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Transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Senior Associate, Grid Integration and Markets – Carbon-Free Electricity Program

AssociateGeneralFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 501-1,000Since 1982H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$84K - $103K / year

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Associate, Grid Integration and Markets – Carbon-Free Electricity Program

RMI

• Serve as a subject matter expert on power systems within your project teams, ensuring technical rigor and feasibility of proposed solutions. • Independently scope and execute multiple analytical workstreams in parallel, especially those related to markets and grids-focused projects, and support team members in scoping and executing analyses. • Locate, synthesize, and analyze data that allows RMI to shed new light on problems and devise creative solutions. • Use your research and analysis to develop hypotheses, insights, and recommendations that accelerate clean energy deployment, drawing on various change levers such as deployment of technical solutions, capacity building, mobilization of capital, or power sector planning. • Advise on and/or help implement RMI's use of key modeling and analytical tools and resources (e.g., power flow models, production cost models, resource adequacy models, accreditation methods, etc.) and apply this to: • Use, improve, and quality-control both your and teammates existing models. • Develop systems to share and organize technical work across project teams. • Mentor staff to develop and use these tools / skill sets. • Research novel tools and analytical options that RMI could leverage in future project work, including software innovations such as automation, AI, etc. • With support from senior staff, structure and create presentations and writing that bring new insights to partners in a clear and compelling manner. • Contribute publicly at conferences, share expertise in response to media requests, and establish and maintain relationships with a network of technical experts that RMI may collaborate with. • Travel up to 20%, including internationally.

Job Requirements

  • Advanced degree in an applicable field such as engineering (power systems, mechanical, electrical, civil), economics, computer science, or mathematics.
  • 4+ years of relevant professional and/or research experience in related fields, such as grid regulation, market operations, utility strategy, engineering, or other fields relevant to the transition of electricity systems to clean energy.
  • Demonstrated track record in a project-based work environment and of significant work products (e.g., consulting deliverables, peer-reviewed publications, etc.) on topics relevant to this role.
  • Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive.
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to think creatively about solutions and change levers.
  • Direct power systems work experience in the electric utility industry, consulting, grid technology companies, or at an electric regulatory agency, ideally with knowledge of both vertically integrated/state-owned and deregulated markets.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: (i) demand flexibility, (ii) energy storage business models, (iii) utility regulation, (iv) electricity market design, (v) electricity planning (vi) distributed energy integration, (vi) transmission development and planning, (vii) innovative power sector technologies.
  • Track record of applied work directly with electricity industry stakeholders including energy ministries, utilities, grid operators, regulators, DER service providers, or other NGOs.
  • Interest and ability to communicate technical insights to a general audience.
  • Track record of delivering real-world impact through your work.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 403b retirement match with immediate vesting
  • Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
  • Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
  • Health savings or flexible spending accounts
  • Fertility and hormonal health support
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave
  • Paid sabbatical leave
  • Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
  • Work from home and home technology allowances
  • Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
  • Potential for bonuses and merit increases
  • Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
  • Hybrid / remote work options
  • Team retreats and geographic meetups
  • Rewards and recognition programs

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