Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Experts
Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Experts
Charles River AssociatesWashington, DC
30+ days ago
Job type
Full-time
Job description
Responsibilities
Acting as a principal custodian of some of the Energy practice’s power and natural gas market models, including capacity expansion models, production cost models, storage models, reliability models, and revenue requirement models.
Performing a broad range of quantitative consulting tasks such as developing power and gas market scenarios and assumptions, evaluating new energy technologies, calculating LCOEs, and running market simulations and interpreting results.
Managing and contributing to engagements involving utility integrated resource plans, commercial due diligence of power plants and energy infrastructure, reliability and RTO assessments, and other power and gas sector analysis
Supporting the development of industry leading models through research and analysis, programming, and model vetting in areas like reliability (LOLE), resource adequacy (ELCC), storage, and EV / DER penetration.
Developing presentations and reports to concisely, comprehensively, and accurately share findings with clients on complex matters.
Presenting to senior- and mid-level staff of clients
Overseeing junior staff in the production of reports, presentations, and market analyses.
Job Qualifications
Background in operations research, economics, computer science, finance, or engineering
Master’s degree preferred
A minimum two years of professional experience in power and / or natural gas market modeling using tools like AURORAxmp, PLEXOS, PROMOD, and Encompass.
Strong interest in and knowledge of power and natural gas market modeling and solving client challenges that depend on this modeling
Excellent presentation skills and writing ability
Strong problem solving abilities and resourcefulness
Working well in a team environment, and willingness to provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff members
Previous project and client management required
Can be located in Boston or Washington DC; hybrid working environment