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Commercial Analytics Engineer (Remote)

Employer
Urban Grid
Location
Columbia, MD
Closing date
Jan 25, 2022

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Urban Grid, a utility scale renewable energy project developer, with over a decade of expertise in taking solar and energy storage projects through the full development process, from site acquisition through interconnection, permitting, offtake execution and project exit. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia-with teams located strategically throughout the United States-Urban Grid has provided utilities and corporate clients with reliable clean energy. We are actively developing a growing portfolio of over 12.7 GWDC solar PV and 3.7GWAC of co-located / stand-alone energy storage, throughout 12 states in support of America's transition to clean, sustainable power.Job SummaryThe Commercial Analytics Engineer will contribute to the company's expanding standalone energy storage and renewable project portfolio as a subject matter expert on nodal market and congestion analysis. The Commercial Analytics Engineer will be responsible for identification of risk/opportunities, perform production cost modeling, perform fundamental analysis of congestion risk in nodal power markets, and transmission capacity/upgrade costs evaluation.ResponsibilitiesPerform near and long-term nodal production cost studies to forecast the projected price impacts and performance of a changing generation fleet.Manage and maintain the latest model inputs (Generation data, fuel forecasts, monitored flowgates, etc.) in order to forecast LMPs.Perform detailed analysis of congestion in nodal markets.Perform and calibrate optimal power flow models to help with understanding congestion (ie PowerWorld).Develop and streamline processes and automation to support an efficient workflow.Articulate and explain nodal market model inputs/outputs to all project stakeholders with analysis, modelling and assessments of impacts.Represent Urban Grid in RTO/ISO stakeholder committees and processes. RequirementsBachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or Finance preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate must possess the ability to translate complex analysis into executive summaries.Minimum of 1 year of experience in the electric utility, renewable industry, trading firm, or consulting firm.Proficient with PROMOD required.Proficient in running optimal power flow studies in PowerWorld required.Advanced Excel skills, Python, VBA, SQL, or other programming skills highly desired. Understanding or growing knowledge of power market pricing, basis risk, and congestion is required.Familiarity with FERC OATT and regional interconnection processes is preferred.Strong work ethic and exceptionally high work standards.Must have strong organizational capacity to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and be able to quickly adapt to changes and shift priorities to meet project needs and deadline.Ability to work independently.Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future for this job opening.Location: Remote working is acceptable for this role. Position may require periodic trips to Richmond, VA for team meetings or site visits to support engineering and development activities.BenefitsUrban Grid offers comprehensive benefits including: Health, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Company-paid life insurance, and Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability, Retirement plan with matching, and paid parental leave. Full-time position with compensation commensurate with experience.

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