About the opportunity
The World Bank Group is seeking an Extended Term Consultant – Energy Modeler to join the Energy Policy and Regulation Unit (KIEPR) within the Infrastructure Vertical. KIEPR develops enabling policies and model approaches to improve the energy sector business environment globally and supports country engagements in lending and analytical operations. The consultant will support senior team members on power systems planning engagements across all six regions, focusing on least-cost generation plans, transmission expansion plans, load flow studies, renewable energy integration, financial analysis, consulting team management, and stakeholder collaboration.
Salary and benefits
- Opportunity to work with a diverse global community on high-impact energy and development challenges across multiple regions
- Engagement with frontier global knowledge and expertise in energy country engagements, lending operations, and analytical tasks
- Collaboration with internal and external groups, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and client country governments
Who can apply?
- Professional background in power systems planning, energy modeling, or related engineering and economic fields
- Experience in developing least-cost generation plans, transmission expansion plans, load flow studies, and renewable energy integration
- Strong capabilities in using energy planning models and tools such as EPM
- Capacity to manage consultant teams, task manage specific operations, and mentor junior team members
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Application submitted through the online Cornerstone platform
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 22, 2026
- Application deadline: November 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm UTC
How to apply
- Access the official job requisition page on the World Bank Group careers portal
- Submit your application and required materials online before the closing date of November 3, 2026
Additional information
- Position reference number: req38811
- Location: Washington, DC, United States
- Employment category: Extended Term Consultant
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for experienced power systems engineers, energy modelers, or energy economists looking to apply advanced modeling tools to real-world international development challenges.
- A strong match for professionals with direct experience in least-cost generation planning, transmission expansion, and renewable energy integration across developing economies.
- Well-suited for candidates who enjoy working in cross-functional, global teams and mentoring junior colleagues while driving high-impact policy and analytical work.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an Extended Term Consultant contract based on-site in Washington, DC, requiring relocation if you are not already locally based.
- The role involves active participation in international missions and close collaboration with regional project teams, which may require periodic travel and flexible scheduling.
- Applicants should be comfortable managing multiple parallel analytical tasks, coordinating consultant teams, and delivering timely technical outputs for client countries.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy offers a high-visibility platform to shape global energy policy, deepen your technical expertise in power system modeling, and build an extensive international network across multilateral development institutions, governments, and private sector partners.
Our take
Experienced energy modelers and power systems planning specialists with a strong background in analytical tools and international stakeholder engagement should apply before the November 3, 2026 deadline.
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