Expert Consultant

Location

East Lansing, MI | United States

Job description

Position Summary

5 Lakes Energy is hiring an Expert Consultant to help advance

clean energy policy in the Midwest. As a small, well-respected firm with broad

expertise and a range of sought-after practice areas, the Expert Consultant should

expect to work on a wide variety of projects in the effort to mitigate climate

change and accelerate the clean energy transition, with a focus on providing

expert advice and testimony in the areas of electric utility revenue

requirements and cost-of-service, for both establishing a position on overall

revenue requirements and cost allocation in rate cases, but also in relation to

the use of clean energy technologies, such as distributed generation, energy

storage, heat pumps, and electric vehicles. 5 Lakes Energy expects to work

consistently in Michigan and Wisconsin but also engages elsewhere across the

Midwest and the US. In rate cases, our clients are commonly representing clean

energy interests, residential customers, or both.

Applicants should be collaborative forward-thinkers who are

passionate about advancing clean energy and an equitable transition to a low carbon

economy. This role will be fully remote. Occasional travel may be required. The

Expert Consultant will report to 5 Lakes Energy’s Managing Partners Douglas

Jester and Dan Ebert.

About 5 Lakes Energy

5 Lakes Energy is a consulting firm focused on research,

analysis and advocacy related to mitigating the adverse effects of climate

change on behalf of environmental advocates, government agencies, and advanced

energy companies and organizations. We are a team of experts and analysts with

backgrounds in economics, planning, business, engineering, law and public

policy. Through policy analysis and development, regulatory intervention, and applied

economic theory, 5 Lakes Energy shapes renewable energy and environmental policy

in the Great Lakes region.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In alignment with our firm’s mission to advance an

equitable, just transition to a low-carbon economy, 5 Lakes Energy is an

inclusive, equal opportunity employer and is actively seeking candidates of

diverse backgrounds and identities.

Responsibilities

The Expert Consultant will work with minimal supervision and

is expected to occasionally represent 5 Lakes Energy in online and in-person settings.

The primary responsibilities include:

· Preparation

of analysis and expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings such as

integrated resource planning proceedings or rate cases, with a focus on

electric utility revenue requirements and cost-of service, particularly in

relation to residential rates and the adoption and use of clean energy

technologies, such as distributed generation, energy storage, heat pumps, and

electric vehicles.

·

Performing analytical modeling tasks to

calculate social, economic, and environmental impacts of policies in the energy

sector

·

Representing 5 Lakes Energy in stakeholder

engagement activities in regulatory, legislative, and local government forums

The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and

communication skills, and be highly adaptable to work on projects in the

following areas:

·

Determination of rate case revenue requirements

and cost allocation (with other witnesses addressing cost of capital and

specific changes in expenditures)

·

Innovative utility cost-of-service and related analysis

of rate design compared to cost of service

·

Contribution in Aid of Construction and customer

rebate programs based on cost of service analysis

·

Cost allocation of program expenditures and

long-term effects on revenue requirements and rates related to

o

Transportation electrification

o

Building electrification

o

Energy efficiency and demand response

o

Behind-the-meter/distributed energy resource compensation

o

Energy storage resources

Minimum Requirements

· Background

in economics, law, public policy, engineering, or related discipline

· Professional

experience preparing expert witness testimony related to electric utility revenue

requirements and cost-of-service

· Ability

to communicate technical economic, regulatory, and financial concepts clearly

and persuasively to experts, non-experts, advocates, and policymakers

· Ability

to work with minimal supervision in a remote office setting

· Excellent

organizational and time management skills

· High

level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

· Excellent

quantitative, analytical, and statistical skills

·

Must be located and authorized to work in the

United States

Preferred Qualifications

· 3+

years of experience in energy sector including, but not limited to utility

accounting, revenue requirements analysis, and cost of service analysis

· Prior

regulatory or consulting experience and established relationships in energy

sector

· Professional

experience or familiarity with energy/public utility regulation, clean energy

technologies, decarbonization strategies, and climate policy

· Knowledge

of energy- and climate-related federal and state data sources/analytical tools

Salary and Benefits

5 Lakes Energy offers competitive salary commensurate with

experience. Additionally, 5 Lakes Energy offers generous benefits including:

·

Medical and dental insurance

·

Generous and flexible paid vacation policy

·

Paid winter break from December 24-January 1

·

Paid state/federal holidays

·

Company matching in Simple IRA

·

Expense reimbursement for home office, phone,

and internet

·

Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials to [email protected] :

·

Cover letter to the attention of Douglas Jester describing

your relevant qualifications and the reason for your interest in 5 Lakes Energy

and its mission

·

Resume

·

Writing sample (preferably expert witness

testimony)

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