What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Analyst - Energy Market Analysis position at Electric Power Engineers?
Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
We are seeking a seasoned Principal with a background in North American electricity markets. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients. You will support the delivery of projects, organize the work and manage client interaction.
In return, EPE offers significant professional development opportunities, competitive compensation package and a hybrid working arrangement. You will join a team known for its engagement, drive, and collaborative spirit.
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact :
Technical Duties
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence . For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
How We Support You
Travel : Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less )
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
We are designing the grid of the future!
We are seeking a seasoned Principal with a background in North American electricity markets. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to support our growth strategy and provide subject matter expertise both internally through coaching and developing staff as well as externally to our clients. You will support the delivery of projects, organize the work and manage client interaction.
In return, EPE offers significant professional development opportunities, competitive compensation package and a hybrid working arrangement. You will join a team known for its engagement, drive, and collaborative spirit.
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact :
Technical Duties
- Conduct market forecasts, simulations and analyses of schedules, prices, congestion and production costs
- Perform financial, commercial, and engineering due diligence, including assessments of project operations, siting and connection, market revenues, and contract provisions.
- Conduct research in an effective way, both independently and as part of a team.
- Strategize on project site selection and evaluate transmission-related opportunities to minimize congestion, curtailment risks and maximize market revenues.
- Forecast and advise on market instruments and incentives like financial transmission rights, renewable energy credits, production and investment tax credits.
- Act as a subject matter expert on market operations, design, rules, procedures and policy.
- Collaborate with other teams across EPE to strategize on common projects, market trends, regulatory changes, and investment opportunities.
- Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory bodies.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, market innovations, and best practices in the energy sector.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Lead the Energy Market Analysis team fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for EPE's energy market analysis services.
- Build strong relationships and contribute to client management, sales and business development activities.
- Manage project staffing, resource utilization, and staff development.
- Prepare scopes of work and responses to RFPs, defining scope, effort and time estimates.
- Engage with clients to understand and address project needs and concerns.
- Ensure quality and accuracy in all deliverables produced by the team.
- Oversee project timelines, ensuring completion on schedule, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
- Mentor junior team members, enhancing team knowledge and capabilities.
- Representing EPE at industry events, conferences and networking events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with expertise in techno-economic market analysis.
- Significant experience in market modeling and simulation through security constraint economic dispatch tools like PROMOD, PLEXOS, UPLAN.
- Significant experience in addressing strategic, economic and regulatory issues in the energy sector.
- Strong background in market optimization and market structures (PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, CAISO, IESO, AESO).
- Some experience in market analysis, operation, design, financial modeling and financing, contract negotiation.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and technological aptitude.
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence . For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
How We Support You
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Travel : Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less )
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.