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Are you passionate about decarbonization of the grid? Are you excited to enable grid reliably to accommodate renewable energy? You can support us by analyzing projects helping our customers achieving these goals.

DNV – Energy’s Energy Advisory group has an exciting opportunity for an Energy Market Analyst , in its Power System Advisory (PSA) Department. DNV Energy’s PSA team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in the power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The Energy Market Analyst must demonstrate vision and drive and be passionate about contributing to the growth and evolution of the PSA business in North America. The ideal candidate will be aware of market opportunities where we can differentiate and innovate, and they will manage commercial projects, delivering technical insight and provide customers with excellent customer service.

This position will ideally be based out of our Toronto (CA) office.

What You’ll Do

• Adhere to department’s project quality and timeliness procedures
• Actively attend (in person/remote) industry stakeholder meetings and stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of developments and policy changes
• Wholesale market analysis involving energy markets across the US (congestion & curtailment, basis, DA/RT, forward heat rates and spark spreads, ancillary services, natural gas, and correlations) assist with development of market valuation models
• Generate reports and market insight for clients
• Contribute to the team’s research and innovation activities supporting development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to enhance efficiency and/or capability improvements
• Translate wholesale market changes into strategic opportunities
• Assist in preparing responses to Statement of Qualifications (SOQ’s), Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for new tenders/bids/opportunities
• Evaluate the value and impact of various energy assets such as storage, wind, solar and distributed generation

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Minimum two (2) years of direct work experience in energy production cost modeling or economic dispatch modeling using PLEXOS, PROMOD, UPLAN or Encompass
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or in a related field of study
• We conduct pre-employment background screening
• Familiarization with regional power and gas market construct for managing risk, including familiarity with Locational Marginal Prices (LMP), basis and congestion risk, renewable curtailment etc.
• Ability to work in a high-paced team environment
• Knowledge of North American RTO/ISO markets and their planning practices

What Is Preferred

• Graduate level degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems
• Knowledge of Eastern and/or Western grid interconnection and corresponding planning practices including resource integration studies
• Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are available for this position*
• Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python for development of automation modules
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with power system analysis software packages including TARA, PSS/E and/or Powerworld
• In-depth financial or economic knowledge/experience and understanding of the mechanics of the energy market (wholesale energy markets), ability to quantify trends impacting the industry and provide information that can aid commercial decisions

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Advancement opportunities
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace

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DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment department ([email protected]). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

DNV is proud to announce being named one of Houston’s best places to work in the 2022 Houston Business Journal – Best Places to Work competition.

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DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise, we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complexes, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.