External Energy & Regulatory Advisor (m/f/d)(Independent Consultant, Germany-based)

Company and Job Overview

A Japanese engineering company is exploring the launch of a new energy optimization and electricity management business in Japan, leveraging its battery energy storage technologies.
To support this initiative, they are is seeking a Germany-based external advisor with deep expertise in energy systems, electricity markets, regulatory frameworks, and future industry trends.
This engagement is designed as a low-time-commitment advisory role, suitable for an experienced professional working as an independent consultant.

Job Responsibilities

• Share expert knowledge on EU and German energy regulation, including:
  Electricity market design and pricing mechanisms
  Grid access, usage fees, and congestion management
  Regulatory treatment of battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  Flexibility, balancing, and ancillary service frameworks

• Provide forward-looking perspectives on the future of the German and European energy industry, such as:
  Expected evolution of electricity markets and pricing structures
  The future role of energy storage, flexibility, and demand-side management
  Integration of renewables, electrification of industry, and grid constraints
  Likely regulatory and market developments impacting new energy businesses

• Explain how both current and future frameworks influence:
  Energy arbitrage and optimization models
  Industrial energy management services
  Power procurement, resale, and aggregation concepts

• Share insights gained from experience with:
  Energy consultancies
  Transmission System Operators (TSOs)
  Utilities, grid operators, or large energy consumers

• Support team with strategic recommendations, workshops, and presentations, translating European lessons into insights applicable to Japan

Job Requirements

• Professional background in:
  Energy consulting
  Electricity utilities
  Transmission System Operators (TSOs)
  Power markets, grid operations, or regulatory affairs

• Strong expertise in:
  EU and German energy regulation
  Electricity market mechanisms and grid frameworks
  Energy storage, flexibility, and system integration

• Ability to discuss future market and regulatory trends, not only current rules

• Senior-level experience (typically 5+ years strongly preferred)

• Currently active as, or willing to act as, an independent consultant / freelancer

• Business-level proficiency in German and English

• Ability to clearly explain complex technical and regulatory topics to non-European stakeholders

Engagement Details

• Role type: External Advisor / Independent Consultant

• Time commitment: Approx. 2–5 hours per week

• Project duration: Approximately 3 months but it may prolong.

• Engagement style: Advisory (no operational responsibility)

• Compensation: High-level professional fee

• Location: Germany-based (primarily remote collaboration with Japan)

Apply online for more information about this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
 
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