Energy Markets Consultant/Senior Energy Markets Consultant

ICF•Boston, MA

1d•$74,090 - $125,954•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking an Energy Markets Consultant / Senior Consultant to join our growing Power Markets practice. In this role, you will work with leading energy industry participants to evaluate investment opportunities, forecast market outcomes, assess risks, and develop strategies in an increasingly complex energy environment. You will contribute to projects involving power market forecasting, asset valuation, transmission and interconnection analysis, renewable energy development, battery energy storage systems (BESS), resource adequacy, data center load growth, and energy transition initiatives. Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you will gain exposure to a broad range of technical, financial, and strategic issues affecting U.S. electricity markets while developing expertise that directly influences major investment and business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, Mathematics, Energy Systems, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
Consultant: Bachelor’s degree AND 2 to 4+ years of experience in energy markets, power systems, energy economics, market analysis, consulting, trading, utility planning, or a related field
Consultant: Master’s degree AND 1 to 3+ years of experience in energy markets, power systems, energy economics, market analysis, consulting, trading, utility planning, or a related field
Senior Consultant: Bachelor’s degree AND 5 to 8+ years of experience in energy markets, power systems, energy economics, market analysis, consulting, trading, utility planning, or a related field
Senior Consultant: Master’s degree AND 4 to 7+ years of experience in energy markets, power systems, energy economics, market analysis, consulting, trading, utility planning, or a related field
Analytical and problem-solving skill experience
Experience using Excel and quantitative analysis tools
Experience with Python, R, SQL, or similar programming languages

Nice To Haves

Experience with power market simulation and forecasting tools such as PROMOD®, PLEXOS®, Aurora®, PSLF®, or similar platforms
Understanding of U.S. wholesale power markets, market design, transmission systems, resource adequacy, and generation economics
Experience supporting renewable energy, battery storage, transmission, utility, or infrastructure investment projects
Knowledge of asset valuation, project finance, M&A due diligence, or investment analysis
Experience using Python, R, SQL, Power BI, or other advanced analytical tools
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, generative AI, and AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to improve market analysis, research, forecasting, data processing, automation, and client deliverables
Interest in emerging topics including energy transition, data center load growth, electrification, battery storage, transmission expansion, and grid modernization
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Intellectual curiosity and desire to continuously learn about energy markets and emerging technologies
Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Strong attention to detail, initiative, and commitment to client service

Responsibilities

Perform quantitative, economic, and technical analyses of U.S. power markets using commercial market models, proprietary tools, and large datasets.
Develop long-term forecasts of energy, capacity, ancillary service, and renewable energy market outcomes.
Evaluate renewable energy, battery storage, conventional generation, transmission, and emerging energy investments.
Analyze market fundamentals including load growth, fuel prices, transmission congestion, generation retirements, policy changes, and new resource additions.
Support interconnection and transmission analyses, including assessments of queue activity, network upgrade costs, congestion impacts, and project economics.
Assist with asset valuations, project financing analyses, acquisition due diligence, and M&A support engagements.
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance ICF's proprietary forecasting methodologies, databases, and analytical tools.
Prepare client presentations, technical reports, and market insights that effectively communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
Support business development initiatives through market research, proposal preparation, conference participation, and thought leadership.