Lead Nodal Analyst - Transmission

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are having to navigate the complexities of the energy ecosystem. We seek to enable our customers to do so with confidence.

Our mission: Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions.

Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, Energy Exemplar’s PLEXOS®modeling and simulation software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. On one unified platform, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are revolutionizing the energy ecosystem and seamlessly planning for the future of energy with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry:

• Finalist for the 2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards in the 'Technologies of Change' category 

• Finalist for the 2024 Go:Tech Awards in the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology’ category

• 2022 USEA/USAID Corporate Volunteer of the Year  

• 2022 Impact Award Winner for our impact on the energy industry and the current energy transition 

At Energy Exemplar, we believe in empowering our people by offering flexibility in how, when, and where they work. This flexibility has been a cornerstone of our success, fueling significant growth over the years, with the company expanding at an impressive rate of approximately 30% year over year. We understand that the best results come when our team members can balance their professional and personal lives, so we support various working arrangements that help you thrive.

We don’t just celebrate the excellence of our products but champion the quality of our people. They own their outcomes and perform to their best – every day. whether you're working from home, in the office, or on the go. Our flexible work culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and trust, making it easier to stay engaged and connected, no matter where you are.That’s what makes us who we are and a great place to work. Our core values ‘Customer Success’,‘One Global Team’,‘Integrity and Ownership’ and ‘Innovation Excellence’ reflect the way we work and are always at the forefront of everything we do.

About the Position

As a member of the Americas Solutions team, first and foremost the candidate will become a subject matter expert in energy markets and nodal modelling. Working with clients and prospects such as System Operators, Transmission Operators, Regulators, Renewable Developers, Utilities and public entities/governmental organizations.

The ideal candidate will already have a strong background in energy market economics, be familiar with wholesale market trends, and an understanding of the key market drivers. Furthermore, the candidate should have a good understanding of how fundamental models can be utilized by market participants to support decision making.

• Use of fundamental market modelling tools to forecast energy prices and cross border flows in short-, medium- and long-term time horizons. Use of market modelling for congestion analysis and basis outlook.
• How to apply models to optimize strategy for participation in secondary markets (Balancing Markets, Ancillary Services Markets, etc). Evaluation of impact of disruptive technologies on longer term energy markets.
• Use of Modelling to support strategic/investment decisions.
• The role has two primary objectives: Firstly, supporting the sales team by providing domain and technical expertise throughout the sales process and support business development by generating thought leadership for consumption in the market; Secondly lead projects to deliver energy market models and to implement Energy Exemplar’s PLEXOS software;

In a model delivery function, the Energy Market Analyst will also perform project implementation functions:

• Lead requirements gathering workshops with the objective to understand customers desired outcomes.
• Design innovative modelling approaches, primarily using the PLEXOS software, to deliver upon customer needs. This may be via enhancing Energy Exemplar standard simulation ready datasets, or building models from the ground up based upon customers own data.
• Provide guidance on industry best practices and modelling. Where necessary, work with customer to develop market assumptions as input to the models.
• Help customers to analyse the models and understand the outcomes. Where outcomes do not align with customer expectations, make recommendations to modify the underlying data or modelling assumptions.
• Perform model calibration in order to align model outcomes with historical benchmarks.
• Provide consultation around how customers can use PLEXOS as a tool to enable strategic changes within their organization. Define business process and change management programs.
• Develop test plans and implement various test cases. Work with the product support team to resolve issues.
• Provide training on the use of the PLEXOS modelling software.

In a business development capacity, the Energy Market Analyst will perform the following functions:

• Create Proof of Concept studies by developing models which demonstrate the potential of Energy Exemplar’s solution to meet customer needs.
• Support the sales team in meetings with prospective clients. Understand the prospects business challenges and propose innovative solutions based upon Energy Exemplar product offerings.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Work with product management to provide feedback on market requirements and enhance the product roadmap.
• Create technical proposal documents and respond to RFI’s/RFP’s.
• Respond to technical questions related to Energy Exemplar solutions.
• Carry out research and understand trends and developments in North American energy markets, providing thought-leadership towards customers.
• Starting from Energy Exemplar energy market simulation ready data sets, develop original energy market studies on trending topics.
• Present studies at conferences and/or EE sponsored webinars.

This customer-facing role requires strong modeling skills, domain expertise, and excellent communication. Successful candidates should be outgoing, professional, driven, and adaptable in a dynamic environment. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with key energy market players, and tackle critical challenges shaping the industry's future.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Knowledge of electricity markets, power trading or electrical systems Planning & Operations (e.g. nodal pricing, congestion analysis, balancing markets, etc)
• 3 - 4 years’ experience in energy markets with a strong understanding of energy economics and market fundamentals, energy systems operation and/or engineering
• Experience in energy market supply and demand modelling via optimization/unit commitment (preferably via commercial tools such as PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, UPlan, Dayzer, etc)
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal presence and skills - demonstrated ability to build rapport
• Proficient with corporate productivity and web presentation tools
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Self-driven, results-orientated with a positive outlook and a focus on quality
• Thorough knowledge of standard Microsoft programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Sense of urgency for goal achievement
• Strong desire for personal and career advancement
• A Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Economics, Operations Research or similar degree. Ideally the candidate should have specialisation in Electricity Systems (and/or Markets).
• Knowledge of nodal production cost models

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunities employer and we value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing and fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self and help us build an inclusive world together!To support you in being the best version of yourself during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.