Energy Markets Analyst

Overview

Energy Market Analyst role supporting ICF in developing accurate, timely, high-quality products and services across power sector modeling and market analysis projects. Fixed-term role of 2 years.

What you'll do

• Collect and analyze data for power sector modeling projects, including technology characterizations, regional load and energy demand data, and emissions control technologies cost and performance.
• Perform production cost modeling and transmission congestion analysis of power markets.
• Assist in modeling and analysis of nodal power markets, including financial calculations and other standard asset valuation-related tasks.
• Assist in load flow analysis of transmission and distribution systems, including steady state, contingency, and dynamic analysis.
• Lead data input and output processes and maintain datasets and templates required for nodal power markets modeling.
• Research and keep the broader group updated on latest power market developments in prominent ISO/RTO markets that influence power price forecasts, electric transmission congestion and other power price fundamentals.
• Perform advanced quantitative analysis of transmission systems around the world to assess and forecast electric reliability, transmission bottlenecks, and regulatory effects.
• Support modeling and policy analysis related to transmission, renewable energy, smart grid and distribution.
• Develop code and macros to process and manage large datasets.
• Prepare high-quality written and electronic products.

What you'll need

• A master's degree in Power / Energy systems, or a bachelor's in electrical engineering (stated as a must).
• 0-2 years of production cost modeling and/or economic power market analysis experience (including internships).
• Experience in production cost modeling using industry-standard models such as GE-MAPS, PROMOD, GridView, or PLEXOS.
• Basic knowledge of industry-standard power flow tools such as GE-PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, CYMDIST.
• Ability to demonstrate strong quantitative and/or modeling skills, specifically database management and data analysis skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel and VBA).
• Knowledge of Excel macro programming and other programming languages.
• Good research skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Works collaboratively with the project team and client to achieve established goals.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of linear optimization and energy and environmental markets.

Details

• Location: Bangalore/Delhi, India.
• Fixed-term role for 2 years.
• Applicants must submit the application directly; applications submitted by bots or third-party applications may be excluded.
• Candidates may not use AI tools to generate or assist with interview responses unless an accommodation is arranged in advance.