Senior Specialist - Energy Economics Engineer - Kuwait - 12 months

Lead technical, commercial and financial analyses supporting generation economics, electricity/water purchase arrangements, GCC energy exchange, tariff policy, regulatory matters and long-term system economics. Key Responsibilities Conduct economic and technical analyses supporting PWPAs, Bulk Supply Tariff arrangements and electricity/water transactions. Analyze generation allocation, plant technical/commercial performance, combined-cycle/open-cycle operating characteristics and desalination interactions. Evaluate theoretical and historical fuel efficiency and support fuel-supply agreement analysis and negotiations. Benchmark generation/desalination performance, including IWPP facilities, against relevant international performance indicators. Support bilateral GCC electricity import/export arrangements, interconnector usage, settlements and coordination with relevant interconnection entities. Review energy-trading agreements/codes; calculate and verify payable/receivable energy-exchange fees and support financial settlement inputs. Analyze generation/IWPP/interconnection cost structures, tariff options, electricity-market conditions and revenue/cost forecasts. Provide regulatory, licensing, tariff-review and annual-budget analytical support, including assessment at PWPA expiry. Candidate Profile Strong energy-economics experience in utilities, generation, electricity markets or economic regulation. Demonstrated capability in financial/economic modelling, tariff analysis, generation economics and commercial agreements. Knowledge of PWPAs, IWPP models and cross-border electricity trading is strongly preferred. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Finance or a related field; relevant postgraduate qualification desirable. Core Competencies Technical analysis and modelling | Utility engineering judgement | Clear technical reporting | Stakeholder coordination | Quality and safety focus | Ability to work across multidisciplinary study teams