Associate Energy Transaction Trader - MFE

Pacific Power; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a candidate to analyze market conditions and develop strategies to lower Net Power Costs, including negotiating wholesale energy, transmission, and financial instruments. You will manage bids and monitor performance for resources in the Energy Imbalance Market or other ISOs/RTOs.

You will collaborate with Energy Supply Management to optimize assets such as thermal, hydro and wind to reduce costs, monitor hourly dispatch, and ensure data interfaces with market operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
• Ability to analyze market conditions and identify opportunities to reduce Net Power Costs.
• Ability to problem solve and obtain results within time constraints
• Ability to provide clear documentation for root cause analysis
• Ability to identify, negotiate, and close on sales and purchase opportunities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to develop collaborative relationships

Responsibilities

• Sell or purchase energy to balance current system load and reduce Net Power Costs.
• Collaborate with Energy Supply Management personnel to optimize available generation assets such as thermal, hydro and wind to reduce Net Power Costs.
• Manage bid submissions for resources participating in Western Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.
• Monitor the dispatch of the Company’s generating assets on an hourly basis, including use of limited resources and renewable resources to reduce Net Power Costs.
• Manage data interface with Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.

Skills

Market analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

PC proficiency

Financial modeling

Risk assessment

Commodity management

Trading practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Date: Oct 14, 2026

Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

General Purpose

Analyze market conditions, develop and communicate strategies to lower Net Power Costs including; negotiate sales and purchases of wholesale power, transmission and financial instruments, consistent with the strategic direction of the Company. Manage bids and monitor performance for resources participating in the Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.

Responsibilities

• Sell or purchase energy, to balance current system load and resource requirements and to reduce Net Power Costs.
• Collaborate with Energy Supply Management personnel to develop strategies to optimize available generation assets such as thermal, hydro and wind to reduce Net Power Costs.
• Manage bid submissions for resources participating in Western Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.
• Monitor the dispatch of the Company’s generating assets on an hourly basis, including use of limited resources and renewable resources to reduce Net Power Costs.
• Manage data interface with Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Ability to analyze market conditions and to identify opportunities and strategies to reduce Net Power Costs and effectively communicate to Energy Supply Management personnel.
• Ability to problem solve and obtain results within time constraints
• Ability to provide clear documentation for the purpose of root cause analysis
• Ability to identify, negotiate, and close on sales and purchase opportunities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external personnel
• Proficient with the use of personal computers and tools used to perform essential duties
• Understanding of financial modeling, risk assessment, commodity management, electricity and natural gas trading practices.
• Position work hours are non-standard

Preferences

• Prior experience in energy trading, scheduling or utility resource management.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (non-union employees)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

• Req Id: 115171
• Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25
• Primary Location: PORTLAND
• Department: Power Supply
• Schedule: 12h/8hr/6wks
• Personnel Subarea: Exempt
• Hiring Range: $77,200-$106,150
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
• At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.
• It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening
• Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
• Career Segment: Sustainability, Financial, Supply, Equity, Energy, Finance, Operations