagements, while also independently completing work as needed. Apply deep energy industry expertise across markets to support consulting needs, including power supply-demand modeling, regulatory analysis, entry strategies, scenario planning, generation economics, reliability studies, and asset due diligence. Drive new consulting business by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, developing proposals, closing sales, and overseeing project delivery. Craft client proposals with clear, compelling communication and analytical creativity to align deliverables with client needs and maximize S&P Global’s value. Execute all analytical components necessary for successful client engagements. Communicate insights through well-structured reports, presentations, and direct client interactions. What We’re Looking For
Basic Required Qualifications: 7+ years of energy consulting, industry, or investment experience within the power sector Prior management consulting experience Preferred Engineering, Science or Economics bachelor’s degree or another highly quantitative subject. Graduate degree preferred Good understanding of energy markets and underlying fundamentals, regulations, and policies; experience and/or knowledge of power markets, energy storage, and clean tech (solar, wind, energy efficiency, demand response, smart metering, fuel cells) Strong written and oral presentation skills Proficient public speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical and organizational abilities Some travel is required, averaging around 20% of time (could occasionally be more) Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience maintaining and developing large models of complex systems Understanding of power dispatch and demand modeling, including knowledge of third-party power dispatch software such as Plexos and Aurora Advanced proficiency with programming languages (at least VBA; Python and SQL preferred) Right to Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping. S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. We help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding to help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People:
We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide. Our team is driven by curiosity and a belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future. We’re changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Benefits include health & wellness, flexible downtime, continuous learning, retirement planning and education support, family-friendly perks, and additional programs. For details, visit the benefits page for your country. Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: We foster a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from an unknown domain asking for money or information, report it. We never require payment for job applications, interviews, or offer letters. Review our guidelines and report suspicious activity. Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic submissions will be considered for employment.
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