Energy AnalystSr Energy Analyst (PowerVAL)
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 95000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst PowerVAL
Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office but remote work is possible for a highly experienced candidate.
Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time.
Your Impact at Ascend
As part of the Ascend Team you will support leading edge decision analysis for battery and renewable project development & operation leading project work with clients as they site size and evaluate potential development. Wed like someone who brings industry expertise a fresh perspective and a desire to make a big impact. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the power industry including economics finance or engineering and exhibits high levels of leadership and professionalism. We are seeking talented individuals with a serious commitment to energy analytics and the evolution of the grid towards greater renewable and storage penetration.
Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The companys offerings enable decision makers in power supply procurement and investment markets to plan operate monetize and manage risk across any energy asset portfolio. From real-time to 30-year horizons their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments.
PowerVALsignificantly expands the functionality of Ascends market-leading energy project valuation tool to encompass solar storage wind hybrid and thermal projects across the US and provides developers investors and utilities with bankable and regulatory accepted wholesale and retail price forecasts. Utilizing 20 year nodal sub-hourly price forecasts produced by the Market Intelligence team PowerVAL software determines the value of projects at specific locations by performing comprehensive dispatch simulations and optimizing system operations to match our customers specific use cases.
Job Responsibilities &Essential Functions
- Lead quantitative analysis and work to deliver on-time results to clients
- Provide clients with expertise in the areas of analytic modeling for revenue forecasts and asset valuation risk management and renewable integration
- Devise new approaches to represent results that provide support for decision analysis
- Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations
- Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations
- Solve complex analytic problems to make mission critical decisions for energy supply
- Serve as a technical resource for scoping building deploying and launch activities
Required Skills and Knowledge
- 1 years prior experience (5 years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in energy with a utility consulting firm government or non-profit with a focus on energy.
- Understanding of energy modeling system and methods
- Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams
- Demonstrated track record of working with clients and team
- Strong interpersonal skills written and verbal communicationteamwork skills organization and work ethic
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision
- Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data
Education &Experience
- Masters or PhD; advanced degrees in economics engineering and energy preferred
- Proficiency with analytic software programming (R Python or other languages) preferred
- Previous experience in project management
- Knowledge of deregulated power markets operationsand/or DER programs
Compensation
$80000 - $95000 Energy Analyst
$95000 - $125000 Senior Analyst
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.
We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits including medical dental vision short- and long-term disability parental leave dependent care spending account and a 401k plan.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Experience
- HVAC
- Territory Management
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Contracts
