Lead Consultant - Customized Energy Solutions

Customized Energy Solutions (CES) is a leading service provider of market intelligence and operational support services to companies participating in the retail and wholesale electric and natural gas markets. Utilizing deep know-how developed since the inception of the deregulated energy markets, CES provides accurate & timely analysis on regulatory changes, market opportunities, and operational efficiencies for electricity and natural gas commodities.

CES Consulting is at the forefront of the energy transition powered by newer technologies including stationary storage, distribution energy resources, Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Green Hydrogen. We offer an industry leading range of consulting services to project developers, investors, technology companies and market participants to understand the evolving market rules, quantify the impacts and discover the value proposition of new technologies.  With a presence across all north American competitive markets, the CES Consulting team has provided consulting and services to over 10 GWh of advanced energy storage resources globally. The insights garnered from CES’s managing the day-to-day operations of over 29,000MW of generating assets and 1,100 MW of energy storage facilities in the RTO/ISO markets set our consulting services apart from our competitors.

Join a rapidly growing company in an exciting and dynamic work environment. As one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the Philadelphia region, Customized Energy Solutions offers an opportunity for significant professional growth. Our team of associates at CES is highly motivated, innovative, and passionate about providing excellent Services to our clients.  Our main office is in Philadelphia, with satellite offices in various U.S., Canada, India, Japan and Vietnam.

CES is seeking a Lead Consultant with a track record of managing client engagement in the energy markets. As a Lead Consultant, your primary responsibilities will include identifying and cultivating business opportunities, managing complex projects with a remote team, and positioning our company as a leader in the industry.

Responsibilities:

The role is 55% project management and delivery, 25% mentoring analysts’ team, 10% establishing market expertise and 10% business development.

1. Project Management
   1. Lead the delivery of customer work through modeling, developing presentations, writing, and preparing reports, and owning customer requests.
   2. Track and manage actual performance of project teams against the established plan, with ongoing communication to project team members.
2. Establish Market Expertise to Interface with Clients
   1. Establish our company as a thought leader in the industry by engaging with key decision-makers, presenting at industry events and conferences, and showcasing our expertise.
   2. Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations. Translate technical concepts to a broader audience.
   3. Utilize and contribute to CES’s suite of dispatch and financial models for valuing energy projects, advising on enhancements in line with evolving market rules and regulations.
3. Business Development
   1. Develop business opportunities with both new and existing clients, engaging with inquiries and providing market insights.
   2. Lead and coordinate the preparation and responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring comprehensive and timely submissions.
   3. Monitor and track submitted proposals, providing regular updates and strategic feedback to management.
   4. Conduct thorough market research, collaborating with the marketing department to refine and enhance marketing materials and strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of power industry experience.
• Proven track record in project management and client management.
• In-depth understanding of energy, ancillary services, and capacity frameworks within the US ISO/RTO markets.
• In-depth understanding of price forecasting methods, project merchant revenues, and our role as independent market consultant.
• In-depth understanding of state and utility programs for renewable energy technologies.
• Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical/quantitative skills. Understanding of energy modeling system and methods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with both US and remote teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem-solve with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Techno-commercial energy consulting experience in the US.
• In-depth understanding of distribution energy resources (DERs) pairing with renewables.
• In-depth understanding in energy storage dispatch modeling.
• Knowledge of Vehicle-to-Anything (V2X) applications.
• Knowledge of green hydrogen market and applications.
• Familiarity with RTO/ISO transmission planning and generation interconnection processes.

Location:

• This is a remote position within US, with a strong preference in the Northeast or MISO region.

Travel:

• Periodic travel to attend regulatory meetings, conferences, company quarterly meetings at our headquarters in Philadelphia.

Customized Energy Solutions offers competitive salary commensurate with experience.  Benefits include performance bonus and profit-sharing Medical Savings Account, comprehensive health Insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K matching and tuition reimbursement. Excellent opportunities for advancement.

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.