Analyst, Energy Markets

Capital Power; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Capital Power is seeking an Analyst, Energy Markets to perform market research, data analysis, and modeling to guide price forecasts, asset evaluations, and commercial decisions. The role focuses on developing technical capability and supporting senior analysts.

You will collaborate with Trading, Commercial, and other teams, build dashboards, and contribute to scenario analysis and policy tracking. Strong analytical skills and programming in Python are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2–3 yrs of experience in energy markets, analytics, consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Strong interest in power markets, energy economics, and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term power market price forecasts and assumptions.
• Collect, organize, and analyze market data related to supply, demand, fuel prices, emissions, cost of new generation, and policy developments.
• Assist with asset dispatch modeling, gross margin calculations, and financial proformas.
• Prepare charts, reports, and presentation materials explaining market trends and forecast results.
• Support the design and implementation of market dashboards for consumption across the company.
• Support business development and commercial initiatives through scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Track market, policy, and regulatory developments and summarizing key implications for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with senior analysts, Trading, Commercial, and other internal teams on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Excel

Python

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower‑carbon power solutions. We provide purpose‑driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

The Analyst, Energy Markets supports the Energy Markets team by performing market research, data analysis, and modeling to inform price forecasts, asset evaluations, and commercial decisions. This role focuses on developing technical capability, learning power market fundamentals, and contributing to team deliverables under the guidance of senior analysts.

You Will Contribute to Our Team By:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of long‑term power market price forecasts and assumptions.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing market data related to supply, demand, fuel prices, emissions, cost of new generation, and policy developments.
• Assisting with asset dispatch modeling, gross margin calculations, and financial proformas.
• Preparing charts, reports, and presentation materials explaining market trends and forecast results.
• Supporting the design and implementation of market dashboards for consumption across the company.
• Supporting business development and commercial initiatives through scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Tracking market, policy, and regulatory developments and summarizing key implications for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with senior analysts, Trading, Commercial, and other internal teams on cross‑functional projects.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

Education and Experience

• Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2 – 3 yrs of experience in energy markets, analytics, consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Strong interest in power markets, energy economics, and quantitative analysis.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, and data analysis tools; exposure to energy market models (particularly natural gas and or power) is an asset.
• Full comfort with manipulating, processing, and performing complex calculations on large datasets which are not suited to conventional spreadsheet software (e.g., pricing and operational data at hourly granularity) while also putting in place appropriate controls for quality and consistency.
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical results in written and visual formats.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and build subject‑matter expertise over time.

The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.

• This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America .

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.