Energy Math and Economist Jobs

Senior Operations Analyst
Atlanta, GA

Summary In this position, the applicant would be responsible for analyzing and executing the natural gas and power operations of Catalyst Energy, a multi-state energy marketing company. The applicant would be have responsibility for daily operational decisions, retail pricing model maintenance, hedging, and dispatch strategies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Primary • Nominate, on a daily basis, gas and power for delivery to the company’s customers • Manage, on a daily basis, the company’s exposure to its fixed price portfolio and hedge that exposure accordingly • Manage, on a daily basis, Catalyst’s Interruptible portfolio • Track and optimize the dispatch of natural gas and power to minimize costs • On a daily basis, forecast load requirements • On a monthly basis, tie out operations with accounting • On an ad hoc basis, provide reports to various counterparties on the state of operations (storage levels, first of month forecasts, end of season targets, WACOGs) • On a seasonal basis, forecast injections and withdrawals Secondary • Provide quotes for large commercial customers • Hire and train junior staff as the company’s expansion warrants Regular Work Hours and Special Availability Will be asked to work beyond normal schedule to meet important deadlines. Will work nominal time on weekends to oversee nominations. Education College degree required. Concentration in quantitative discipline such as economics, math, engineering required, advanced degree preferred. Required Skills/Experience Must have at least 3 years within the energy industry. Must have experience with statistical modeling. Experience in the power industry preferred.

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Analyst - Market Research and Evaluation
Seattle, WA

Energy Market Innovations (EMI), headquartered in downtown Seattle, Washington, places a high priority on developing and enhancing clean-energy solutions for clients in the electric and gas utility industries. Specializing in the development of strategies to support energy efficiency and renewable energy investments, EMI offers a unique consulting approach in that we emphasize not only the technical dimensions of energy issues, but also the market and organizational challenges as well. Our clients count on us to guide them toward innovation with fresh, new approaches that result in well-reasoned, insightful, and creative solutions. We offer a flexible, fun, and collaborative working environment and encourage each other’s creativity and intellectual curiosity to drive value for our client’s needs. Currently, EMI is seeking an Analyst to join its Market Research and Evaluation team. This position is responsible for researching, collecting, and analyzing data to support the successful completion of consulting engagements. The opportunity offers a significant level of responsibility and potential for direct client interaction within a very entrepreneurial work environment. You will be afforded the opportunity to apply both creative and analytical talents with a high degree of ownership in the work being undertaken. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1. Assist in survey research and other means of primary data collection, including survey design, sample development, survey implementation, in-depth interviews, and focus groups. 2. Conduct discrete secondary research tasks including web-based research, literature reviews, policy research, and document review. 3. Conduct quantitative analysis of primary and secondary data and develop written summaries of research and results. 4. Conduct cost-benefit analysis of efficiency programs. 5. Assist in project planning, tracking status, deliverables, and priorities. 6. Review, edit, and comment on staff work products including reports and proposals. 7. Assist in preparing draft and final client deliverables and presentations. 8. Participate in project meetings and EMI staff meetings. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience conducting research and analysis with an analytical background in applied economics and statistics or related field; demonstrated quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; and excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful analyst will be self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and be accountable for the quality of research and accuracy of results provided to EMI’s clients. Experience with a regulated utility industry is highly desired as well as fluency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SPSS or other statistical analysis package. Qualified candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. If you are a bright, career-minded individual with a passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume to careers@emi1.com EMI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive salaries and benefits. Come be part of our high-performance team! To learn more about EMI, visit us at www.EMIconsulting.com

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Sr. Energy Economist
Washington, DC

The Senior Energy Economist will be responsible for analyzing submissions by the local natural gas and electric distribution companies and competitive suppliers. Advises the Chief Economist and the Commission on such matters as natural gas and electric industry restructuring in the transition to competition; market power; mergers and acquisitions; cost of service; tariffs; hedging strategies; rate design; and the outlook for prices in the wholesale and retail markets. Monitors the wholesale and retail markets to determine industry trends and the presence of market power. Plans and conducts complex economic studies and analyses of issues. Formulates staff’s advisory proposals to the Commission in formal cases. Reviews tariffs and other filings to analyze the economic underpinnings and to determine compliance with Commission orders. Prepares materials and present seminars on economics issues and delivers speeches before public and industry groups. Incumbents assignments will primarily relate to natural gas issues, but electric issues may be assigned as necessary.


