Commercial, Optimization, & Trading Analyst

Southern Arkansas University; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Southern Power Company is offering an internship position as a Commercial, Optimization, & Trading Analyst based in Birmingham, Alabama. This is a unique opportunity for individuals who are passionate about the energy sector, particularly in electricity trading and optimization strategies.

The role involves collaboration with various teams and the use of advanced analytics to drive decision-making in the trading process. Candidates pursuing degrees in engineering, data science, or economics are encouraged to apply.

Skills in data analysis and familiarity with tools like PowerBI are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including TEAMS, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PowerBI or Tableau is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support decision-making through data visualization and advanced analytics.
• Collaborate with market teams and modeling/analytics group.
• Explore integration of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence into trading strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaborative problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering, data science, economics or comparable

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Commercial, Optimization, & Trading Analyst

Southern Power Company / Commercial Optimization, Trading and Transmission

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about solving complex problems, exploring energy markets, and learning the dynamics of electricity trading? If so, this internship is a great opportunity for you!

As an intern with Southern Power’s Commercial Optimization, Trading, and Transmission (COT&T) team, you’ll gain exposure to our generation portfolio—including solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas—and learn how these assets are managed across multiple wholesale electricity markets.

We’re seeking a candidate who enjoys strategic thinking, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving. You’ll work closely with market teams and the modeling and analytics group to support decision-making through data visualization and advanced analytics. We're also exploring the integration of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence into our trading strategies, and welcome innovative thinking in these areas.

Desired Degrees include: engineering, data science, economics, or comparable

Experience in PowerBI or Tableau is preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required (TEAMS/SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external teams
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills required
• Strong oral and written communications skills required
• Experience in organizing and managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Positive team player, flexible to changing priorities, and seeks opportunities for process improvement

This position will be located in the Birmingham office (The Energy Center)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports within Commercial Optimization, Trading, and Transmission