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Resource Planning Analyst

Pineville, LA

This role maintains and enhances Dynamic IRP capabilities, supports Plexos and other analytical tools, and translates model outputs into actionable insights. The Analyst ensures data accuracy ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for plexos in the United States is $50,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working with Plexos energy modeling software, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals using Plexos often encounter challenges related to managing large datasets, ensuring model accuracy, and interpreting complex simulation outputs. Navigating these can require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with both the software and energy market dynamics. Collaborating closely with team members—such as data analysts, engineers, and market specialists—helps ensure that models are accurate and that assumptions are realistic. Continuous learning, staying updated with the latest software features, and actively participating in user forums can also help address these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Plexos vs Power System Analyst?

AspectPlexosPower System Analyst
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, energy modeling certificationsEngineering or related degree, energy analysis certifications
Work EnvironmentEnergy consulting firms, utilities, software companiesUtilities, consulting firms, energy market operators
Industry UsagePower market simulations, capacity planningGrid analysis, system optimization
Common Search/ComparisonEnergy modeling tools, power market softwareGrid analysis, energy system modeling

While Plexos is a specialized software used for power market simulations and capacity planning, Power System Analysts focus on analyzing and optimizing electrical grids. Both roles require a strong understanding of energy systems, but Plexos users typically work with specific modeling tools, whereas Power System Analysts perform broader system assessments and planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Plexos Energy Modeling Specialist, and why are they important?

To excel as a Plexos Energy Modeling Specialist, you need a solid background in energy systems engineering, optimization, and data analysis, often supported by a relevant degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with the Plexos software platform, programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with large datasets are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this field. These skills are vital for accurately modeling complex energy systems, generating actionable insights, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

What are Plexos jobs?

Plexos jobs typically refer to roles that involve using the Plexos software platform, which is a widely used tool for energy market modeling, simulation, and optimization. Professionals in these jobs analyze and forecast electricity or gas markets, optimize generation portfolios, and support decision-making for utilities, grid operators, and market participants. Candidates usually have backgrounds in engineering, data analysis, energy economics, or computer science and are skilled in simulation modeling and data interpretation. Experience with Plexos is highly valued in sectors like energy consulting, utility planning, and renewable integration.
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Principal Consultant, Integrated System Planning

Principal Consultant, Integrated System Planning

Black & Veatch

Chicago, IL

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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61st of 352 rated engineering

Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 114035 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black & Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work and winner of the Newsweek's 2023 America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset lifecycle, including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity Solutions, Program Enablement, Strategy, Planning & Optimization, and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Delivery Team supporting Solutions.

You will be working with Infrastructure Advisory's Strategy, Planning & Optimization Solution Portfolio to deliver a wide range of projects and solutions, including integrated resource plans, resource adequacy and reliability assessments, capacity expansion and production cost modeling, portfolio optimization and asset investment planning, market studies, and other related generation and transmission planning efforts.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a principal consultant and technical lead to deliver integrated resource management projects for our clients, with a focus on market modeling through platforms like PLEXOS and Encompass. By joining Infrastructure Advisory, a consultant group that advises clients across the infrastructure lifecycle, you will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are aligned with Black & Veatch's Purpose, Building a World of Difference.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Deliver innovative solutions to address our client's most pressing issues, including aging infrastructure, portfolio optimization, asset investments, and improving data management and decision making.
  • Support the Strategy, Planning & Optimization Solution through execution of energy market modeling (e.g., PLEXOS, EnCompass) to inform client strategy, integrated resource planning, and investment decisions.
  • Translate client objectives, regulatory requirements, and market assumptions into actionable long-term resource plans to support their evolving energy needs.
  • Grow your skills, expand your professional network, and shape a rewarding career path aligned with your aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead high complexity consulting tasks in support of project delivery, including:
    • Integrated resource planning (IRP) support, including scenario design, assumptions development, and documentation.
    • Energy market modeling execution using tools such as PLEXOS and EnCompass (production cost, capacity expansion, and portfolio studies).
    • Resource adequacy, reliability, and planning reserve margin assessments; evaluation of capacity accreditation and ELCC where applicable.
    • Portfolio optimization and investment planning analyses (generation, storage, transmission, demand-side resources), including sensitivities on load, fuel, policy, and technology costs.
    • Model QA/QC, calibration, and results validation; develop repeatable workflows, templates, and clear client-ready exhibits.
  • Serve as a technical manager or director on strategy and planning projects. Manage tasks and assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Provide technical subject matter expertise on projects, apply best practices and recommend innovative solutions to clients. Utilize specialized knowledge to produce complex work products and solutions across all phases of an engagement. Leverage knowledge and experience to assess alternative approaches to solving problems. Identify technical issues impacting an engagement and implement solutions.
  • Provide thought leadership and be recognized as a company/industry subject matter expert. Contributes through presentations, publications, participation in regional/national conferences, and on professional society committees.
  • Lead client meetings and workshops, develop presentations and communicate effectively with clients
  • Support business development activities, and lead the development of scopes, schedules and budget
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree preferred 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
  • Typically 10+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications
Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
BandV Office Environment or Client Site - Travel up to 100%
Competencies
Action oriented
Customer focus
Interpersonal savvy
Salary Plan
CST: Consulting
Job Grade
018

Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) has been identified.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. 

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following  compensation range is applicable for the job and  location associated with this requisition: $158,823.00 - $265,209.00 

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915

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