Quantitative Power Analyst - Power Flow

CWP Energy; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Analyst to join a dynamic Power Flow team. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle complex challenges using advanced techniques in applied mathematics and machine learning. You will process and analyze large datasets, develop predictive models, and automate workflows to enhance decision-making. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and offers a vibrant work environment, complete with excellent perks and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Full group insurance

RRSP program

Vacation policy

Public transit incentive

Give & Match program

Office gym

Lounge area

Locker rooms

Showers

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large power market datasets to extract insights on supply and demand.
• Develop predictive models for congestion and pricing trends.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Techniques

Machine Learning

Problem Solving

Optimization

Education

Master’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

At CWP Energy, we are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, leveraging our deep expertise in energy trading to drive innovation. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters creativity, encourages experimentation, and rewards risk-taking, setting us apart in the industry.

We are seeking a highly motivated Analyst to join our Power Flow team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance group that thrives on solving complex problems with cutting-edge techniques in applied mathematics, statistics, optimization, and machine learning.

About the Power Flow Team:

Our team comprises passionate scientists, engineers, and mathematicians dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art methods in energy market analysis. We work with an extensive database of clean data, addressing challenging problems that are ideal for algorithmic trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and analyze large power market datasets to extract insights on key fundamentals such as supply, demand, pricing, and grid congestion across the U.S. power grid.
• Develop and maintain predictive models for congestion and pricing trends, supporting data-driven trading strategies.
• Execute, refine, and optimize power flow models, ensuring data accuracy and model reliability for real-time market applications.
• Automate data processing, reporting, and analytical workflows using SQL and Python to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Support senior Power Model Analysts by implementing and running model updates, executing analysis, and translating data into actionable insights.
• Continuously enhance data pipelines to improve the speed and accuracy of market forecasts and trading signals.
• Stay up to date with power market trends and leverage new data sources, methodologies, and technologies to improve forecasting and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Finance, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience with analysis of large datasets.
• Power Market experience (an asset).
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with agile software principles (an asset).
• Knowledge of machine learning and advanced statistical regression techniques (an asset).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

What we offer:

• An entrepreneurial results-driven corporate culture.
• Full group insurance and the opportunity to contribute to an RRSP program.
• A vacation policy upon arrival.
• A public transit incentive program.
• A Give & Match program.
• A beautiful office with a gym, a lounge, locker rooms, and showers.

This position requires presence at the office. We believe that this presence encourages interactions that have a positive impact on our performance. As a result, we encourage employees to maintain this presence to reap the benefits.

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