Energy Markets Consultant (Power)

ICF • Reston, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

As a Consultant or Senior Consultant on the Power Markets team, you will support the delivery of market analysis, forecasting, and advisory projects for clients across North American power markets. You will conduct technical analyses, contribute to project deliverables, and collaborate with team members to solve complex challenges in the energy sector. This position is available remotely anywhere in the U.S. or in a hybrid arrangement from any U.S. ICF office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Consultant: 2+ years of experience in the North American electric power sector, with exposure to market analysis or forecasting.
• Senior Consultant: 5+ years of experience in the North American electric power sector, with exposure to market analysis or forecasting.
• Experience with production cost modeling tools (e.g., PROMOD, Plexos, or other Production Cost Models).
• Experience with market price analysis, congestion and curtailment analysis, nodal price analysis, and transmission congestion concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in power markets or energy consulting.
• Familiarity with major US market areas (ERCOT, PJM, ISONE, NYISO, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WECC, SERC).
• Advanced proficiency with power flow assessment tools (e.g., PowerGEM TARA, GE-PSLF, PSS-E, PowerWorld).
• Experience with financial analysis, asset valuation, or power plant development.
• Advanced skills in MS Office and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform market analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support power markets advisory projects.
• Conduct market analysis, production cost modeling (e.g., SCED), congestion and curtailment analysis, nodal price analysis, and revenue assessment of different technologies.
• Assist in preparing client deliverables, such as reports, presentations, and data visualizations.
• Support project managers in coordinating project tasks and timelines.
• Stay current on regulatory and market developments in North American power markets.
• Communicate technical findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Apply digital tools and analytics to enhance project outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees