Director, Energy Trading for Utility-Scale Storage

Inventure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A well-capitalized energy storage company is seeking a Director of Energy Management to lead their Qualified Scheduling Entity trading desk operations in Houston. This front-office role involves building trading infrastructure, managing market strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in ERCOT operations and a degree in finance or engineering. A strong grasp of market dynamics and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in ERCOT power market operations.
• Direct BESS experience preferred.
• Proven ability to navigate complex market rules.

Responsibilities

• Build trading infrastructure from the ground up.
• Manage market strategy implementation with direct P&L impact.
• Collaborate directly with trading teams and regulatory staff.

Skills

Power market operations

Communication skills

Vendor relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Market strategy implementation

Education

Degree in finance, economics, math, or electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA operations

MMS systems

Job description

A well-capitalized energy storage company is seeking a Director of Energy Management to lead their Qualified Scheduling Entity trading desk operations in Houston. This front-office role involves building trading infrastructure, managing market strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in ERCOT operations and a degree in finance or engineering. A strong grasp of market dynamics and excellent communication skills are essential.