Energy Analyst / Senior Energy Analyst (SmartBidder)

SmartBidder is the leading energy bid optimization and scheduling platform for standalone, co-located, or hybrid renewable energy and storage projects. SmartBidder provides custom bid optimization in day-ahead and real-time power markets through a suite of probabilistic and AI-assisted models, incorporating forecasted nodal price dynamics, asset-specific constraints, and risk-based optimization.

Responsibilities

Lead quantitative analysis and deliver on-time results to clients; Apply fundamental modeling of electricity markets in support of electricity trading; Provide clients with expertise in analytic modeling for asset valuation, risk management, and renewable integration; Provide clients with expertise in energy-related commodity trading, energy markets quantitative analysis, electricity market operations, and power structuring; Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on market operations and strategies; Participate in on-call rotations to support real-time market operations and ensure system reliability, which may include occasional weekends or evenings; Devise new approaches to represent results that support decision analysis; Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations; Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations; Solve complex analytic problems to make mission-critical decisions for energy supply; Serve as a technical resource for scoping, building, deploying, and launch activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, or energy; 1+ years prior experience in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy (5+ years for Senior Analyst); Understanding of energy modeling systems and methods; Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams; Demonstrated track record of working with clients and teams; Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork, organization, and work ethic; Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem-solve with minimum supervision; Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data

Nice to have

Master's or advanced degrees in economics, engineering, and/or energy; Proficiency with analytic software programming (R, Python, or other languages); Previous project management experience; Knowledge of deregulated power market operations

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Life and disability insurance; Parental leave for growing families; FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts; 401(k) with 3% non-elective contribution; Flexible PTO