What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Market Analyst - Power position at Saur Energy International?
What You’ll Be Doing….
What you’ll need….
- Collecting and analyzing data for power sector modeling projects (i.e., technology characterizations, regional load and energy demand data, emissions control technologies cost and performance)
- Perform production cost modeling and transmission congestion analysis of power markets
- Assist in modeling and analysis of nodal power markets including financial calculations and other standard asset valuation related tasks
- Assist in load flow analysis of transmission and distribution systems, including steady state, contingency, and dynamic analysis
- Lead data input, output processes and maintain datasets, templates required for nodal power markets modeling.
- Research and keep the broader group updated on latest power market developments in prominent ISO/RTO markets that influence power price forecasts, electric transmission congestion and other factors that influence power price fundamentals.
- Perform advanced quantitative analysis of transmission systems around the world to assess and forecast the future of electric reliability, transmission bottlenecks, and regulatory effects, among other parameters
- Support modeling and policy analysis related to transmission, renewable energy, smart grid and distribution
- Developing code and macros to process and manage large datasets
- Preparing high-quality written and electronic products
What you’ll need….
- Master's degree in Power / Energy systems or Bachelor's in electrical engineering is must.
- 1 years of production cost modeling, and/or economic power market analysis experience (including internships)
- Experience in production cost modeling using industry-standard models such as GE-MAPS, PROMOD, GridView or PLEXOS
- Basic knowledge of industry-standard power flow tools such as GE-PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, CYMDIST
- Ability to demonstrate strong quantitative and/or modeling skills, specifically database management and data analysis skills
- Knowledge of linear optimization and energy and environmental markets is an advantage
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel and VBA) skills
- Knowledge of Excel macro programming and other programming languages
- Good research skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Works collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals.