Senior Energy Market Analyst (Remote Based, Canada)

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.

The Lead Energy Market Analyst, part of the Americas – Data and Insights team, will support Energy Exemplar’s growth in North America by identifying customer use cases, shaping go-to-market strategies, and providing thought leadership. Acting as a subject matter expert, they will understand customer challenges, propose solutions and develop products using Energy Exemplar tools and dataset.

The role is heavily focused on modelling, requiring expertise in energy market fundamentals. The analyst will build and oversee production of energy market models using PLEXOS. Candidates should have strong modelling skills, fundamental nodal modelling experience, customer engagement abilities, and a proactive, adaptable mindset.

• Hands on modeling experience in several ISOs (eg ERCOT)

• Experience with nodal power flow modeling and ability to discuss nodal concept such as LMPs, congestion, contingencies, LODF, etc.

• Self-Starter and ability to work independently

• 4+ years of experience with direct Energy Modeling and Power Market Analysis

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and learn new techniques

• Experience in creating and analyzing energy data sets for power models

• Production cost market modeling knowledge and experience

• Experience with nodal market modeling is required

• Experience working at a market operator, project developer, trading firm, consultancy or at a utility in planning, transmission or commercial operations would be an asset

• Knowledge of one or more energy economic modeling tools: PLEXOS, Aurora, PROMOD, PSO, MarketAnalytics and/or PROSYM

• Strong organizational skills

• Expert skills using Excel, Power BI and similar tools

• Experience with Python a plus.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of energy markets & associated economics

• Ability to communicate complex subject matter in an easy-to-understand manner

• Strong commercial awareness

• Top-down approach to problem solving – ability to see the big picture

• Strong interpersonal presence and skills - demonstrated ability to build rapport

• 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

• Four-year degree in Economics (preferred), Electric Engineering (Power Systems preferred), or Mathematics

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred

• Prior experience in building fundamental energy market models

• Knowledge of PLEXOS or other mathematically based optimization tools

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.