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Senior Principal Energy Consultant
Boston, MA, Vancouver, WA, Oakland, CA, and San Diego, CA

If you are a senior professional with experience and expertise in energy efficiency, demand response, or distributed generation and want to lead quality projects that make a difference in the energy arena, Itron's Consulting & Analysis (C&A) group could be the place for you. Itron's C&A group is known for providing industry-leading consulting products in areas that include market potential assessment, policy analysis, program and portfolio evaluation, baseline and load impact estimation, program planning and design, best practices development, and strategic planning. Itron is currently seeking a Senior Principal Energy Consultant to join our rapidly expanding consulting group. We are looking for highly motivated and talented individuals to lead and support key aspects of our business through project management, client management, and business development. We seek senior professionals with expertise in the development and evaluation of energy efficiency, demand response/AMI, distributed generation/renewable energy, and climate change mitigation programs and policies. The selected candidates will work closely with senior members of Itron's C&A management team to implement strategies supporting Itron's growth and product delivery throughout North America. As a Principal or Senior Consultant, the selected candidates will also be responsible for designing and managing projects, writing proposals, managing project staff, conducting technical analyses, providing quality control, and report writing/editing. These are high exposure, high opportunity positions. Itron, as the premier energy information provider in the country, provides a dynamic and supportive environment for professional growth and reward. Itron's C&A group is a highly collaborative organization committed to providing consulting services that make a positive difference in solving today's energy resource challenges. Location is flexible and includes our offices in Boston, MA, Vancouver, WA, Oakland, CA, and San Diego, CA. Duties & Responsibilities: - Ensure successful, on time and on-budget completion of projects within focus area. - Identify and fill staffing needs. - Provide sufficient support to obtain approval of budgets. - Direct the development, maintenance and tracking for project, marketing and other budges in focus area. - Identify and mitigate potential project risks. - Develop and maintain prioritized list of business opportunities. - Coordinate plans with the C&A practice leads. - Initiate and direct marketing activities within focus area. - Identify marketing strategies, revenue goals, staffing requirements, training needs and markets to address. - Develop, maintain and update range plans for assigned focus area. To get a look at the services that the Itron Consulting & Analysis Team provides, please visit http://www.itron.com/pages/products_category.asp?id=itr_000928.xml&pgtype=Subpg. Qualifications: Experience: Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience. Experience managing people in the completion of tasks and projects. Potential candidates must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Access, and possess research and communication skills. SAS programming experience and knowledge of statistics and modeling, are highly desirable. Additional technical skills including VB and SQL are a plus. Education: An advanced degree in Economics, Math, Computer Science, or Statistics and/or experience in the energy industry. Travel Requirements: 10 - 25%

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Senior Energy Engineer
Location is flexible and includes our offices in

If you are a senior professional with experience and expertise in energy efficiency, demand response, or distributed generation and want to lead quality projects that make a difference in the energy arena, Itron's Consulting & Analysis (C&A) group could be the place for you. Itron's C&A group is known for providing industry-leading consulting products in areas that include market potential assessment, policy analysis, program and portfolio evaluation, baseline and load impact estimation, program planning and design, best practices development, and strategic planning. Itron is currently seeking a Senior Energy Consultant to join our rapidly expanding consulting group. We are looking for highly motivated and talented individuals to lead and support key aspects of our business through project management, client management, and business development. We seek senior professionals with expertise in the development and evaluation of energy efficiency, demand response/AMI, distributed generation/renewable energy, and climate change mitigation programs and policies. The selected candidates will work closely with senior members of Itron's C&A management team to implement strategies supporting Itron's growth and product delivery throughout North America. As a Principal or Senior Consultant, the selected candidates will also be responsible for designing and managing projects, writing proposals, managing project staff, conducting technical analyses, providing quality control, and report writing/editing. These are high exposure, high opportunity positions. Itron, as the premier energy information provider in the country, provides a dynamic and supportive environment for professional growth and reward. Itron's C&A group is a highly collaborative organization committed to providing consulting services that make a positive difference in solving today's energy resource challenges. Location is flexible and includes our offices in Boston, MA, Vancouver, WA, Oakland, CA, and San Diego, CA. To get a look at the services that the Itron Consulting & Analysis Team provides, please visit http://www.itron.com/pages/products_category.asp?id=itr_000928.xml&pgtype=Subpg. Duties & Responsibilities: - Formulate and test hypotheses. This task generally involves detailed understanding of research issues and determining the appropriate economic and/or statistical model. - Interpret analysis results. - Oversee and coordinate the work of junior level analysts. - Assist with proposal writing. - Able to handle multiple tasks and projects. - Assist with data management and analysis. - Document procedures and results. - Summarize results in writing. Qualifications: Experience: Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience. Experience managing people in the completion of tasks and projects. Potential candidates must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Access, and possess research and communication skills. SAS programming experience and knowledge of statistics and modeling, are highly desirable. Additional technical skills including VB and SQL are a plus. Education: An advanced degree in Economics, Math, Computer Science, or Statistics and/or experience in the energy industry. Travel Requirements: 10 - 25%

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Manager Energy Portfolio 08-0377
Washington DC

08-0377 Manager Energy Portfolio Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is one of the largest electricity delivery and natural gas companies in the mid-Atlantic region. More than 1.8 million customers in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia depend on PHI for their electricity and natural gas needs. We are seeking a Manger Energy Portfolio to join the staff at our Washington DC, Carneys Point New Jersey or Newark Delaware location. In this role, you will lead the energy supply process for ACE, DPL and Pepco. Develop procurement strategies and related business and risk management policies. Develop regulatory approaches and supports dialogue with regulators and legislators in cooperation with Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations. Present testimony and leads working groups as necessary. Develop business practices that implement, manage and control energy supply procurement activities in accordance with regulatory directives, including SOX controls. Develop the organization necessary to acquire energy supply resources and manage wholesale transactions. Procure and implement necessary systems to support the organization. Conduct negotiations and executes purchases and sales, or provides process oversight for these activities. Has accountability for supply portfolio design and management. Ensure DSM, renewables and other resources are cost effectively aggregated within the portfolio. Has accountability for risk management functions of the portfolio. Represent PHI on related industry groups. Responsibilities: The Managers of Energy Transactions and Risk Management, and Wholesale Billing and Administration report to this position. This position is responsible for management of the portfolio supply process. This position is responsible for related O&M budgets. This position is responsible for supply contracts of $100-$200 million per month. This position is responsible for managing the capital, credit and market risks of the supply portfolios. This position will have accountability for key controls for SOX reporting. Required: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics OR equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. • Experience demonstrating skill managing and controlling energy supply procurement activities. • Experience demonstrating skill buying and selling within an energy supply portfolio. • Experience demonstrating skill using energy portfolio system software. • Experience demonstrating skill participating in regulatory activities to include one or more of the following: presenting testimony, leading working groups, developing regulatory approaches, and/or supporting dialogue. • Experience demonstrating skill conducting contract negotiations of at least $10 million and having authority to commit to wholesale electricity purchases and sales. • Experience demonstrating skill overseeing and/or ensuring adherence to key controls for Sarbanes-Oxley reporting. • Experience demonstrating skill working within business and risk management policies related to wholesale power or fuel markets. • Experience demonstrating skill working within the electric utility industry and PJM markets. • Knowledge of wholesale power market tariffs, transactions and settlements. • Experience demonstrating skill developing and monitoring a budget. • Experience demonstrating skill developing and presenting proposals/information to upper management. • Experience demonstrating skill managing professional employees to include developing performance standards, conducting performance appraisals, providing feedback, delegating, coaching, training, and making personnel decisions. • Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and e-mail software. • Ability and willingness to travel to various Company locations. • Ability and willingness to work non-standard and extended hours as required. • Must possess a valid driver's license. • Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check. Preferred: • Master’s of Business Administration (MBA). • Knowledge of the electric utility industry to include generation and wholesale electric system operations. • Experience demonstrating skill designing an energy supply portfolio. • Experience demonstrating skill representing a company on industry groups and/or in public forums. • Experience demonstrating skill developing business and risk management policies, and/or overseeing risk management functions. • Experience demonstrating skill assisting with the implementation of a new software system. PHI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.


