Senior Energy Market Modeler – Optimization, Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop data and models while employing advanced optimization techniques for capacity expansion, production costs, and integrated resource planning.

• Execute client deliverables through modeling, presentations, writing, report and paper subsections, and additional client requests.

• Design and spearhead co-optimization efforts across generation, transmission, distribution, demand-side resources, and fuels amidst uncertainty.

• Create and implement techno-economic frameworks to assess system reliability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

• Investigate electricity markets, power system reliability, optimization methods, market design, policy ramifications, and emerging technologies.

• Suggest innovative ideas and concepts for next-generation power systems.

• Convert quantitative simulation and research findings into clear visual formats and actionable insights.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams catering to utilities, ISOs, and large energy consumers.

• Assist in writing proposals and crafting innovative client-solution strategies.

• Act as a technical point of contact for clients, lead detailed discussions, present analytical results, and contribute to external thought leadership.

• Support client satisfaction and retention in collaboration with project and account leads.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in operations research, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Applied/Quantitative Economics, or a related field, along with 3+ years of experience in the energy sector.

• An equivalent combination of education and directly relevant professional experience in place of an advanced degree, evidenced by 6+ years of experience in the energy field.

• Proficiency in optimization theory, techno-economic analysis, and power system planning.

• Practical experience with capacity expansion and production cost tools such as PLEXOS, IPM, Encompass, or GenX.

• Strong programming and modeling capabilities in Python, Julia, and GAMS.

• Familiarity with commercial solvers including CPLEX, Gurobi, and Xpress-MP.

• Competence in managing large datasets and conducting stochastic or scenario-based analyses.

• Detail-oriented approach to model design and critical evaluation of outcomes.

• Outstanding communication skills for presenting technical results to varied audiences.

• Understanding of security-constrained economic dispatch and the fundamentals of power systems.

• Knowledge of econometrics, market economics, and regulatory frameworks.

• Experience in academic writing, stakeholder engagement, or policy analysis.

• Background in energy transition, co-optimization challenges, or advanced academic project work.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proven ability to leverage AI and introduce creative technological solutions in the workplace.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for advancement.

• Hybrid or US Remote work options available.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, religious practices, disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sincerely held religious beliefs.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity workplace.

• Confidential support for reasonable accommodations.