Principal – Energy Market Analysis

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a seasoned Principal with a background in North American electricity markets. The role works closely with senior leadership to support the company’s growth strategy and provides subject matter expertise internally by coaching and developing staff, as well as externally to clients. The Principal supports project delivery, organizes work, and manages client interaction.

The Principal leads the Energy Market Analysis team, develops strategies for EPE’s energy market analysis services, and contributes to client management, marketing, sales, and business development. The role oversees project staffing and resources, scopes of work and RFP responses, client needs, project quality, budgets, timelines, and staff development. It also provides technical expertise on electricity-market operations, design, rules, policy, regulation, and commercial and financial analysis.

The position is remote in the US or Canada, with a hybrid working arrangement also described. Occasional travel may be needed, at 10% or less. EPE describes its work as consulting expertise and energy-intelligence software for power and energy clients, with a focus on renewables and building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with expertise in electricity market operations, design, analysis, or advisory services.
• Significant experience addressing strategic, economic, and regulatory issues in the energy sector.
• Strong background in one or more North American electricity markets and working familiarity with other key markets, such as PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, CAISO, IESO, and AESO.
• Some experience with FTRs, TSRs, RECs, ITC and PTC, PPA negotiation, and financial modeling.
• Experience in financial modeling and financing, or contract negotiation.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and technological aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on market operations, design, rules, procedures, processes, and policy.
• Research and interpret ISO/RTO and utility tariffs, market rules, operating manuals, business practices, and regulatory filings to determine their applicability and implications for clients.
• Assess proposed market reforms, emerging participation models, and developments affecting storage, distributed energy resources, flexible demand, large loads, and other technologies.
• Perform financial, commercial, and market due diligence, including assessments of project operations, market revenues, and contract provisions.
• Use data and transparent calculations to quantify impacts, test assumptions, compare alternatives, and support recommendations.
• Collaborate across EPE on common projects, market trends, regulatory changes, and investment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, industry organizations, and regulatory bodies.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, market innovations, and best practices in the energy sector.
• Lead the Energy Market Analysis team and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for EPE’s energy market analysis services.
• Contribute to client management, marketing, sales, and business development activities.
• Manage project staffing, resource utilization, and staff development.
• Prepare scopes of work and responses to RFPs, defining scope, effort, and time estimates.
• Engage with clients to understand and address project needs and concerns.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of team deliverables.
• Oversee project timelines and ensure on-schedule completion, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior team members to enhance team knowledge and capabilities.
• Represent EPE at industry events, conferences, and networking events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Ownership Program.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested from day one.
• Flexible work, including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.
• Significant professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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