The candidate will be responsible to set up and run production cost models using Plexos/PROMOD or similar platforms. The candidate will support CES offerings to provide LMP forecasts, resource adequacy analysis and/or capacity expansion. The candidate will contribute to CES client deliverables by creating presentations or documents to explain the analyses done. The candidate will contribute to the core services of CES. This will include monitoring market developments and engaging in consulting projects. Qualified candidates for this position will be able to work independently and collaboratively and will possess strong communication and analytical skills. This is a full-time position.
Position Responsibilities
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Model development and execution: Developing production cost models for system level analysis at state/ISO/national level using proprietary software like PROMOD/PLEXOS or open-source frameworks like PyPSA, GridPath etc.
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Offerings and client deliverables: Contribute to standard offerings like long term LMP, ancillary services forecasts, state level studies and meaningfully contribute to specific client deliverables.
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Data Collection and Validation: Carry out relevant data collection, cleaning, aggregation, organization, presentation, and validation
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Template creation for model Input/Output: Setting templates to systematically input or output data to/from models developed in PROMOD/Plexos.
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Literature review: Studying publicly available documents to extract usable information for modeling purposes
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Provide analytical support: Provide necessary analytical support/value addition/improvement to ongoing projects in the wholesale/ retail electricity markets
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Software: Plexos, PROMOD, PyPSA, Python, Excel
- Relevant college degree or equivalent experience required. Masters Preferred.
- 1 to 3 years of experience with production cost modeling tools preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidates with working knowledge/background with PLEXOS/PROMOD
- Knowledge of energy storage concepts including grid level storage, behind the meter storage, energy storage and battery technology, renewables pairing, and energy storage dispatch modeling preferred.
- Strong analytical/quantitative skills required
- Flexibility to accommodate US work required.
- Knowledge of US RTO/ISO markets and/or Indian power grid preferred.
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills preferred
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively required
Positive attitude and strong work ethic required
Salary commensurate with experience and performance. First rate benefits package.
Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
