Energy Market Advisor - Energy Advisory Services

WSP is seeking an Energy Market Advisor to support power market modeling, strategic advisory, and energy infrastructure projects. The role involves client-facing work, data analysis, and collaboration across engineering, economics, and policy teams, primarily supporting utilities, system operators, and project developers.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $106,100–$189,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced power market models for price forecasting, capacity expansion, and congestion analysis.
• Conduct integrated resource planning and scenario analysis for generation portfolios and system reliability.
• Support infrastructure advisory engagements across renewable, conventional generation, transmission, oil & gas, and nuclear assets.
• Deliver technical due diligence and investment analysis for energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop client-ready reports, models, and presentations.
• Manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Analyze large datasets using Python, Excel, R, and SQL to generate insights.
• Build and enhance analytical tools and market intelligence products.
• Design scenario-based models incorporating market rules, policies, and constraints.
• Monitor trends in energy markets, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies.
• Translate research into market perspectives to guide client strategy.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders.
• Support contract review processes and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Systems, Engineering, Finance/Economics or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in energy market modeling and utility planning or infrastructure advisory.
• Strong experience with PLEXOS or similar power system modeling tools.
• Experience with electricity markets (ISO/RTO structures such as ERCOT, PJM, MISO).
• Understanding of financial instruments and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of financial theory, including WACC calculations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and financial benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and time off for bereavement, voting, naturalization.

Additional Information

• Travel required: 25%+.
• Expected salary range: $106,100 - $189,000 (all locations), $106,100 - $157,500 (Colorado).