Synapse Energy Economics · 21 hours ago
Senior Principal, Integrated Resource Planning
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expSynapse Energy Economics is a consulting company focused on rigorous analysis in the energy and electric sector. They are seeking a Senior Principal to manage projects related to resource planning and electricity markets, providing expert analysis and testimony in regulatory proceedings.
EnergyRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading and managing projects and proposals (including budget, staff, and client management) focused on electric-sector resource planning issues
Managing and training staff as both a project manager and staff manager
Serving as a technical advisor on electric-sector resource planning issues
Conducting electricity system modeling activities using industry-standard production cost and capacity expansion software (such as EnCompass, ReEDS, NEMS, PLEXOS, Strategist, System Optimizer, or PROMOD), as well as in-house custom software tools
Provide expert witness testimony and testify in litigated utility dockets and proceedings
Creating, using, and maintaining spreadsheet-based tools and other analytical platforms to analyze energy technologies, programs, and portfolios
Performing robust analysis that meets Synapse’s high quality control standards
Assessing utility company modeling approaches, scenario definitions, input assumptions and related parameterization
Working collaboratively with team members to refine analyses and develop reports and testimony
Clearly and succinctly summarizing complex technical concepts to clients, regulators, and public audiences through testimony, papers, presentations, and meetings
Utilizing techniques to defend analysis and refute opposing viewpoints and analysis
Managing and prioritizing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
Qualification
Required
Degree in Economics, Energy and Environmental Policy, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related field
Master's degree and/or PhD with 10+ years of industry experience
5+ years of project and budget management experience in a consulting position or similar role
2+ years in a company management or leadership role
Passion for playing with energy data for mission-based purposes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to coordinate across different teams
Ability to multitask and prioritize critical tasks and conflicting requirements under tight deadlines
Ability to scope and execute spreadsheet analysis, develop spreadsheet models, and produce client-ready deliverables to communicate the results
Ability to manage and train staff, and effectively delegate work across a team
Preferred
Project management and budget management experience in a consulting position or in a similar role
State, federal, or provincial electric utility regulatory experience preferred
Expert witness testimony experience: ability to develop persuasive arguments for testimony and reports based on analysis of quantitative and qualitative evidence
Experience running utility planning software or other similar input-output models
Benefits
Generous and flexible PTO (35 days)
Flexible work hours and holidays, and the ability to choose a schedule that works for you
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Profit-sharing bonuses
Work-life balance benefit: at the end of the year, salaried employees are compensated for every hour worked over their standard full-time work schedule
401K plan; Synapse makes a safe harbor contribution of 3% salary
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Collaboration: everybody contributes, asks questions, proposes solutions, and works on interesting research and analysis
Extensive professional development opportunities
Cambridge, MA office space with sit-stand desks, lots of meeting space, indoor bike parking, and plenty of nitro cold-brew and kombucha on tap
Company
Synapse Energy Economics
Synapse Energy Economics is a research company providing electric power analysis services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeannie Ramey
CEO and Co-Founder
Bruce Biewald
Founder, Board Chair, Chief Scientist
Recent News
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