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Manager Energy Transactions 08-0378
Washington DC

08-0378 Manager Energy Transactions Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is one of the largest electricity delivery and natural gas companies in the mid-Atlantic region. More than 1.8 million customers in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia depend on PHI for their electricity and natural gas needs. We are seeking a Manager Energy Transactions to join the staff at our Washington DC, Carneys Point New Jersey or Newark Delaware location. In this role, you will manage all aspects of the procurement for unbundled portfolio supplies for SOS customers for PHI. Develop portfolio plans, conducts negotiations and/or bidding for supplies, directs market procurements. Responsibilities include portfolios for capacity, energy, renewable requirements and ancillary services. Coordinate portfolio procurement with DSM & DR initiatives, renewables contracts, and generation contracts. Routinely evaluates portfolio performance and adjusts (purchases and/or sales) to maintain performance within pre-determined ranges. Coordinate portfolio evaluation and adjustments with the Manager, Risk Management. Implement systems to capture transactions, analyze performance and allow payments to be processed by others. Support regulatory activities and may prepare testimony. Responsibilities: Technical positions at various levels report to this position. This position has responsibility for hiring and development of subordinates. This position is responsible for supply contracts of $100-$200 million per month. This position is responsible for managing transactions that adjust for capital, credit and market risks of the supply portfolios. This position will have accountability for key controls for SOX reporting. Required: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics OR equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. • Experience demonstrating skill managing all aspects of the procurement process for unbundled portfolio supplies (for example, capacity, energy, renewable requirements, ancillary services) to include: o developing portfolio plans, conducting negotiations and/or bidding for supplies, and/or directing market procurements; o evaluating portfolio performance and making adjustments to maintain performance; o discussing portfolio performance with other individuals to make portfolio decisions; and, o managing transactions that adjust for financial, market, and credit risks of the portfolios. • Experience demonstrating skill collaborating and building relationships with others (for example, internal/external customers, vendors, colleagues). • Experience demonstrating skill participating in regulatory processes. • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley key control activities for Sarbanes-Oxley reporting. • Experience demonstrating skill working with power markets within the electric utility industry. • Knowledge of wholesale power market tariffs, transactions, and/or settlements. • Experience demonstrating skill supervising employees, to include developing performance standards, conducting performance appraisals, providing feedback, coaching, training, and making personnel decisions. • Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and e-mail software. • Ability and willingness to travel to various Company locations. • Ability and willingness to work non-standard and extended hours as required. • Must possess a valid driver's license. • Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check. Preferred: • Experience demonstrating skill working with generation, PJM, and wholesale electric system operations within the electric utility industry. • Experience demonstrating skill purchasing/selling risk hedging strategies. • Experience demonstrating skill coordinating portfolio procurement with Demand Side Management (DSM) & Demand Response (DR) initiatives, renewable contracts, and generation contracts. • Experience demonstrating skill implementing a new software system. • Experience demonstrating skill preparing and/or presenting testimony for regulatory proceedings. PHI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.


