Renewable Energy Economist

Renewable Energy Economist – Dublin or Cork

Location: Dublin or Cork

Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in office

Salary: €76,202 per annum (non negotiable)

Contract: 18 Months

Annual Leave: 27 days

Closing date: Wednesday 11th of November at 5pm.

Lex Consultancy is currently recruiting for an experienced Renewable Electricity Specialist to support research, policy development and the delivery of renewable electricity initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in economics, renewable energy and policy analysis to contribute to Ireland's transition towards a low-carbon energy system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of national climate action and renewable electricity policies.
• Provide economic and socio-economic analysis of renewable energy technologies.
• Support the development and implementation of renewable energy legislation and EU policies.
• Commission research and provide expert analysis on renewable electricity developments.
• Prepare reports, policy briefings and presentations for government and external stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging renewable energy trends, technologies and economic impacts.
• Engage with national and international researchers, industry experts and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and support national and European reporting requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 8 degree or higher in Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' directly relevant experience in the renewable electricity sector.
• Experience in economic and socio-economic analysis.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, electricity systems, markets and storage.
• Experience applying economic and statistical analysis frameworks, including econometric analysis.
• Experience managing projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information to non-technical audiences.

Desirable:

• Master's or PhD in renewable electricity economics or socio-economic impact assessment.
• Experience using statistical or energy system analysis software such as R or Spine.
• Experience leading teams and delivering high-profile projects.
• Knowledge or experience of the public sector.
• Experience delivering research or projects in the public interest.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working – minimum 2 days onsite per week.
• 27 days annual leave, excluding public holidays.
• 35-hour working week.
• Occasional nationwide and international travel may be required.
• Salary is fixed and non-negotiable.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 5:00pm.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in contributing to Ireland's renewable energy future, I'd love to hear from you, email Tara Murphy in Lex Consultancy.