Senior Energy Consultant – DER/DSM Benefit Cost Analysis and Valuation

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Senior Energy Consultant specializing in DER/DSM benefit-cost analysis and valuation for a global advisory and technology services provider. Managing complex analytical and consulting assignments related to energy efficiency and utility planning.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with DER planning efforts, regulatory filings, and associated regulatory support for utilities and government agencies, with a primary focus on DER valuation and benefit-cost analysis.
  • Apply and adapt benefit-cost analysis frameworks (e.g., utility cost-effectiveness tests and market value approaches) to evaluate emerging DER programs, technologies, and market structures.
  • Serve as a thought partner and emerging thought leader on how DERs can be valued in evolving contexts, including new program designs, policy objectives, and grid needs.
  • Contribute to leading-edge engagements that assess the market value, system impacts, and economic implications of DERs such as energy efficiency, demand response, distributed solar, storage, and electrification technologies.
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain Excel-based analytical and financial models to quantify DER impacts, costs, benefits, and sensitivities.
  • Analyze large and complex datasets to support DER valuation, forecasting, and economic analysis.
  • Prepare clear, persuasive technical memoranda, regulatory testimony support materials, presentations, and client reports.
  • Participate and in client meetings, present analytical results, and support client decision-making through clear communication of assumptions, methods, and results.
  • Aspire to be a client-facing consultant and grow to be a project manager.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, Policy or a related field AND 5+ years of demonstrated professional experience in the energy consulting or utilities industry designing DSM programs and performing benefit cost analysis.
  • OR Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, Policy or a related field AND 3+ years of demonstrated professional experience in the energy consulting or utilities industry designing DSM programs and performing benefit cost analysis.
  • Experience with utility planning, cost-effectiveness analysis, technical resource manuals, engineering calculations, or regulatory support.
  • Experience with distributed energy resources, flexible load management, demand response, electrification, decarbonization, or utility program analytics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong capability with advanced Excel and quantitative analysis workflows.

Benefits:

  • Flexible workplace arrangements
  • Work-life balance
  • Donation matching
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Access to professional development resources
  • 401k matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan