Analyst, Power Markets Modeler
Position Summary
As an Analyst, Power Markets Modeler, you will play a key role in developing our differentiated asset-level forecasts and models. You will research North American power market fundamentals and regulatory trends to provide accurate, granular insights into renewable, thermal, and high-voltage transmission assets. Working within a multi-functional collaborative team, you will bridge the gap between complex power grid data and actionable client insights.
Position Details
Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000
Location: Hybrid - Boston (Newton), MA
Full-time
Hybrid - 2 days in the office
Reporting to: Director, Energy Modeling
Travel requirements: Occasional travel as needed for client or team collaboration
Primary Responsibilities
Develop Grid Models: Build and maintain forecasts of the North American electric grid using in-house tools and proprietary procedures.
Market Monitoring: Track trends in renewable energy, battery storage, energy policy, and the retirement of conventional generation.
Data Automation: Leverage technical skills to automate the ingestion of input datasets and the analysis of model results.
Benchmarking & Testing: Plan and execute benchmarking to test model accuracy and drive continuous improvement in future modeling.
Quantitative Analysis: Analyze external US power grid data spanning environmental, financial, and operational metrics.
Client Collaboration: Serve as a subject matter expert to explain market models and scenarios to clients and success teams.
Model Ownership: Own the evolution of your models over time, ensuring they adapt to shifting market fundamentals.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or another quantitative field.
Strong data analysis skills with hands-on experience using Python, R, or similar languages.
Foundational knowledge of North American power market fundamentals and regulatory trends.
Academic understanding of optimization modeling (constraints/shadow pricing) and microeconomics.
Basic understanding of elementary finance, including net present value (NPV) calculations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex findings to diverse teams.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Key Competencies
Advanced Degree: Master's or PhD in engineering, mathematics, or economics.
Simulation Expertise: Prior experience with power system models like ENELYTIX, AURORA, PLEXOS, or PROMOD.
Industry Experience: Previous work in power markets or renewable energy.
Energy Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of ISO/RTO market data, including pricing and congestion.
Technical Execution: Proficiency in econometrics, statistics, and manipulating data via SQL or Python.
Problem Solving: Ability to apply structured thinking to break down complex grid challenges.
Systems Thinking: Understanding how data, technology, and market processes interact across the grid.
About Yes Energy
Yes Energy delivers real-time market data and electric power trading decision solutions. Over 1,000 market participants use Yes Energy solutions daily. The business is a leader in all aspects of information content collection and management, developing and delivering data and market analytics solutions. Since its inception in 2008, Yes Energy has become a trusted and respected supplier of innovative and reliable solutions focused on the needs of power market analysts, traders, and trade managers. Yes Energy has a team of over 350 amazing professionals in Boulder, CO (HQ); Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Glendora, CA; Richmond, VA; London, United Kingdom; Auckland, New Zealand; and Bucharest, Romania.
Culture
Yes Energy has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Colorado, and we have the culture to prove it. At Yes Energy, we care about saying “Yes” to customers. We like to listen, learn, and develop our solutions in line with their needs. We think about customers as business partners, and when we help them be more successful … we are more successful, too.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries and real bonuses that are achievable and that you can impact. Our benefits package is also very competitive, including medical insurance, a 401 (k) Plan with matching, flexible vacation, and flexible work schedules. Yes Energy encourages and funds investment in both formal and informal professional development.