Principal – Energy Market Analysis

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a seasoned energy-market professional to support its growth strategy and provide subject-matter expertise to clients and internal staff. The Principal works closely with senior leadership, supports project delivery, organizes work, manages client interactions, and coaches and develops staff. The role also leads the Energy Market Analysis team and contributes to marketing, sales, and business development. The position is remote in the US or Canada, with occasional travel of 10% or less; EPE also describes hybrid working arrangements and remote possibilities based on position.

EPE provides consulting expertise and energy-intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid-modeling challenges. The company works with power and energy clients globally and focuses on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid, including as a leader in renewables. The role offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment.

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

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on electricity 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 with EPE teams on projects, market trends, regulatory changes, and investment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, industry organizations, and regulatory bodies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, market innovations, and energy-sector best practices.
• 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 clients to understand and address project needs and concerns.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of team deliverables.
• Oversee project timelines and ensure completion on schedule, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior team members and enhance team knowledge and capabilities.
• Represent EPE at industry events, conferences, and networking events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Ownership Program.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested from day one.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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