Energy Modeling Senior / Consultant | Power Systems & Resource Planning
Energy Modeling Senior / Consultant | Power Systems & Resource Planning
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Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Summary
Energy Modeling Senior / Consultant | Power Systems & Resource Planning
Join our team as an Energy Engineer focused on Energy Modeling Frameworks, where you’ll contribute directly to our resource planning efforts to ensure reliable, sustainable, and compliant energy solutions. This role combines technical modeling expertise with regulatory insight, providing a unique opportunity to support power systems and optimize energy strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Model Development & Support: Utilize advanced IRP modeling software (such as PLEXOS, Aurora, Strategist, SERVM) to develop, maintain, and support robust energy models, ensuring they accurately reflect power systems, energy markets, and regulatory frameworks.
Scenario Analysis: Conduct detailed simulations to assess the impact of various scenarios on power system performance, helping guide resource planning and operational strategies.
Data Analysis: Analyze complex datasets using Python, R, or SQL to derive actionable insights, identify trends, and support decision-making processes.
Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring: Ensure models adhere to relevant codes, standards, and regulations. Proactively monitor regulatory changes and evaluate their effects on modeling and resource planning processes.
Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and review comprehensive documentation for regulatory filings, compliance reports, and internal decision-making purposes.
Ideal Candidate
Strong expertise in energy modeling software and experience with power systems and energy markets.
Proficiency in advanced data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL) with a proven track record of extracting meaningful insights.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and the ability to assess and adapt to regulatory changes.
Excellent documentation and communication skills, capable of presenting complex information to varied stakeholders.
Apply today to join a team where your expertise in energy modeling will drive impactful, sustainable energy solutions!
Minimum Requirements
Energy Modeling Senior | Power Systems & Resource Planning
BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar quantitative field
PLUS six (6) years related business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.
Energy Modeling Consultant | Power Systems & Resource Planning
BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar quantitative field
PLUS eight (8) years related business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.
Skills, Knowledge And Qualifications
Proficient computer skills including a thorough knowledge of a commonly used industry programming to modify large data sets and extensive experience in the applied use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word is desired.
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of principles of economic unit commitment/dispatch, wholesale market operations and the functional and economic characteristics of Company power resources and the interconnected system is desired.
Knowledge of natural gas markets including contracts, and utilization within a power plant.
Must have strong communication, presentation and writing skills.
May be responsible for leading teams in evaluations and implementation of solutions
Major Accountabilities
Conducts advanced analysis of energy markets, system operations, or other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques. As well as trains and supports team members in less complex analysis2) Develops and presents information and/or presentations to leaders and executives highlighting or recommending resource plan alternatives based on market trends and conditions, wholesale market changes or other analytical findings critical to the business.
Leads teams in evaluating resource plans, market changes or other complex analysis that requires input from Legal department, Regulatory, Resource Management, Fossil , and/or Middle and Back Office, etc.
May perform analysis to optimize the timing of outages, determine economic power transactions, and assist traders in developing strategies for serving APS load obligations in the most cost effective manner that also supports system reliability.
Oversees other analysts quantitative analysis using production cost models in the development of comprehensive resource plans, support trading and fuel procurement decisions, implement the hedge plan or produce the corporate Fuel Budget.
Leads teams in evaluating historic and forecasted market data, including pricing and trends to develop forecasts and analytical and mathematical models and analysis to support business unit performance plans and efforts.
Develops detailed and complex reports, such as the Integrated Resource Plan or topic specific white papers, to support business unit initiatives and decision making involving capital expenditures, major commercial commitments and changes in operating strategy.
Performs economic and financial studies, including cash flow analysis, rates of return computations and revenue requirements analysis as required.
Provides technical and advanced quantitative methods in support of system operations, trading, middle office, and risk management functions.
Provides leadership to produce effective project teams. Ensure the development of a cooperative culture that supports team accomplishments and eliminates barriers and roadblocks.
Influence the strategic direction of the Company's planning efforts and provide project management among numerous APS departments regarding the planning and implementation of such resources.
Maintains and focuses others on awareness and understanding of key internal business functions, personnel, business improvement opportunities, key industry issues, key stakeholders, regulators, and technology trends. Participates in industry forums involving activities that affect the market to provide input for changes and to understand impacts to APS.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. , a U.S. Lawful Permanent (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to , , , , , , , , , marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Advertising, Information Technology, and Research
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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