Senior Associate, Grid Integration and Markets - Carbon-Free Electricity Program
Core
Analyze and model power systems from physical and technoeconomic perspectives to inform market and regulatory reforms for clean energy integration.
Role type
Senior Associate, power systems analyst and market strategist
Builds
National-level grid flexibility assessments, cost savings estimates for grid-forming resources, regulatory frameworks for large load integration, and thought leadership on power sector challenges.
Domain
Energy transition, power systems, electricity markets, and grid regulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
power system analysis, technoeconomic modeling, grid regulation expertise, market design knowledge, project execution, data synthesis, hypothesis development, tool quality control, technical writing, public speaking
Preferred skills
utility industry experience, deregulated market knowledge, demand flexibility expertise, energy storage business models, distributed energy integration, transmission planning, stakeholder engagement
Technologies
power flow models, production cost models, resource adequacy models, accreditation methods, automation tools, AI
Responsibilities
Conduct power system analysis to evaluate grid flexibility needs and identify market mechanisms; Estimate cost savings from grid-forming resources; Develop planning approaches to avoid stranded assets; Support regulators in creating integration frameworks; Co-author thought leadership products; Mentor staff on modeling tools; Research novel analytical options; Create presentations and write reports; Contribute to conferences and media; Travel internationally up to 20%.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project management