Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc.

Consultant, Senior Consultant

Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $97,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Conduct analytics and develop reports for consulting engagements focused on distribution systems planning, grid modernization, DER integration, and integrated grid strategy for utilities, regulators, and public agencies
  • Conduct distribution planning analyses including steady-state, dynamic, and quasi-static time-series simulations for planning, reliability and hosting capacity assessments
  • Contribute to the development of grid modernization roadmaps, use cases, and systems architecture while accounting for cybersecurity considerations
  • Develop models, simulations, and forecasts exploring electrification impact, NWAs including distributed generation, energy storage, flexible load and flexible interconnection potential, and distribution automation for system and substation-level planning
  • Develop interconnection studies and strategies that accommodate DERs beyond hosting capacity through coordination with storage and NWAs with dispatchable flexibility
  • Conduct power systems modeling efforts using tools such as CYME, Synergi, ASPEN, PowerFlow and LoadSEER and scripting with tools such as Python
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients on distribution planning, grid modernization, DER integration, electrification, non-wired alternatives (NWAs), flexible interconnection and resilience planning
  • Partner with utility planning, operations, and customer program teams to improve internal workflows, adopt advanced modeling tools, and align distribution planning with operational practices and regulatory expectations
  • Contribute to proposal development and identify project opportunities related to distribution planning, grid modernization and DER integration

Requirements

  • 2-5+ years of experience in utility consulting, distribution planning or grid modernization
  • Working knowledge of utility planning practices, distribution modeling, and DER applications
  • Proven ability to engage with clients and articulate complex technical analysis in a business context
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public speaking
Benefits
  • Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance
  • Wellness stipend
  • Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
  • Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
  • Professional Development annual stipend

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
analyticsreport developmentdistribution planningpower systems modelingtime-series simulationscybersecurity considerationselectrification impact modelinginterconnection studiesscriptingforecasting
Soft skills
client engagementtechnical analysis articulationwritten communicationverbal communicationreport writingpublic speaking