Modeling Analyst II

Yes Energy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible vacation

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Yes Energy is seeking a Modeling Analyst II to serve as the subject matter expert on fundamental market price forecasting within the EnCompass product line. You will support customers, help with product development and documentation, and test and update market databases for North America.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in power system modeling including production costing, market price formation, and economic transmission analysis, along with strong communication and training skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in power system modeling, including market price forecasting, production costing, economic transmission analysis, and/or resource planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related analytical field.
• Experience using Excel or BI tools to analyze data.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex modeling errors and guide customers through resolution.
• Ability to travel to customer sites to provide in person training, up to 2 times per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, troubleshooting issues and technical support.
• Lead online and in-person training and onboarding using presentation skills and product expertise.
• Update and create product documentation, tutorials, and related materials.
• Coordinate with Product Management and Engineering to communicate product issues and test new EnCompass features.
• Assist Power Infrastructure and partners in providing robust EnCompass databases for North American markets.
• Support Sales and Marketing with SME input for campaigns and industry events.

Skills

Power system modeling

Market price forecasting

Production costing

Economic transmission analysis

Resource planning

Excel/BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Mathematics/Economics

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Position Summary

As a Modeling Analyst II, you will be the subject matter expert on fundamental market price forecasting within our EnCompass product line. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that EnCompass meets the needs of our customers by providing advanced customer support, supporting product development and documentation, and testing and updating market databases for North America. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in power system modeling including production costing, market price formation, and economic transmission analysis.

Position Details

• Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000 plus bonus
• Full-time
• Hybrid or Remote
• Reporting to: Senior Director, Customer Success
• Travel requirement: Up to 30%

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure customers know how to use our products to their fullest potential by providing exceptional customer service, answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical support.
• Engage existing and new customers in online and in-person training and onboarding – utilizing presentation skills, industry knowledge, and Yes Energy’s product expertise to maximize our customers’ product use experience.
• Update and create product documentation, tutorials, and related materials.
• Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to facilitate communication about product issues, user experience and to implement and test new EnCompass features.
• Assist Power Infrastructure and partner companies in providing robust EnCompass databases for the North American power markets.
• Provide subject matter expertise to Sales and Marketing to develop campaigns and participate in industry events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in power system modeling, including market price forecasting, production costing, economic transmission analysis, and/or resource planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related analytical field.
• Experience using Excel or BI tools to analyze data.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex modeling errors and guide customers through resolution.
• Ability to travel to customer sites to provide in person training, up to 2 times per month.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with EnCompass, PLEXOS, Aurora, or PROMOD models.
• Familiarity with FERC regulations, ISO/RTO operations, and resource adequacy constructs.
• Prior experience in a client‑facing or consultative role, particularly within the energy sector.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries and real bonuses. Our benefits package is also very competitive, including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, flexible vacation, and flexible work schedules. Yes Energy encourages and funds investment in both formal and informal professional development.

Yes Energy is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yes Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Yes Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.