Energy Modeler Needed in Boston MA
By Brett Bumeter - 20.04.2008
Description:
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Clean Energy Program Research Director, the Modeler will:
Conduct modeling and spreadsheet analyses of proposed renewable energy, energy efficiency, and global warming policies at the state, regional, and national level;
Quantify energy, economic, environmental, and public health impacts of proposed policies;
Assist UCS staff in reviewing and developing model assumptions;
Identify and make model modifications, where appropriate;
Acquire and maintain energy and electricity sector models;
Maintain regular contact with modelers and energy analysts from other organizations and government agencies to keep up to date on the latest analyses and model developments;
Review analyses from other organizations and government agencies;
Assist UCS staff in writing reports, papers, and fact sheets highlighting the results of various analyses; and
Prepare and give presentations on modeling results and reports at conferences and meetings.
Requirements
Qualifications: Knowledge of energy and electricity sector models, and their application for analyzing renewable energy, efficiency, and electricity technologies, markets, and policies. Applicants should possess an advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience. Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills are required. Proficiency with computer models, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software is necessary. Familiarity with energy efficiency technologies, policies, costs, and benefits is helpful.
Experience: Position requires at least 2-3 years of experience using energy and electricity sector models, with more experience preferred. Familiarity with and experience using the Energy Information Administration’s National Energy Modeling System and electricity capacity expansion models is highly desirable. Computer programming experience and skills are also strongly preferred.
Company
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking an Energy Modeler to conduct analysis and modeling of clean energy and global warming policies at the state, regional and national level. The candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team in our Clean Energy Program to advance strong clean energy policies. Candidates must have a solid background in energy modeling and the energy field in general.
UCS is a leading science-based nonprofit organization working for a healthy planet and a safer world. UCS was founded in 1969 and currently has a membership and activist base of more than 100,000, a staff of over 100, and offices in Cambridge (MA), Washington (DC), and Berkeley (CA).
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