Energy Policy Consultant

Energy Strategies

13h • Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for an Energy Policy Consultant to join our Transmission and Energy Markets group. In this role, you’ll support a diverse set of projects across the Western Interconnection, contributing research, analysis, and insights that help our clients make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. This position is a great fit if you enjoy digging into data, translating complex issues into clear insights, and collaborating with a small but highly skilled team. This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in energy markets, policy, and transmission – particularly in the West. Learn directly from colleagues with decades of industry experience. Contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of clean energy and the grid. Grow your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Environmental Policy, Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex topics in writing and presentations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with small teams and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, critical thinking capability, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Ideally, candidates will have 3+ years of experience in utility operations, policy, or regulatory functions or in a related field at a market operator or other regional entity
• Familiarity with the Western Interconnection and electricity market challenges.
• Experience managing projects, large datasets, or analytical processes.
• Passion for the future of the grid, including technologies like energy storage, transmission, and clean generation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client engagements by performing both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including general research and basic spreadsheet modeling.
• Support senior staff in project management, report writing, and development of PowerPoint summaries to answer key project questions, and in the development of regulatory comments and filings.
• Support in assessing various transmission and interconnection-related questions for generation developers and large load customers.
• Participate in industry meetings, summarize key takeaways, and highlight implications of complex market and policy rules into easy-to-understand outcomes for clients.
• Assist in developing client comments for stakeholder venues such as CAISO initiatives, the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), Markets+, SPP’s RTO Expansion, the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP), and state utility dockets.
• Collaborate on business development by creating and organizing data, tools, and information for future projects.
• Ensure work is completed within budgets, timelines, and client expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and performance. Significant bonus opportunity in the shorter-term and on an annual basis.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% company match.
• Health insurance (90% employer covered).
• Paid time off and company holidays to recharge and refresh.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and conference participation.
• Exposure to high-impact projects that shape clean energy development and transmission strategy.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to senior technical leaders.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to engage in industry networks and client relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level