System Operations and Electricity Market Design Expert

The Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) is looking for a Technical Expert in System Operations and Electricity Market Design to contribute to ESIG’s mission to support grid transformation and energy systems integration. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise and industry insight and executing on research in collaboration with ESIG’s small and growing technical team and with industry peers. The Technical Expert helps shape and lead ESIG’s research, contributes to technical outputs and thought leadership, and supports events and other group convenings, all related to system operations and market design issues (wholesale and retail market design, capacity accreditation, operational forecasting, ancillary services, etc.).

In this role, you'll:

✅ Develop, identify collaborators, identify participants, and execute program activities (projects, task forces, events, trainings, etc) that support ESIG’s mission in system operations and market design.

✅ Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership. Draft, co-author or review written or video content to support program activities.

✅ Manage contractors executing program activities to ensure technical outputs are accurate, clear, and relevant. Ensure projects are executed on time and within budgets.

✅ Stay current on emerging industry trends, policy developments, and leaders in the field. Build and maintain relationships with industry experts, members, and stakeholders.

✅ Contribute to ESIG’s Strategy. Support fundraising including writing or contributing to proposals and presenting to funders.

✅ Support workshops, webinars, and trainings by organizing sessions, inviting panelists, identifying timely topics, and developing technical materials.

✅ Represent ESIG in technical conferences and other industry forums in the U.S. and globally.

✅ Play an important role in helping ESIG advance the reliable, affordable, and sustainable transformation of the electric power system

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in system operation and market design 

• A Ph.D. or master’s degree in economics or a technical field

• Experience with technical writing for a broad range of audiences

• Demonstrated experience in public speaking on a broad range of topics

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excited to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team

At ESIG, you'll work alongside industry experts, utilities, researchers, manufacturers, developers, consultants, and system operators who are shaping the future of energy. ESIG offers a flexible work environment with a deeply dedicated team working remotely.