Power Development Analyst (The Woodlands, Texas, United States)

Entergy • The Woodlands, TX

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide economics assessments and optimization in support of delivering real options in the form of power generation and energy storage projects that support the corporation's stated sustainability goals of reducing carbon emissions. Provide a range of market and technical analyses to support overall Power Development effort. This is a highly technical role at this level. In addition, incumbent is expected to mentor others and effectively lead technical coordination and integration efforts.

Requirements

• BS / BA in technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years' professional experience - Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent work experience.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills to mentor and lead others effectively and proactively take leadership assignments and perform successfully in those lead roles
• Extensive industry knowledge and very high-level analytical skills
• Requires deep technical knowledge of technical aspects of resource planning, including thorough understanding of analytical methods, expert analytical tool kit including highly functioning spreadsheet skills
• Requires expert knowledge of relevant planning and decision support models; research methods; relevant power markets; relevant market mechanics and protocols; commercial practices pertaining to power transactions; applicable aspects of utility regulation
• Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree (Economics, Finance, etc.)
• prior experience effectively performing in lead roles

Responsibilities

• Power Solutions Economics and Optimization - Develop economics assessments of potential power development solutions and provide optimized design structure around economics and sensitivities. Conduct highly complex analyses, including analyses utilizing specialized complex modeling tools. Present and effectively defend conclusions and recommendations
• Decision Support Analysis - Develop and provide full assessments, rapid responses, or easy to use models / rules of thumb to support development of power solutions.
• Market Analytics - Monitor and forecast market conditions in relevant power markets; Monitor market mechanics (e.g., MISO practices and protocols); Assess implications of current and projected market conditions on power development options. Summarized key findings, determine potential actions, and effectively present and defend conclusions and recommendations
• Technology Assessment - Monitor and forecast cost and technical capabilities of generation technologies including emerging technologies; Develop point of view information regarding generation technology alternatives.

What This Job Offers

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