Develop and execute market participation, trading, and hedging strategies for a portfolio of hydropower assets across ISO/RTO and bilateral power markets.
Lead short-term and forward power trading activities.
Manage exposure to power price volatility, congestion, basis risk, counterparty risk, and hydrology-driven variability.
Oversee energy scheduling, bidding and offering strategies, settlements, confirmations, and reconciliation processes.
Negotiate, execute, and manage power sales agreements, hedges, and structured products.
Coordinate closely with plant operations to optimize dispatch, outage planning, and water value across hydropower facilities.
Integrate hydrology forecasts, reservoir constraints, and operational flexibility into market and bilateral trading decisions.
Monitor portfolio performance versus budget, forecast, and market benchmarks; recommend and implement corrective actions.
Monitor ISO/RTO market rules, pricing dynamics, congestion patterns, bilateral market conditions, and regulatory developments.
Analyze historical and forward price curves to identify commercial opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate trading strategies, asset performance, bilateral contracts, and commercial transactions.
Support development, acquisition, and financing activities through market, pricing, and revenue diligence.
Serve as a primary commercial interface with ISOs/RTOs, bilateral counterparties, utilities, brokers, and trading partners.
Provide clear market insights, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Lead continuous improvement of forecasting, analytics, and data processes supporting trading and energy management.
Provide guidance, oversight, or mentorship to supporting staff or cross-functional teams, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, energy management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in power markets, energy trading, energy management, or portfolio optimization
Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets, including ISO/RTO and bilateral market structures, pricing, congestion, and settlement mechanics
Demonstrated experience managing market, operational, and counterparty risk and executing commercial strategies
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Commuter benefits
Voluntary Life
401(k) Match
Eleven paid holidays per year
Competitive PTO schedule
Time off to volunteer or give back to your community
Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingmarket participation strategiestrading strategieshedging strategiesenergy schedulingbidding strategiessettlementsrisk managementdata analysisExcel

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipanalytical skillsmentorshipinfluencecollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementreporting