Principal Analyst - Energy Market Analysis

Core responsibilities:

• Lead and execute economic transmission planning studies to support grid planning, congestion mitigation, market efficiency, and transmission investment objectives for utilities and ISOs/RTOs
• Perform and oversee projects involving production cost modeling, capacity expansion analysis, resource adequacy analysis, and transmission project economic evaluations
• Develop study assumptions, scenarios, and sensitivities reflecting load growth, resource mix evolution, public policy drivers, and market design changes
• Interpret modeling results and translate complex technical findings into clear insights, recommendations, and client-ready deliverables, including reports and presentations

This role contributes to building a modern, secure, and resilient grid focused on renewable energy, making an impact on the communities served and the environment by transforming the future of energy.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in economic transmission planning, market analysis, or system planning within a utility, ISO/RTO, or consulting environment
• Strong experience with electric production cost modeling tools such as PLEXOS, PROMOD, UPLAN, or any software with similar functionality and purpose
• Strong background in market optimization, market structures, and transmission planning frameworks across ISO/RTOs (e.g., PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, CAISO, IESO, AESO), including familiarity with applicable tariffs and stakeholder processes

Compensation and benefits:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Work with industry leaders

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe for more than half a century, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges, with a focus on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.