Energy Modeling Senior / Consultant | Power Systems & Resource Planning

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Summary

Energy Modeling Senior / Consultant | Power Systems & Resource Planning

Join our team as an Energy Engineer focused on Energy Modeling Frameworks, where you’ll contribute directly to our resource planning efforts to ensure reliable, sustainable, and compliant energy solutions. This role combines technical modeling expertise with regulatory insight, providing a unique opportunity to support power systems and optimize energy strategies.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Model Development & Support: Utilize advanced IRP modeling software (such as PLEXOS, Aurora, Strategist, SERVM) to develop, maintain, and support robust energy models, ensuring they accurately reflect power systems, energy markets, and regulatory frameworks.
• Scenario Analysis: Conduct detailed simulations to assess the impact of various scenarios on power system performance, helping guide resource planning and operational strategies.
• Data Analysis: Analyze complex datasets using Python, R, or SQL to derive actionable insights, identify trends, and support decision-making processes.
• Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring: Ensure models adhere to relevant codes, standards, and regulations. Proactively monitor regulatory changes and evaluate their effects on modeling and resource planning processes.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and review comprehensive documentation for regulatory filings, compliance reports, and internal decision-making purposes.

 

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong expertise in energy modeling software and experience with power systems and energy markets.
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL) with a proven track record of extracting meaningful insights.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and the ability to assess and adapt to regulatory changes.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, capable of presenting complex information to varied stakeholders.

 

Apply today to join a team where your expertise in energy modeling will drive impactful, sustainable energy solutions!

Minimum Requirements

Energy Modeling Senior  | Power Systems & Resource Planning

• BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar quantitative field
• PLUS six (6) years related business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.

Energy Modeling Consultant | Power Systems & Resource Planning

•  BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar quantitative field
• PLUS eight (8) years related business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.

 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills including a thorough knowledge of a commonly used industry programming language to modify large data sets and extensive experience in the applied use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word is desired. 

 

Additional Requirements: 

• Knowledge of principles of economic unit commitment/dispatch, wholesale market operations and the functional and economic characteristics of Company power resources and the interconnected system is desired.
• Knowledge of natural gas markets including contracts, and utilization within a power plant.
• Must have strong communication, presentation and writing skills.
• May be responsible for leading teams in evaluations and implementation of solutions 

Major Accountabilities

1) Conducts advanced analysis of energy markets, system operations, or other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques. As well as trains and supports team members in less complex analysis
2) Develops and presents information and/or presentations to leaders and executives highlighting or recommending resource plan alternatives based on market trends and conditions, wholesale market changes or other analytical findings critical to the business.
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