This role focuses on identifying optimal distributed energy resource (DER) system configurations and unlocking market value across different grid services and use cases. Are you a next-level energy modeler? Do you love the interplay between demand response programs, utility energy pricing, capacity auctions and ancillary services?! If so, we should talk!
We are seeking an experienced techno-economic energy analyst to work on system sizing, optimization, and revenue modelling for behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM), DER, microgrid and hybrid energy projects. The ability to communicate your findings is critical. Technologies will include battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar PV, linear generators, fuel cells, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
About Distributed Sun groupDistributed Sun (DSUN) is a clean energy infrastructure provider, proudly independent since 2009, that develops, finances, owns, and operates solar and battery storage projects across the community solar, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale markets. We’ve delivered groundbreaking systems – many the first of their kind – in 17 states. Being nimble, forward-thinking, creatively bold, and constructively challenging is in our DNA, and we look for those same qualities in our team. It’s how we’ve led and thrived for over 15 years. Join us, and you’ll be part of a curious, committed team accelerating the clean energy transition through smart infrastructure and bold ideas.
About truCurrenttruCurrent, a DSUN company, delivers end-to-end energy transition services for Fortune 500 companies and other leading enterprises. We develop and integrate distributed energy infrastructure, including microgrids and storage, aligned to regulatory and capital markets to deliver energy solutions at the grid edge. Our partners rely on truCurrent for energy transition roadmaps, development, and financing solutions that unlock economic, environmental, and operational gains. We help enterprises meet their energy goals with infrastructure that boosts resiliency, lowers fleet total cost of ownership (TCO), and optimizes energy use to align with business strategy.
DSUN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.Core ResponsibilitiesSystem Sizing & Optimization• Develop DER configurations using optimization software tools.
• Size systems for peak shaving, demand charge management, energy arbitrage, capacity participation, ancillary services, demand response, and resilience requirements.
• Evaluate BTM vs FTM deployment strategies.
• Conduct multi-scenario and sensitivity analyses (load growth, tariff evolution, forward curves, degradation, etc.).
Revenue Stack & Market Analysis- Model participation and quantify value streams including capacity (ICAP/UCAP), demand response, frequency regulation, reserves, energy arbitrage, and state-level DER compensation frameworks within ISO/RTOs nationwide.
- Model and analyze utility tariffs.
- Experience with U.S. ISO/RTO markets (PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, ERCOT, CAISO) modelling preferred.
- Optimize C&I and campus microgrid design; produce clear outputs to support development and origination teams.
- Estimate resiliency value proposition of systems assessing critical loads and outage durations.
- Support go/no-go decisions through data-driven analysis.
- Interact with policy, development and finance teams to obtain necessary inputs for techno-economic analysis
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Energy Systems, Economics, or related field.
• 4-8+ years’ experience in energy storage, DERs, or wholesale power markets.
• Direct experience using energy optimization tools for techno-economic microgrid analysis.
• Experience modeling BTM and/or FTM microgrid systems.
• Strong understanding of U.S. ISO/RTO markets, capacity and ancillary services structures, demand response programs, and utility tariff design.
• Advanced Excel skills; Python, VBA, or similar analytical tools preferred.
• Strong systems thinker integrating technical, market, and operational considerations.
• Detail-oriented with rigorous modeling discipline.
• Comfortable navigating evolving policy and tariff environments.
• Able to clearly communicate optimization logic and results to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive collaborator who works well across technical and commercial teams.
Team Management- Provider mentorshipand take responsibility for junior analysts; assume a leadership rolewithin itas the team expands
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Bonus compensation plan
- Unit option award
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Health, dental, and vision benefits plan
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Economics, or related field
- 4-8+ years' experience in energy storage, distributed energy resources, or wholesale power markets
- Direct experience using energy optimization tools for techno-economic microgrid analysis
- Experience modeling behind-the-meter (BTM) and/or front-of-the-meter (FTM) microgrid systems
- Strong understanding of U.S. ISO/RTO markets, capacity and ancillary services, demand response programs, and utility tariff design
- Advanced Excel skills
- Python, VBA, or similar analytical tools
- Ability to clearly communicate optimization logic and results to non-technical stakeholders
- Proven experience mentoring junior analysts and assuming team leadership responsibilities
- Willingness to be available during Eastern Time working hours; DC Metro hybrid (Tue/Wed) preferred or remote nationwide
What We Do
Distributed Sun (DSUN) is a renewable energy services provider and solar developer founded in 2009. The company develops, constructs, finances, and operates commercial, community, and utility-scale solar projects and distributed generation. It specializes in integrating solar solutions with adjacent technologies, such as energy storage and microgrids, and provides tax equity syndication to help enterprises achieve ambitious decarbonization goals and optimize financial returns.
