Energy Policy Consultant

Energy Strategies, LLC; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Energy Strategies is an independent energy consulting firm; this role focuses on policy analysis, research, and client-focused support across the Western Interconnection. You’ll contribute to quantitative and qualitative studies, develop regulatory comments, and prepare PowerPoint summaries for senior staff and clients.

You’ll engage in industry meetings, analyze market rules, and help shape transmission and energy market guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Environmental Policy, Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex topics in writing and presentations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with small teams and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, critical thinking capability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client engagements by performing both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including general research and basic spreadsheet modeling.
• Support senior staff in project management, report writing, and development of PowerPoint summaries to answer key project questions, and in the development of regulatory comments and filings.
• Support in assessing various transmission and interconnection-related questions for generation developers and large load customers.
• Participate in industry meetings, summarize key takeaways, and highlight implications of complex market and policy rules into easy-to-understand outcomes for clients.
• Assist in developing client comments for stakeholder venues such as CAISO initiatives, the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), Markets+, SPP’s RTO Expansion, the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP), and state utility dockets.
• Collaborate on business development by creating and organizing data, tools, and information for future projects.
• Ensure work is completed within budgets, timelines, and client expectations.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Energy Strategies Energy Strategies is an independent energy consulting firm founded in 1986. In its early years, it was focused on natural gas deregulation and increasing energy choice for consumers. More than thirty years later, Energy Strategies has grown into a firm that consistently provides tailored, technically grounded analysis and objective guidance in an increasingly complex energy market. Our clients include power producers, transmission developers, utilities, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and large energy users throughout North America.

We empower our clients to make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities as markets, technologies, and policies evolve. Energy Strategies generates value for our clients by harnessing the expertise of our skilled, multi-disciplinary teams in the design and application of energy strategies and solutions. We can offer a team of consultants with the experience to provide unique insight on the most complex energy challenges. The wide range of energy industry knowledge of our consultants enables us to form robust project teams tailored to meet each client’s specific project objectives.

Three decades of involvement in the energy industry places us in a unique position to understand market dynamics, technological advances, regulatory changes, and policy developments. Our breadth of experience enables clients to successfully navigate the complexities of regulated and deregulated energy markets, make confident decisions, and create new opportunities as energy markets evolve.

About the Role We’re looking for an Energy Policy Consultant to join our Transmission and Energy Markets group. In this role, you’ll support a diverse set of projects across the Western Interconnection, contributing research, analysis, and insights that help our clients make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

This position is a great fit if you enjoy digging into data, translating complex issues into clear insights, and collaborating with a small but highly skilled team.

This is an opportunity to:

• Build deep expertise in energy markets, policy, and transmission – particularly in the West.
• Learn directly from colleagues with decades of industry experience.
• Contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of clean energy and the grid.
• Grow your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Location

We welcome applicants across the U.S., with a preference for candidates located in or open to relocating to Utah.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to client engagements by performing both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including general research and basic spreadsheet modeling.
• Support senior staff in project management, report writing, and development of PowerPoint summaries to answer key project questions, and in the development of regulatory comments and filings.
• Support in assessing various transmission and interconnection-related questions for generation developers and large load customers.
• Participate in industry meetings, summarize key takeaways, and highlight implications of complex market and policy rules into easy-to-understand outcomes for clients.
• Assist in developing client comments for stakeholder venues such as CAISO initiatives, the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), Markets+, SPP’s RTO Expansion, the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP), and state utility dockets.
• Collaborate on business development by creating and organizing data, tools, and information for future projects.
• Ensure work is completed within budgets, timelines, and client expectations.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Environmental Policy, Communications, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex topics in writing and presentations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with small teams and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, critical thinking capability, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Ideally, candidates will have 3+ years of experience in utility operations, policy, or regulatory functions or in a related field at a market operator or other regional entity
• Familiarity with the Western Interconnection and electricity market challenges.
• Experience managing projects, large datasets, or analytical processes.
• Passion for the future of the grid, including technologies like energy storage, transmission, and clean generation.

Benefits & Compensation Package

At Energy Strategies, we know that the work we do is only as strong as the people behind it. That’s why we make sure our team feels supported, both in their careers and in life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and performance. Significant bonus opportunity in the shorter-term and on an annual basis.

401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% company match.

Paid time off and company holidays to recharge and refresh.

Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and conference participation.

Exposure to high-impact projects that shape clean energy development and transmission strategy.

Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to senior technical leaders.

Flexible work environment with opportunities to engage in industry networks and client relationships.

Our Interview Process

Our process is designed to give you a clear picture of what it’s like to work at Energy Strategies while also helping us learn more about your skills and interests.

For this role, the process typically may include these steps:

• Introductory Conversation (30 mins) – A chance to learn more about Energy Strategies and share your background.
• Brief Questionnaire –will be sent to shortlisted candidates (estimated time commitment 15-20 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Interview (45- 60 mins) – Deeper discussion about your skills, experiences, and what you’re looking for.
• Case/Analytical Exercise (take-home) – A short project that gives you a feel for the type of work we do with candidates presenting to a select team at Energy Strategies.
• Team Conversation (30-45 mins) – Meet with potential teammates to discuss our culture and day-to-day work.
• Final Discussion (30 mins) – Wrap-up conversation to ensure mutual alignment and answer any remaining questions.