Energy Resources Consultant

Power System Engineering, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 141,418 - 157,619; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Cell phone reimbursement

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off including volunteer time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Power System Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Energy Resources Consultant in Madison, WI, to provide advisory services on power supply strategy and energy markets. This vital role involves evaluating energy market dynamics and developing integrated resource planning studies. The ideal candidate will possess at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields and 10+ years of experience in electric utility consulting. We offer a competitive salary package along with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electric utility consulting, power supply planning, or DER project development.
• Strong understanding of ISO/RTO market structures and wholesale market dynamics.
• Experience with financial modeling and economic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on power supply strategy and procurement processes.
• Conduct energy market analysis related to ISO/RTO participation and pricing trends.
• Lead business case development for distributed energy resources.

Skills

Electric utility consulting

Power supply planning

Energy markets knowledge

Financial modeling

DER technologies

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

IRP modeling tools

Python

R

Job description

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Madison, WI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1114

Salary Range: $141,418.00 To $157,619.00 Annually

People + Problem Solving = Progress

Excellence Through People! Take your career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do right by others.

What We Are Looking For:

Join us as we help shape the future of energy! We’re seeking an Energy Resources Consultant to advise utilities, developers, and energy organizations on power supply strategy, energy markets, and distributed energy solutions. This role combines client engagement, business development, procurement advisory, and technical consulting to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Advise clients on power supply strategy and procurement, including RFP development, bid evaluation, contract analysis, and negotiation support
• Conduct energy market analysis related to ISO/RTO participation, pricing trends, congestion, and risk exposure
• Develop and support integrated resource planning (IRP) studies, including load forecasting, portfolio modeling, and scenario analysis
• Perform financial and economic modeling to assess project feasibility, risk, and long-term value
• Lead business case development and feasibility evaluations for distributed energy resources (DER), including battery energy storage systems (BESS) and virtual power plant (VPP) initiatives
• Evaluate DER opportunities across capacity, resilience, and grid optimization use cases and present recommendations to leadership
• Serve as an owner’s representative during procurement processes, including RFP coordination, technical reviews, and contract negotiations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development and proposal efforts

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, energy systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of Experience in electric utility consulting, power supply planning, energy markets, or distributed energy project development.
• Strong understanding of ISO/RTO market structures and wholesale energy market dynamics.
• Experience with financial modeling, economic analysis, and resource planning methodologies.
• Knowledge of DER technologies, including battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity with IRP modeling tools and advanced analytical software.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data analytics tools such as Python or R is a plus.
• Experience supporting RFP processes and contract negotiations.
• Understanding of power purchase agreements (PPA) and energy service contract structures.

Compensation:

• Salary Range:$141,418 - $157,619 annually.

This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for ten to fifteen years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise.

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs. We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer: We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

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