Energy Market Analyst

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

Energy Exemplar is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Analyst – Solution Modeling Services to join our growing Professional Services team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to work directly with energy market participants and gain hands-on experience with power systems modeling and analysis using industry-leading tools such as PLEXOS, Aurora, and Adapt2.

In this role, you will support the delivery of modeling solutions for clients across Japan, including utilities, system operators, independent power producers, and energy traders. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients to configure models, run simulations, interpret results, and help solve real-world energy challenges related to generation planning, market participation, and system operations.

• Support the configuration, testing, and delivery of energy market models using PLEXOS and related tools.
• Position Energy Market Analyst Solution Modeling Services (Pro Services)
• Assist in building and validating datasets for production cost modeling, capacity expansion, and market forecasting studies.
• Perform scenario analysis and interpret model results to support business decisions for clients.
• Collaborate with senior team members to understand client needs and tailor model configurations accordingly.
• Contribute to documentation, training materials, and reusable modeling templates.
• Conduct research into ISO/RTO market rules, fuel pricing, renewable integration, and other market factors.
• Work on client-facing modeling projects across OCCTO and other ISOs.
• Develop basic scripts (e.g., in Python or SQL) to automate data preprocessing, scenario generation, or reporting tasks.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into functional solution models.
• Assist in the creation and configuration of solution prototypes, models, and documentation to support client implementations.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and insights that inform solution design and optimization.
• Support pre-sales and implementation activities by providing input on technical feasibility, scope estimation, and best practices.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams to ensure solutions align with technical capabilities and customer expectations.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve solution modeling processes, automation, and scalability.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in energy modeling, grid planning, or energy consulting (internships included).
• Familiarity with power markets, ISO/RTO operations, or utility planning processes.
• Exposure to tools such as PLEXOS, Aurora, PSSE, PROMOD, or similar modeling platforms a plus.
• Experience with mathematical optimization solvers such as Gurobi, GAMS, or CPLEX is a plus.
• Prior experience or knowledge in power grid operations or fuel procurement/supply-side management is a plus.
• Basic experience with Python or SQL for data analysis or automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially in presenting technical findings.
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced professional services environment.

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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