Senior Associate

The Role

MEI is hiring a Senior Associate, Commercial Analysis for a high-impact role focused on power markets and energy storage. This position plays a meaningful role in supporting investment decisions, commercial strategy across our renewable and storage portfolio, with analysis that directly informs how and where we deploy capital. 
 
Reporting to the Manager, Commercial Analysis, the Senior Associate will work closely with business development, investment, and operations teams to evaluate market opportunities, assess risk, and ground commercial recommendations in detailed power market analysis. This role is well-suited for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who is excited to contribute to disciplined capital deployment in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.  

Responsibilities

Power Market & Storage Analysis

• Analyze U.S. wholesale power markets (energy, capacity, and ancillary services) to evaluate revenue opportunities and risks for renewable and energy storage assets.
• Assess energy storage economics across multiple value streams, including energy arbitrage, capacity, ancillary services, and congestion-related opportunities.
• Track and evaluate market rule changes, regulatory developments, and policy updates that impact project economics and commercial strategy.

Commercial & Financial Modeling

• Build, maintain, and refine revenue models for standalone storage, hybrid, and renewable generation projects.
• Support investment underwriting, project valuation, and bid strategy development using market forecasts and scenario analysis.
• Perform sensitivity analyses on key commercial assumptions, including price levels, volatility, congestion, and accreditation methodologies.

Strategy & Deal Support

• Support commercial strategy related to market participation, offtake structures, and risk management approaches.
• Assist with diligence for project acquisitions and new development opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams to align market insights with project design, siting, and execution decisions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in power markets, energy analytics, renewable energy, energy storage, consulting, or investment analysis.
• Strong understanding of U.S. wholesale electricity markets and ISO/RTO market structures.
• Experience modeling or evaluating revenues for energy storage and/or renewable assets.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear, decision-oriented recommendations.

Preferred

• Experience with market forecasting tools or vendors (e.g., Aurora, PLEXOS, Enverus, Wood Mackenzie).
• Familiarity with hybrid renewable + storage projects.
• Exposure to commercial transactions, offtake agreements, or market participation strategies.

What We Value

• Intellectual rigor and attention to detail.
• Ownership mentality and accountability.
• Collaborative, cross-functional mindset.
• Comfort operating in evolving and imperfect market environments.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy and the role of storage in the power system.

Benefits

• PTO and company holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance
• 401(k) and company match
• Professional development stipend
• Strong culture of collaboration, performance, and personal growth