About Energy Exemplar
In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.
Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:
- SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards.
- Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.
- IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) - Winners
- Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category
- Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change
- Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.
How We Work
Energy Exemplar is growing fast around 30% year on year and, that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.
We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.
Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.
About the Position
The Senior Energy Market Analyst, part of the Americas – Data and Insights team, will support Energy Exemplar’s growth in North America by identifying customer use cases, shaping go-to-market strategies, and providing thought leadership. Acting as a subject matter expert, they will understand customer challenges, propose solutions and develop products using Energy Exemplar tools and dataset.
The role is heavily focused on modelling, requiring expertise in energy market fundamentals. The analyst will build and oversee production of energy market models using PLEXOS. Candidates should have strong modelling skills, fundamental nodal modelling experience, customer engagement abilities, and a proactive, adaptable mindset.
- Hands on modeling experience in several ISOs (eg ERCOT)
- Experience with nodal power flow modeling and ability to discuss nodal concept such as LMPs, congestion, contingencies, LODF, etc.
- Self-Starter and ability to work independently
- 7+ years of experience with direct Energy Modeling and Power Market Analysis
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and learn new techniques
- Experience in creating and analyzing energy data sets for power models
- Production cost market modeling knowledge and experience
- Experience with nodal market modeling is required
- Experience working at a market operator, project developer, trading firm, consultancy or at a utility in planning, transmission or commercial operations would be an asset
- Knowledge of one or more energy economic modeling tools: PLEXOS, Aurora, PROMOD, PSO, MarketAnalytics and/or PROSYM
- Strong organizational skills
- Expert skills using Excel, Power BI and similar tools
- Experience with Python a plus.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
- Foundational knowledge of energy markets & associated economics
- Ability to communicate complex subject matter in an easy-to-understand manner
- Strong commercial awareness
- Top-down approach to problem solving – ability to see the big picture
- Strong interpersonal presence and skills - demonstrated ability to build rapport
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong listening and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Self-driven, results-orientated with a positive outlook and a focus on quality
- Thorough knowledge of standard Microsoft programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Sense of urgency for goal achievement
- Strong desire for personal and career advancement
- Four-year degree in Economics (preferred), Electric Engineering (Power Systems preferred), or Mathematics
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred
- Prior experience in building fundamental energy market models
- Knowledge of PLEXOS or other mathematically based optimization tools
Energy Exemplar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process—we're here to support you in showcasing your full potential.
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