Senior Power Supply & Regulatory Consultant (Remote)

ZipRecruiter; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced professional to join their Power Supply Planning group. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in project management and analytical support for power supply projects across the Pacific Northwest and Western regions. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge of market fundamentals and supply resources to provide valuable insights to clients. With a focus on independent work and strong problem-solving skills, you will contribute to high-quality deliverables and enhance your expertise in a dynamic environment. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact in the energy utilities sector.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including telecommuting options

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Pacific Northwest and western power markets.
• Strong understanding of production cost models and renewable resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare energy price forecasts and analyze market design changes.
• Manage portfolio analytics for western supply planning clients.
• Communicate insights on regional market issues to public power clients.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

GridView

Aurora

PLEXOS

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity with advancement and growth potential for an experienced professional to work in our Power Supply Planning group. This person will provide project management and analytical support with an emphasis on Pacific Northwest and Western power supply projects. GDS is a nationwide multi-service engineering and consulting firm specializing in the energy utilities industry. We have a significant and growing practice in the power supply planning area representing utility and developer clients in strategic procurement, planning, optimization, and effective management of power supply resources across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

1. Work under minimal supervision, requiring strong mid-career-level experience in understanding complex power market issues.
2. Prepare energy and capacity price forecasts, assess market fundamentals, analyze market design changes, and evaluate the impact of market rules on client planning functions.
3. Evaluate supply resources economically and risk-wise with support staff.
4. Oversee regional Pacific Northwest supply and modeling evaluations, especially post-2028 Tier 1 and Tier 2 power supply from BPA.
5. Provide insights on regional market issues such as WEIM, EDAM, WRAP, and Markets+ to public power clients.
6. Manage portfolio analytics and oversight for western supply planning clients, with opportunities for project integration.
7. Support review of BPA rate cases based on supply and rate fundamentals understanding.
8. Utilize industry models for detailed analytics.
9. Contribute to consulting projects by creating spreadsheets and graphics, seeking peer review to ensure high-quality deliverables.
10. Develop expertise in specific practice areas, staying current on hot topics to enhance knowledge.
11. Communicate with clients via phone and presentations as part of team efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, economics, or related energy field; Master's preferred.
2. At least 10 years of relevant experience in Pacific Northwest and western power markets, including BPA tiered supply and rates; familiarity with other markets is a plus.
3. Knowledge of production cost models (e.g., GridView, Aurora, PLEXOS) is advantageous.
4. Experience with congestion, transmission rights, resource adequacy, and RPS requirements.
5. Experience with renewable resources, storage, DERs, and energy efficiency is a plus.
6. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
7. Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
8. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
9. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
10. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
11. Business development skills are advantageous.

Locations:

• Kirkland, WA
• Remote on the West Coast considered

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits including telecommuting options
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement