Uruguay Ministry Seeks Renewable Energy Consultants with $147,000 Salary

The National Directorate of Energy (DNE) within Uruguay's Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining (MIEM) is offering a consultancy position for engineers or advanced students specializing in renewable energy. The role, promoted by the Julio Ricaldoni Foundation of the University of the Republic's Faculty of Engineering, offers a monthly remuneration of $147,000 nominal plus VAT for a 40-hour work week.

The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical support to the DNE's renewable energy division. This includes assisting in the planning, evaluation, monitoring, and development of policies, projects, and regulations related to renewable energy and the energy transition. The role aims to contribute to strategic decision-making within the sector and other areas deemed important by the ministry.

Consultants will be tasked with conducting studies on the latest renewable energy technologies, developing technological prospect analyses, and assessing the integration of new solutions into the national energy system. They will also participate in designing and overseeing energy transition projects and identifying regulatory needs, proposing new norms, and evaluating the impact of various measures on energy system stakeholders. International cooperation opportunities in technical assistance and project financing will also be explored.

Candidates should hold a degree in industrial mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering from the University of the Republic or recognized private institutions. Advanced students with a maximum of 40 credits or four pending courses (or only a thesis pending, with all coursework and exams passed) are also eligible. A strong background in renewable energy, energy planning, grid integration, energy efficiency, green hydrogen, or storage will be highly valued, as will experience in public institutions, energy companies, consulting, or academic research. Advanced English proficiency and experience in the technical-economic analysis of projects are also considered advantageous.