Manager (Power System Planning)
CEG is seeking a motivated and critical thinker Manager candidate with strong technical, quantitative, communication, and organizational skills who excels in a dynamic and occasionally fast-paced work environment.
Description
CEG is seeking a motivated and critical thinker with strong technical, quantitative, communication, and organizational skills who excels in a dynamic and occasionally fast-paced work environment.
The Manager/ Senior Manager will report to a Partner of Current Energy Group. The Power System Planning team works with clients who engage on electric utility proceedings with a focus on grid planning and operations issues that impact customer rates and the achievement of public policy goals. The Manager/ Senior Manager will help execute and further develop the electric resource planning portfolio for CEG. This includes regulatory proceedings: IRPs, CPCNs, power cost, avoided cost, DSM, and other cases, as well as engagements on market strategy, and public reports on resource planning issues.
Responsibilities
Project Work
- Assist CEG’s consulting practice in executing client projects with a primary focus on power system planning.
- Assist with project management, including development of work plans, coordination of deliverable development, and communications with clients.
- Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of power system planning studies conducted by peers including assessment of assumptions and methodologies.
- Develop, utilize, and maintain custom spreadsheet-based tools, optimization models, and other analytical platforms to evaluate energy technologies, programs, and portfolios.
- Conduct independent analysis to assess impacts of different policies.
- Develop client deliverables: reports, presentations, and formal regulatory filings. Assist with editing, formatting, proofreading, fact-checking, and summarizing comments, reports, and presentations to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
- Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership on best practices for power system planning and implementation.
- Optional: Oversee or perform analysis utilizing capacity expansion, production cost, and resource adequacy models including the development of relevant databases.
Project Management
- Lead and manage projects and proposals, including budget oversight, staff coordination, and client relations, with a focus on electric-sector resource planning issues.
- Organize meetings, schedules, and team resources to ensure deadlines are met and client satisfaction is achieved. The Consulting Manager will also maintain professional relationships with clients.
- Oversee and prioritize multiple projects and workstreams at the same time.
- Write proposals and participate in other business development activities.
Team Management
- Manage and train staff as both a project manager and staff manager.
- Act as a critical thinker and decision-maker in addressing challenges and finding solutions.
- Maintain clear and open communication with the team to ensure alignment on goals, expectations, and updates.
- Support professional growth by offering guidance, coaching, and training opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
- 6-8 years of general industry experience, with a preference for electric utility regulation or modeling, or an advanced degree in Economics, Energy and Environmental Policy, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Operations Research, or related field. An advanced degree may satisfy 2 years of experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of project management experience in a consulting position or similar role.
- Skilled in scoping and executing spreadsheet analyses, developing models, and creating client-ready deliverables to communicate findings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
- Background or experience in technical or legal writing and research.
- Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing critical tasks while managing conflicting demands under tight deadlines.
- Experienced in managing and training staff, with a proven ability to delegate tasks effectively within a team.
- Optional: Experience with Capacity Expansion Planning and Production Cost Modeling Software (one of EnCompass, AURORA, PLEXOS, ReEDS, Sienna, GridPath, GenX, etc.).
A successful candidate does not have to satisfy every requirement listed above. Applying gives the opportunity to be considered.
Salary
Manager: $120,000-$150,000
Senior Manager: $130,000-$160,000
Salary negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a performance based incentive bonus.
Benefits
· Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
· 401(k) (with up to 4% company match)
· Paid Time Off, Sick leave, and Holidays
· Flexible hours, remote work
To apply, please upload your resume and a cover letter. In addition, email a recent writing sample to [email protected].
Current Energy Group is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and without discrimination, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.