Consultant, Energy Industry Transmission and Markets

Job Posting – Consultant, Energy Industry Transmission and Markets

The Company

: nFront Consulting focuses on the electric power industry, providing its clients (generation and transmission project developers, lenders, equity investors, financial institutions, public and private utilities, and other utility-related interests) with high-quality, innovative, and strategic solutions to resolve complex energy issues.

Position Overview

: The Consultant will perform a wide range of assignments to support the project prosecution, project management, due diligence, nodal analyses, network visualization, graphical representations, reports, analytics, and other investigative and analytical aspects of our T&D Services practice.

Key Responsibilities

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Gathering and organizing information related to generation queues, required generator interconnection upgrades, transmission expansion plans, and other market and planning related information.
Using licensed database tools to compile and summarize historical data.
Analyzing data gathered and developing inputs for electric power system models.
Using Visio (or comparable software in the future) to create graphical representations of potions of the electric power system.
Use power flow based tools to support in technical analytics.
Perform electric power system nodal analyses commensurate with experience level.
Reviewing Generator Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, and related documents to extract critical information and identify potential financial risks.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and clients by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.
Conferring with co-workers to ensure successful production of analytic, graphics and work products within the project deadlines.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Contributing to written reports including documenting methodologies, providing background data and detailing analyses.
Working as part of a project team to coordinate tasks and deliverables.

Key Competencies :
Self-starter who is highly motivated to deliver quality results in a high output environment.
Effective and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency or the ability to develop proficiency with technical tools including S&P Global Energy Data, Energy Velocity Suites, Power‑Gem’s TARA power flow, Hitachi’s ProMOD/TAM, Enverus or other comparable tools which may be updated from time to time.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Visio.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and professional development.

Requirements

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Undergraduate degree in engineering, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering.
A minimum of two years electric power system nodal analyses up to 8 years of professional work experience. Besides the two years of nodal experience, the entirety of the professional work experience does not need to be within the electric power industry, although that is preferred.
Eligible to access FERC CEII and licensed data sources.
Strong proficiency in using technical analysis tools relevant to the field.
A dedicated, professional, secure home office space with broadband Internet connection.
Successful completion of a background check.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Notices

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* nFront is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.
* nFront may modify job responsibilities and requirements based on business needs.
* Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
* Employment with nFront is at-will.

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