Power Modeling Analyst Or Engineer; Level Doe

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is open to varying levels of experience. This position is located at our Headquarters location in Bismarck, ND. The Power Modeling Engineer/Analyst will develop and optimize power system models across generation, transmission, and distribution networks. This role leverages advanced simulation tools, load forecasting, and resource integration strategies to ensure grid reliability and efficiency, while analyzing market strategies to quantify system impacts and support energy position development.

Responsibilities include maintaining and modifying complex inputs for market models, coordinating with multiple departments to interpret outputs, and using back casting to improve accuracy. The engineer/analyst will project energy revenues and costs, predict generation from Basin Electric facilities, integrate long- and short-term power contracts, and anticipate balancing needs. Model outputs will be incorporated into financial forecasting to support both long-term scenario planning and short-term projections, driving sustainable energy solutions and future grid modernization.

• Modify and maintain complex inputs for electricity markets based on pertinent market research and understanding of LMP’s, transmission market data, including supply and demand, transmission congestion, capacity allocation, and pricing mechanisms within the multiple markets Basin Electric transacts in.
• Assist in the analysis of market strategies using market simulation software of Encompass, AURORA, or similar platforms, to identify and quantify impacts of strategy considered.
• Assist in the coordination of monthly generation modeling. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather relevant data and inputs for market analysis. Work closely with Commodity Risk Management, Financial Planning and Reporting, and Asset Management, Resource Planning, and Rates to coordinate and analyze model outputs, including back casting activities to improve accuracy of delivered outputs.
• Initiate modeling and process of projecting revenue associated with energy and capacity obligations, including predicting generation from Basin Electric facilities, and integrating long-term power contracts, whether purchases or sales. Perform statistical analysis and data mining techniques to extract insights and patterns from large datasets.
• Obtain a general understanding of the Cooperative’s power supply system to accurately present the modeling results for the Cooperative and to understand the broader regional power supply system to model, maintain, and update within the power supply model.
• Acquire knowledge of resource strategy concepts and considerations, including electric generation resource types and characteristics, and respective costs, risks, operating characteristics, and fuel supply considerations.
• Obtain knowledge and skills in the areas of fundamental electricity supply and demand drivers, energy market dynamics, and risk and valuation techniques for predicting and evaluating energy market outcomes.
• Research and gain an understanding of RTO market updates, services, requirements, operations, projected loads, new generation, transmission additions, and any other pertinent information potentially used in accurately modeling and forecasting generation and market prices. May participate in RTO working groups, conferences, meetings, webinars, or other available resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited Engineering program, or software engineering related degree.
• Occasional travel may be required.

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasionally reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.

• Strong interpersonal skills enabling the incumbent to work effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, and present information to others.
• Basic knowledge of advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts, and practices in an applicable field and related science discipline.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative