Energy Market Advisor - Energy Advisory Services (Remote)

Job-ID: 88334Category: AdvisoryLocation: United States; New York, NY, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; Jersey City, NJ, United States; Austin, TX, United States; Denver, CO, United States; Seattle, WA, United States; Los Angeles, CA, United States; San Francisco, CA, United States; Washington, DC, United StatesPosted: 2026-07-21This OpportunityWSP is seeking an Energy Market Advisor to join and assist in growing our Energy Strategies group within the Energy Advisory Services (EAS) business unit. This role focuses on power market modeling, production cost modeling, integrated resource planning, and strategic advisory, helping clients navigate complex market dynamics, regulatory environments, and energy transition challenges.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in energy systems modeling (e.g., PLEXOS, ProMod, GridView, etc), quantitative analytics, and electricity market operations, along with experience delivering client-facing insights across generation, transmission, and emerging energy technologiesThis is a remote position supporting clients and projects across the U.S. and internationally.You will work directly with utilities, system operators, and project developers, offering financial strategic guidance to senior client leadership and helping advance their most critical initiatives.This is a highly visible, internal and external client‑facing role requiring exceptional communication skills, strong financial and energy market depth, and the ability to manage complex advisory engagements from early concept through execution.Your ImpactEnergy Market Modeling & AnalysisDevelop and maintain advanced power market models (e.g., PLEXOS and similar) to support:Power price forecastingCapacity expansion planningCongestion, curtailment, and nodal price analysisConduct integrated resource planning (IRP) and scenario analysis to evaluate generation portfolios and system reliabilityStrategic Advisory & Project DeliverySupport infrastructure advisory engagements across:Renewable and conventional generationTransmission systemsOil & gas and nuclear assetsDeliver technical due diligence and investment analysis for energy infrastructure projectsDevelop client-ready deliverables including reports, models, and presentationsManage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environmentsData Analytics & Tool DevelopmentAnalyze large datasets using Python, Excel, R, and SQL to generate actionable insightsBuild and enhance internal analytical tools and market intelligence productsDesign scenario-based models incorporating:Market rulesPolicy and regulatory frameworksEconomic and operational constraints.Market Research & InsightsMonitor trends in:Energy markets and pricing dynamicsRegulatory and policy developmentsEmerging generation and storage technologiesTranslate research into forward-looking market perspectives to guide client strategy.Cross Functional CollaborationPartner with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, economics, and policyEngage stakeholders to align modeling assumptions and planning outputsContribute to knowledge sharing and internal capability developmentOther ResponsibilitiesSupport contract review processes in coordination with WSP legal.Perform additional duties as assigned.Travel required: 25%+Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Energy Systems, Engineering, Finance/Economics or related field7+ years of experience (equivalent) in:Energy market modelingUtility planning or infrastructure advisoryStrong experience with:PLEXOS or similar power system modeling toolsElectricity markets (e.g., ISO/RTO structures such as ERCOT, PJM, MISO, etc).understanding of financial instruments (e.g. accounting, taxation…) underpinning financial analysisGeneral understanding of financial theory underpinning weighted average cost of capital calculations (e.g. capital asset pricing model)Experience supporting Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs)Preferred Qualifications:PhD or Master’s Degree Experience leading Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs)Knowledge of capacity markets and transmission planningBackground in transmission integration, renewable and thermal generation integration, energy transition, or hydropower systemsCertifications such as:Professional Engineer Registration / Engineer in Training (EIT)WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $106,100 - $189,000WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.Expected Salary (Colorado only): $106,100 - $157,500WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-SY1About the companyAbout WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.