Application Guide

How to Apply for Staff Engineer III - Energy Market Analysis

at Electric Power Engineers

🏢 About Electric Power Engineers

Electric Power Engineers is a specialized consulting firm focused on grid reliability and resiliency, working at the forefront of the energy transition. They offer a remote-first culture, allowing you to collaborate with top experts across the US while tackling complex challenges in power system modeling and market analysis.

About This Role

As a Staff Engineer III in Energy Market Analysis, you will lead production cost modeling, capacity expansion, and resource adequacy studies that directly inform utility and regulatory decisions. Your work will shape how the grid evolves to integrate renewables and maintain reliability, making a tangible impact on the sustainable energy future.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve running scenario analyses in PLEXOS to evaluate the impact of retiring coal plants on resource adequacy, then scripting in Python to automate data extraction from ISO databases. You'd collaborate with colleagues on model assumptions, review results, and draft a client presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations.

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🎯 Who Electric Power Engineers Is Looking For

  • Has deep hands-on experience with production cost models like PROMOD, PLEXOS, or UPLAN, and can independently build and validate study models.
  • Possesses strong analytical skills with Python, R, MATLAB, or SQL to automate data processing and perform sensitivity analyses.
  • Understands the operational nuances of multiple ISOs (e.g., PJM, MISO, ERCOT) and can translate market rules into modeling assumptions.
  • Thrives in a client-facing role, able to distill complex technical results into clear, persuasive reports and presentations.

📝 Tips for Applying to Electric Power Engineers

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific projects where you used PROMOD, PLEXOS, or UPLAN—mention the model and the type of study (e.g., resource adequacy, transmission).

2

In your cover letter, name-drop the ISOs you have experience with and briefly describe a challenge you solved in one of those markets.

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If you have experience with scripting for model automation (e.g., Python to batch-run scenarios), include a short example of how it improved efficiency.

4

Research Electric Power Engineers' recent projects or thought leadership (e.g., grid resilience studies) and reference them in your application to show genuine interest.

5

Prepare a portfolio or 1-page summary of a past modeling study you led, including assumptions, scenarios, and key results—this demonstrates your capability concretely.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your proficiency with production cost modeling tools (PROMOD, PLEXOS, etc.) and specific examples of studies you've completed.", 'Your understanding of multiple ISOs and how their market designs affect modeling assumptions.', 'Your ability to communicate complex results to non-technical stakeholders, emphasizing client-ready deliverables.', "Your enthusiasm for contributing to grid reliability and the clean energy transition, aligning with the company's mission."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Electric Power Engineers' recent case studies or white papers on grid resilience and renewable integration to understand their approach.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the specific ISOs mentioned in the job description (PJM, MISO, NEISO, etc.) and current hot topics like capacity market reforms or interconnection queue backlogs.
  • → Look up the company's leadership team on LinkedIn to understand their background and areas of expertise.
  • → Check if the company has published any webinars or talks about production cost modeling or energy market analysis.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a production cost model you built from scratch—what data sources did you use and how did you validate assumptions?
2 How would you model the impact of a new renewable energy zone in an ISO like ERCOT or MISO?
3 Describe a time you had to explain a complex modeling result to a client who lacked technical background.
4 What scripting or automation have you implemented to improve the efficiency of your modeling workflow?
5 How do you stay current with changes in ISO market rules and how do you incorporate them into your models?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume that doesn't explicitly list the modeling tools and ISOs you've worked with—be specific.
  • Overlooking the importance of scripting skills; even if the job says 'preferred', demonstrating proficiency in Python or R can set you apart.
  • Failing to show client-ready communication skills—your application and interview must convey that you can produce clear reports and presentations.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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