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Senior Associate, Clean Energy Planning - Carbon-Free Electricity Program at Rocky Mountain Institute

Senior Associate, Clean Energy Planning - Carbon-Free Electricity Program

Rocky Mountain Institute · NY, US

1 months ago

Senior Associate, Clean Energy Planning - Carbon-Free Electricity Program

Rocky Mountain Institute · NY, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

RMI is seeking a Senior Associate to contribute to and lead work at the intersection of utility planning, large load integration, and regulatory engagement. This role will support efforts to improve planning practices, scale demand flexibility, and develop innovative solutions for new electricity demand to be met with clean, cost-effective resources.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on integrated resource planning, demand flexibility, large loads, or regulatory processes within project teams.
  • Independently scope and execute multiple small projects or workstreams in parallel.
  • Lead development of research, insights, and recommendations to support regulatory and planning decisions.
  • Design and facilitate workshops, meetings, and convenings with electricity sector stakeholders.
  • Structure and create presentations and writing that bring new insights to partners.
  • Utilize project management techniques to ensure high quality and timely execution of project deliverables.
  • Mentor and motivate project team members and resolve issues throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in an applicable field such as engineering, economics, computer science, or mathematics.
  • 4+ years of relevant professional experience in fields such as utility regulation, utility strategy, climate or energy advocacy, policy, or law.
  • Demonstrated track record in a project-based work environment with significant work products.
  • Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive.
  • Familiarity with the electricity industry, including key trends and stakeholder landscape.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across diverse teams and perspectives.
  • Must have current, independent authorization to work in the U.S. without present or future sponsorship from RMI.

Skills

  • Integrated resource planning
  • Demand flexibility
  • Large loads integration
  • Regulatory processes
  • Utility resource planning practices
  • Integration of large loads including data centers into the grid
  • Large load tariffs
  • Clean energy sourcing
  • Load forecasting
  • Distributed energy resources
  • Virtual power plants
  • Battery energy storage
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Capacity expansion modeling
  • Production cost modeling
  • Battery storage modeling
  • Valuation of distributed energy resources
  • AI tools for research, analysis, and workflows

Location

  • Remote (Continental United States)

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Senior

Education Level

  • Advanced degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $84,000-$103,000

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 403b retirement match with immediate vesting
  • Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
  • Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
  • Health savings or flexible spending accounts
  • Fertility and hormonal health support
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave
  • Paid sabbatical leave
  • Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
  • Work from home and home technology allowances
  • Learning & development opportunities
  • Potential for bonuses and merit increases
  • Discount marketplace
  • Team retreats and geographic meetups
  • Rewards and recognition programs

About the Company

  • RMI transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.
  • We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut climate pollution at least 50 percent by 2030.
  • RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; Abuja, Nigeria; and Beijing.

Equal Opportunity

  • RMI is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity as outlined in U.S. federal law.
  • We prohibit discrimination against applicants, interns, and employees on the basis of any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: age (40 and over), race, color, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, uniformed service member status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other applicable status protected by applicable law.
  • RMI is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.