Natural Gas Specialist - Ukraine

Tetra Tech is  Leading with Science   to deliver transformative energy solutions for clients worldwide. Our work helps people and businesses plug in to reliable electricity, strengthens energy security, and powers resilient economies. We structure finance to drive deals that maximize advanced technologies and promote energy independence. We help create efficient utilities and modern power grids. We promote broad-based economic opportunities in the global energy sector. We improve lives and livelihoods by addressing the critical intersections of energy with health, water, and food security.

Project Summary

Tetra Tech is providing energy expertise and related technical and material assistance to the Government of Ukraine. This project focuses on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. The scope of work includes addressing immediate challenges and physical damage to energy infrastructure, as well as preparing for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and long-term energy security.

Position Summary

Tetra Tech is recruiting for a Gas Infrastructure Specialist to play a key role in advancing Ukraine’s natural gas infrastructure. The specialist will lead complex activities focused on infrastructure modernization, gas sector business-processes improvement, digital transformation, optimization and EU integration.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead multifaceted natural gas infrastructure projects, emphasizing digital transformation, system modernization, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of strategies, such as for gas hub creation and/or dispatching capability development.
• Develop comprehensive roadmaps for digital transformation and modernization within Ukraine’s gas sector, clearly identifying improvement opportunities, viable solutions, and achievable timelines.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond proactively to developments and emerging issues within the gas sector; recommend strategic infrastructure enhancements to facilitate integration with adjacent energy markets.
• Draft concise and insightful reports to inform internal management, U.S. government counterparts, and other relevant stakeholders about the status and advancement of Ukraine’s natural and clean gas sectors.
• Contribute to policy, legislative, and regulatory drafting processes, offering expert analysis, recommendations, and responding to relevant industry consultations.
• Deliver clear, professional presentations and briefings to U.S. government representatives, Ukrainian stakeholders, and international partners on relevant natural and clean gas sector issues.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships through regular engagement and networking with key internal, local, and international stakeholders.
• Support the execution of gas related procurements to enhance resilience and prepare for future post-war reconstruction.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
• Demonstrate excellence in team and stakeholder engagement and coordination.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in oil and gas, energy, engineering, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in natural and/or clean gases projects, including managerial or team leadership roles
• High-level understanding of the value chain and issues in the gas sector of Ukraine as well as natural and clean gases infrastructure
• Demonstrable expertise in the principles of project economics, project lifecycle methodologies, and standard project deliverables
• Proven track record leading digitalization, modernization, optimization, or systems implementation projects within the natural gas sector
• Able to coordinate and prioritize work to meet competing deadlines while adhering to Tetra Tech’s governance standards and procedures
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, adept at building trust and productive working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; skilled in producing clear, concise, accurate, and timely documentation and reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English and Ukrainian
  
  

Preferred But Not Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in oil and gas, energy, engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of key systems and software specific to gas sector business processes and infrastructure operations (such as SCADA, gas network simulation tools, dispatching and balancing platforms, or asset management systems)
• Experience working on similar projects or other donor-funded projects (e.g., World Bank, EBRD, EU, USAID)
• Project management skills
  
  

Line Management Responsibility: N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position will require regular attendance at the office in Kyiv and may entail occasional travel within Ukraine for interaction with local stakeholders.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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Additional Information

• Organization: 154 ESI