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Senior Analyst/Economist
Oakland, CA

Job Description: Senior Analyst/Economist San Diego and Oakland Positions Available General Description Itron’s Consulting and Analysis Division is seeking motivated individuals to join our team of economic and engineering consultants, to lead specific work tasks and projects, mentor co-workers, and provide research and analytical support to the project team. Attendance at weekly staff meetings and other occasional meetings is required. This position requires little travel. Minimum Requirements An advanced degree in Economics, Math, Computer Science, or Statistics and/or experience in the energy industry, plus Sas programming experience and knowledge of statistics and modeling, are highly desirable. Experience managing people in the completion of tasks and projects. Potential candidates must also demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Access, and possess research and communication skills; additional technical skills including VB and SQL are a plus. Skills Needed to Perform the Responsibilities of this Position The following skills are required to perform this job successfully: n Formulate and test hypotheses. This task generally involves detailed understanding of research issues and determining the appropriate economic and/or statistical model. n Interpret analysis results. n Oversee and coordinate the work of junior level analysts. n Assist with proposal writing. n Able to handle multiple tasks and projects. n Assist with data management and analysis. n Document procedures and results. n Summarize results in writing.


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Rates Administrator
Sacramento, California

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is currently in recruitment for RATES ADMINISTRATOR Salary Range: $108,840 - 135,948 Annually As the sixth largest publicly owned utility in the country in terms of customers served, our innovative energy programs, customer satisfaction and service are known throughout the state and nation. SMUD's purpose is to provide solutions for meeting our customer¡¦s electrical energy needs. As a community-owned utility, SMUD¡¦s vision is to be a leader in customer satisfaction and a positive force in promoting community benefits. We offer a rewarding work environment, a diverse workplace, competitive salaries, excellent benefits and much more. SMUD¡¦s Rates Administrator will manage the development and implementation of long-term market research and pricing strategy and administer rate implementation and public/customer involvement in rate setting processes to support economic development and ensure District competitiveness and compliance with Board policies and governmental regulations. Duties include: „X Conducting rate proceedings and supervising and participating in the development, recommendation and implementation of rate strategies, and design and implementation of related programs. „X Directing staff in the design of underlying studies, experiments and programs to recommend and establish District guidelines and policies and in the research and development of innovative rate designs, options, and alternative rate structures to District competition in emerging electric utility environments. „X Supervising programs which provide information on customer class appliance saturation and load patterns and determination of customer level of satisfaction and services in the development of rates „X Overseeing and participating in performing economic analyses to determine the benefits and/or detriments of new and existing customer loads and the promotion of new electro-technologies. „X Evaluating the claims of competing costing methodologies to increase the flexibility with which the District can employ embedded and marginal cost formulas in establishing rates and uses the results of the evaluation to adjust rates equitably. POSITION REQUIRES: Typically, 10 or more years progressively responsible relevant work experience in technical complex projects with development of methodologies, programs and analyses for measuring electric utility costs and developing competitive rates; progressively responsible supervisorial experience with professional staff in general, technical or engineering management. BA/BS degree majoring in economics, engineering, mathematics/statistics or related field OR equivalent experience. Advance degree is desirable. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of principles and practices of load and market research and rate-making processes; principles and practices of electric utility costing theories and trends of electrical rate design; costing of unbundled services and pricing alternatives; economic objectives of pricing; application of negotiation theory; techniques of load surveying; utility system operations and planning; principles and practices of utility accounting; safety policies, practices and procedures; with skill and ability to coach, mentor, motivate, influence, challenge and develop subordinate staff; coordinate the work of the function or unit with other District entities; participate with upper management to establish corporate strategic plans and objectives; evaluate and resolve complex technical or management issues; monitor and manage projects; compile and prepare technical, statistical and/or analytical reports and presentations; develop and conduct oral presentations; interface with District executive management, major vendors and contractors and the public; explain complex and/or controversial policies, regulations, procedures and/or activities internally/externally; and demonstrate key behaviors in leadership, communication, decision-making/problem solving, and accountability. To view a complete job description and to apply online, GO TO smud.org (Click on the ¡§Careers¡¨ link) NOTE: This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of candidates are received. For early consideration, apply now at smud.org. SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Power Supply Planning Analysts
Tacoma, WA