Congestion Modeling Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Congestion Modeling Analyst. Location: 812 San Antonio Street, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78701 (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Use production cost modeling tools to generate electricity price forecasts for U.S. Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).
• Develop and manage databases for production cost models and congestion analysis.
• Provide price, revenue, and curtailment forecasts for renewable energy projects;
• Support decision-making processes with electricity market analysis;
• Conduct impact assessments of market and regulatory changes on project revenues.
• Analyze historical congestion drivers using power system modeling software.
• Deliver price forecasts to support energy trading activities;
• Maintain expertise in RTO markets and transmission planning.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in power system analysis or a similar role;
• Proficiency in power system modeling software (TARA, PSS/E, or PowerWorld Simulator).
• Strong skills in programming languages (Python or R) and SQL database queries.
• Knowledge of optimal power flow, transmission planning, and U.S. RTO/ISO practices.

Benefits:

• Fully paid medical premium.
• Generous parental leave package;
• Career development & growth opportunities;
• Competitive paid vacation allowance.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid work model (office & home-based).
• Telecommuting possible but must reside near Austin, TX.