PLEXOS Modeling Consultant

Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 136,140 - 189,473; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with corporate match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Professional Development stipend

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm in Calgary is seeking a PLEXOS Modeling Consultant to develop advanced modeling solutions addressing client inquiries. The role involves a blend of technical and client-facing responsibilities, with a focus on renewable energy and strategic decision support. Ideal candidates should have a strong educational background in a relevant field, experience with PLEXOS, and excellent problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience using PLEXOS for production simulation or capacity expansion.
• Experience addressing renewable energy and climate change issues.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLEXOS production simulation and/or capacity expansion models.
• Gather and translate data into accurate model representations.
• Conduct independent research to produce reasonable solutions.

Skills

Experience with PLEXOS

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Compensation

This range is provided by Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$97,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

About E3

Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary. E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that lead clean energy policy, including California, Hawaii, and New York.

Work

The Consultant is a vital contributor to our team and project work. The position assists and/or leads client-facing interactions and helps determine approaches and methods for project tasks. Our consultants direct workstreams within projects and contribute to written reports and papers. They may deliver findings and summaries to customers, make presentations, and respond to questions. Responsibilities may expand to QA/QC, more elaborate investigative tasks, and serving as a technical head on project needs or flagship modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLEXOS production simulation (ST) and/or capacity expansion (LT) models addressing client questions and forecasting future market fundamentals over multiple years
• Strategize modeling approaches and discuss the analysis plan with the PLEXOS modeling team and project leads
• Gather data from clients and other sources and translate it into accurate model representations
• Apply QA/QC practices to debug simulation cases, assess results, refine models, and propose additional scenarios
• Translate simulation results into clear visual representations
• Modify existing E3 cases and tools to improve functionality and efficiency
• Assist in delivering customer work through modeling, presentations, and writing subsections of reports and papers
• Conduct independent research to produce reasonable solutions, sometimes with incomplete information
• Deliver sections of presentations to customers and respond to questions
• Track progress against plan with ongoing communication to the Director or Manager
• Capture project learnings and create repeatable outputs for knowledge management
• Assist in proposal writing and internal initiatives as needed

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience using PLEXOS for production simulation (ST) and/or capacity expansion (LT)
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering, economics, computer science, optimization, public policy or related field
• 3-5+ years of related experience in an energy-related field
• Detail-oriented approach to designing models and critically assessing results
• Experience addressing renewable energy and climate change issues and/or relevant academic project work
• Hands-on experience or knowledge in one of our Practice Areas: Climate Pathways and Electrification, Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets, or Integrated System Planning
• Collaborative mindset and ability to translate technical concepts to broader audiences
• Ownership attitude and proactive problem solving
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Passion for the transition to a low-carbon economy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; programming knowledge is valued
• Desire to work in a dynamic office environment

Practice Areas

• Climate Pathways and Electrification
• Asset Valuation, Transmission, and Markets
• Integrated System Planning

Benefits

• Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with corporate match
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Group life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fitness and wellness discounts and stipend
• Professional Development annual stipend

Hiring Process and Timeline

Qualified candidates can expect a phone interview, a technical exercise and associated interview, and a final set of interviews. The process takes around 6-8 weeks. E3 hires consultants throughout the year and may offer positions months in advance of start date.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Accommodation

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available as needed. E3 participates in E-Verify. Some information about data processing may be provided as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation Details

The total compensation includes base salary and a bonus structure that adds between 15-25% to base pay. The annual total compensation range for Consultant to Senior Consultant is:

• Minimum: $97,000
• Maximum: $135,000

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales; Industries: Utilities

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