Senior Power Markets Associate (Interconnection & Transmission)

Senior Power Markets Associate (Interconnection & Transmission)

Location:

Reston, VA (Preferred)

Hybrid U.S. ICF Office

Remote U.S.

ICF is seeking a talented Senior Power Markets Associate to join our dynamic team. Experienced Power Markets Managers are also encouraged to apply as well. As a subject-matter expert in interconnection and transmission issues in Midwest and PJM power markets, you’ll play a crucial role in providing strategic consulting services to our commercial and public clients.

As the Senior Power Markets Associate, you will focus on interconnection and transmission consulting for the MISO, SPP and PJM regions. Your expertise will help our clients navigate the interconnection queue process in these markets and help them successfully secure the interconnection agreement.  You’ll play a crucial role in providing strategic consulting services to our clients.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Transmission Consulting: Lead and oversee projects related to transmission network upgrades necessitated by generation interconnection requests in MISO and SPP markets.
• Interconnection Assessment: Perform and review power flow simulations of the interconnection queue process in MISO,SPP, and PJM
• Interconnection Strategy: Advise clients on optimal interconnection strategy based on simulation results
• Market Analysis and Forecasting: Provide insights into Midwest power market trends, pricing, and regulatory developments.
• Client Engagement: Communicate effectively with a diverse client base (renewable developers and transmission utilities), addressing their unique needs and challenges.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and coordinate with remote junior staff, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.
• Collaboration: Work closely with ICF senior management on key business decisions related to interconnection and transmission offerings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years in the North American electric power sector, including market analysis and forecasting for Senior Associate
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Software:  3+ years fluency in power flow assessment packages (PowerGEM TARA, GE-PSLF, PSS-E or PowerWorld)
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, and a passion for driving positive change in the energy industry.
• 3 + years knowledge of SPP, MISO, and PJM markets, transmission systems, and regulatory frameworks

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in any of the aforementioned fields or closely related areas
• 5+ years in the North American electric power sector, including market analysis and forecasting
• Power Markets Management experience, interconnection and transmission consulting for the MISO, SPP and PJM regions
• Project and people management experience
• Advanced knowledge of SPP, MISO, and PJM markets, transmission systems, and regulatory frameworks
• Advanced consulting background preferred
• Advanced MS Office capabilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills

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