Risk Data Engineer & Analyst

Energy Vault; Canada; Remote; CAD 129,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company is seeking a Data Engineer & Analyst to support market risk management through data analytics and reporting tools. The position involves collaboration across teams to enhance reporting practices, leveraging expertise in Python, SQL, and cloud environments. This role offers a flexibility-focused culture and competitive salary with substantial benefits, emphasizing both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Exceptional Healthcare Coverage

Financial Security with employer 401k/RRSP contributions

Parental Leave

Mental Health and Behavioral Coaching

Tech package for remote work

Monthly food stipend

Pet insurance allowance

Reimbursement for phone & internet

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in energy markets in a directly related role.
• Experience working on a data team.
• Working knowledge of Plotly Enterprise is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with teams on data collection and analysis.
• Maintaining SQL for reporting/analytical workflows.
• Leveraging Google Cloud environments for ETL jobs.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Data Analytics

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science or related technical field

Tools

Plotly Enterprise

Google Cloud

Job description

Company Overview

Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Intersect Power is a privately held clean energy company bringing innovative, scalable, American-made, low-carbon solutions to its customers in global energy markets. We develop, own, and operate some of the world’s largest grid-tied clean energy resources, as well as co-located facilities for large industrial loads, including data centers, e-fuels, and other energy-intensive products. We are laser-focused on the largest, most transformative clean energy projects that decarbonize the existing power grid and bring new loads to clean generation without the need for new transmission. Intersect is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are looking to fill key roles with talented professionals who want to make an impact.

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year andat our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

We are currently seeking candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

About This Position

Intersect’s first portfolio of assets has been completed comprising a combined 2.2GW of PV and 1.4GWh of co-located BESS capacity in CAISO and ERCOT. Multiple portfolios in various stages of planning will follow in the coming years with other PV and BESS generating assets in addition to clean energy assets including Green Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Methanol. The Market Risk team is hiring a Data Engineer & Analyst, to support the day to day risk management of our operating assets and associated trading activities in addition to building and maintaining risk management tools using Python, Plotly Enterprise, and PowerBI primarily. This role sits within the Middle Office and works closely with the Front Office, playing a key part in shaping how Intersect Power uses data and reporting to manage market and operational risk across our portfolio.

Overview of Department

The Market Risk team is responsible for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on the market risks facing Intersect Power through the development, construction, and operation of our portfolios. The team oversees mark to market valuations, value at risk, risk analytics, risk strategy in addition to curating and maintaining data and reporting on a broad array of topics. The team works collaboratively with Front and Back Offices and supports other team’s data and reporting requirements on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaboration with other teams on data collection, analysis, reporting initiatives, and data analytics.
• Leveraging Google Cloud environments to orchestrate ETL jobs.
• Authoring and supporting Power BI reporting across multiple teams.
• Maintaining schedules, security, controls, and documentation relating to data warehouses.
• Writing and maintaining SQL for various reporting/analytical workflows.
• Collaborating with software developers to build and deploy software using cloud-based solutions.
• Identifying, building, and maintaining API connections for key applications.
• Leveraging Intersect Power’s Trade Capture System for reporting and analytical tasks.
• Creating change management procedures for processes affecting key operational data.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of data pipelines and reporting.
• Managing, directly and indirectly, consultants and services related to Intersect Power’s data pipelines, warehouses, and reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Expert Python, BigQuery SQL, OOP, and Power BI knowledge and experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in energy markets in a directly related role.
• Working knowledge of Plotly Enterprise is an asset.
• Experience in Google cloud environments required.
• Experience working on a data team.
• Experience and familiarity with business analysis, requirements gathering, data modeling, data warehousing, data governance, and solution and software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or related technical field.

Nice to haves:

• Some experience and familiarity with Trade Capture/Enterprise Trading and Risk Management Systems.
• Some understanding and familiarity of U.S. power and gas markets.
• Experience working on or with trading teams.

*A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Position is part of a remote team, with regular electronic and video communication
• The position requires 4x per year travel for company-wide meetups across US & Canada and regional meetings as needed by the department.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [e-mail].

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: USD$90,000 to USD95,000 or CAD$129,000 to CAD$136,000 base salary plus a 20% annual target bonus
• Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents.
• Financial Security: Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to either your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track.
• Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood.
• Mental Health and Well-being: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Headspace providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
• Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot and Maven, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents.
• Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats, pet insurance allowance, and $150 USD monthly phone & internet reimbursement.
• Tech-Ready: Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair.

At Intersect Power, we believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our team members. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you, inside and outside the office!

Note: We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms.

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.

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