PLEXOS Modeling Consultant

• Develop PLEXOS production simulation (ST) and/or capacity expansion (LT) models that address client-specific questions and/or forecast future market fundamentals over a multi-year period • Strategize on best modeling approaches to tackle specific questions and discuss the analysis plan with our expert PLEXOS modeling team and project leads • Gather relevant data from clients and a range of available sources and translate this information to be represented and modeled accurately • Apply core QA/QC best practices to debug simulation cases, view and critically assess results, refine model setup and cases, and recommend additional scenarios to explore • Translate results of simulation cases and research into clear visual representations • Make modifications to existing E3 cases and tools to improve functionality and/or efficiency • Assist the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing and preparing entire subsections of reports and papers, and helping with additional customer requests • Conduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to make reasonable assumptions and produce appropriate solutions, at times with incomplete information. • Deliver sections of presentations to customers and reply to questions • Proactively track actual performance of work performed against the established plan, with ongoing communication with the Director or Manager • Capture project learnings and repeatable products and work samples for future use according to knowledge management processes • Assist in proposal writing as needed • Assist with internal initiatives as needed

• 1-3 years of experience using systems such like PLEXOS software and/or EnCompass for production simulation (ST) and/or capacity expansion (LT) applications • Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering, economics, computer science, optimization, public policy or related field • 3-5+ years of related experience in an energy-related field • Detailed-oriented approach to designing models and critically assessing results • Prior experience specifically addressing renewable energy and climate change issues and/or demonstrated advanced-level academic related project work • Demonstrated hands-on experience, academic project work, or extensive knowledge in or related to one of our Practice Areas: Climate Pathways and Electrification, Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets and Integrated System Planning. • You work collaboratively and help each member of your team to do their finest work, aware that each brings different experiences to the table • You find joy in translating technical concepts to broader audiences • You take ownership of your work, proactively seeking out answers to questions and enjoy finding creative solutions to issues you encounter • Aptitude to write and communicate clearly • Passionate about the transition to a low-carbon economy • Demonstrated success guiding ideas, people, and projects • Strong organizational and time management techniques • High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; programming knowledge and experience are also valued • Desire to work in a dynamic office environment with other staff