Lead Energy Market Analyst - Remote

Overview

The Lead Energy Market Analyst, part of the Americas – Data and Insights team, will support Energy Exemplar’s growth in North America by identifying customer use cases, shaping go-to-market strategies, and providing thought leadership. Acting as a subject matter expert, they will understand customer challenges, propose solutions and develop products using Energy Exemplar tools and dataset.

In Short

• Hands on modeling experience in several ISOs (eg ERCOT)
• Experience with nodal power flow modeling and ability to discuss nodal concepts such as LMPs, congestion, contingencies, LODF, etc.
• Self-Starter and ability to work independently
• 7+ years of experience with direct Energy Modeling and Power Market Analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and learn new techniques
• Experience in creating and analyzing energy data sets for power models
• Production cost market modeling knowledge and experience
• Experience with nodal market modeling is required
• Experience working at a market operator, project developer, trading firm, consultancy or at a utility in planning, transmission or commercial operations would be an asset
• Knowledge of one or more energy economic modeling tools: PLEXOS, Aurora, PROMOD, PSO, MarketAnalytics and/or PROSYM

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of energy markets & associated economics
• Ability to communicate complex subject matter in an easy-to-understand manner
• Strong commercial awareness
• Top-down approach to problem solving – ability to see the big picture
• Strong interpersonal presence and skills - demonstrated ability to build rapport
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Self-driven, results-orientated with a positive outlook and a focus on quality
• Thorough knowledge of standard Microsoft programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Benefits

• Strong desire for personal and career advancement
• Four-year degree in Economics (preferred), Electric Engineering (Power Systems preferred), or Mathematics
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred
• Prior experience in building fundamental energy market models
• Knowledge of PLEXOS or other mathematically based optimization tools