Transmission Fellow - Carbon-Free Electricity Program

Job Description: RMI seeks passionate early-to-mid career professionals to participate in the RMI Transmission Fellowship Program’s second year. The Transmission Fellowship Program trains new experts in the complexities of the US transmission system to advance the grid build-out needed to support an affordable, reliable power sector.  New fellows should bring a passion to get into the weeds about electricity transmission. Previous transmission experience is not required, but we expect fellows will bring diverse, existing skillsets to contribute to transmission work. We welcome candidates with a broad set of educational and work backgrounds.  RMI is hiring 1-2 fellows to stay at RMI. The other fellows will participate in the cohort from external organizations and will be recruited via another process.   Transmission fellows will learn basic-to-advanced power system fundamentals, regulation, policy, and economics through a combination of on-the-job learning and structured sessions. Fellows will spend ~90% of their time on project work. To complement their on-the-job work, Fellows will spend ~10% of their time participating in in-person trainings, e-learning using technical modules and facilitated discussions, peer-to-peer learning, self-study, and mentorship as part of a cohort-based training model. Application instructions:  In lieu of a cover letter, in 1-3 paragraphs, please briefly explain why you are interested in the transmission fellowship opportunity. Responsibilities will depend on each   f ellow’s host organization and may include:   Supporting   RMI   on projects to advance transmission expansion , or improve related market structures     Analyzing   data   to   discover new insights, challenges, and opportunities    Conducting   qualitative analysis   and interviews   Participating   in problem-solving   sessions   to   define   new approaches   to   solving sticky challenges   Synthesizing   recommendations into clear and compelling reports.    Engaging with external experts and stakeholders to advance project deliverables.   Conduct in-depth research and analysis on topics relevant to your team's focus   area, synthesizing findings into actionable insights and recommendations.   Contribute to the development of thought leadership and communication   materials, such as reports, briefs, and presentations, to effectively communicate   team insights, activities, and recommendations to internal and external   stakeholders.   Assist   in coordinating team meetings, workshops, and events, including   logistics , agenda   development, and participant communications.   Participate in partnerships with external stakeholders, including corporate partners,   public actors, and/or community groups, to advance shared goals and   objectives .   Create innovative problem-solving approaches to drive project insights.   Utilize both quantitative and qualitative analysis or modeling techniques to assess the impact of various energy strategies and policies .   Contribute to presentations and participation in conferences,   workshops   and other external engagements.   Minimum Qualifications:   Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant work experience OR a master's degree in   applicable   areas such as: STEM, political science/policy, finance, business administration, environmental sciences, economics, etc. PhD candidates will also   be   considered.   Genuine passion for driving positive change in the energy transition space,   demonstrated through   previous   work experience, academic projects, and/or extracurricular activities.   Strong interest in and understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the energy sector.   Project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.   Communication skills, both written and verbal, can convey complex information clearly and concisely.   Ability and willingness to engage with technical material and provide qualitative and quantitative evaluation of existing initiatives.   Qualifications which may be   advantageous , but are not   required :    General background in   energy, climate, or environmental fields; and/or environmental or energy justice; and/or energy economics or energy project development     Grid modeling   Energy   infrastructure   experience   ( e.g.   work at a utility, rural cooperative, etc.)   Political advocacy or lobbying experience, including in local/state/federal legislative fields   Experience working at state public utility commissions (PUCs) or a similar entity     Experience with or knowledge of regional transmission planning   entities   (RTOs, ISOs, etc.)   Facilitation and community engagement experience     Technical   expertise   in coding, computer modeling, data visualization, etc. (especially energy or financial modeling using Excel, Python, etc.)   Location   We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.   We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.   We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.  Compensation   RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. You'll receive a