WSP in the U.S. · 2 weeks ago
Energy Market Advisor - Energy Advisory Services (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $189K/yr
7+ years expWSP is seeking an Energy Market Advisor to join and assist in growing their Energy Strategies group within the Energy Advisory Services business unit. This role focuses on power market modeling, production cost modeling, integrated resource planning, and strategic advisory, helping clients navigate complex market dynamics and energy transition challenges.
Non ProfitBankingE-CommerceAssociation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain advanced power market models (e.g., PLEXOS and similar) to support:
Power price forecasting
Capacity expansion planning
Congestion, curtailment, and nodal price analysis
Conduct integrated resource planning (IRP) and scenario analysis to evaluate generation portfolios and system reliability
Support infrastructure advisory engagements across:
Renewable and conventional generation
Transmission systems
Oil & gas and nuclear assets
Deliver technical due diligence and investment analysis for energy infrastructure projects
Develop client-ready deliverables including reports, models, and presentations
Manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments
Analyze large datasets using Python, Excel, R, and SQL to generate actionable insights
Build and enhance internal analytical tools and market intelligence products
Design scenario-based models incorporating:
Market rules
Policy and regulatory frameworks
Economic and operational constraints
Monitor trends in:
Energy markets and pricing dynamics
Regulatory and policy developments
Emerging generation and storage technologies
Translate research into forward-looking market perspectives to guide client strategy
Partner with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, economics, and policy
Engage stakeholders to align modeling assumptions and planning outputs
Contribute to knowledge sharing and internal capability development
Support contract review processes in coordination with WSP legal
Perform additional duties as assigned
Travel required: 25%+
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Energy Systems, Engineering, Finance/Economics or related field
7+ years of experience (equivalent) in: Energy market modeling, Utility planning or infrastructure advisory
Strong experience with: PLEXOS or similar power system modeling tools, Electricity markets (e.g., ISO/RTO structures such as ERCOT, PJM, MISO, etc)., understanding of financial instruments (e.g. accounting, taxation…) underpinning financial analysis, General understanding of financial theory underpinning weighted average cost of capital calculations (e.g. capital asset pricing model)
Preferred
PhD or Master's Degree
Experience supporting Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs)
Knowledge of capacity markets and transmission planning
Background in transmission integration, renewable and thermal generation integration, energy transition, or hydropower systems
Certifications such as: Professional Engineer Registration / Engineer in Training (EIT)
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model
Company
WSP in the U.S.
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