Energy Market Analyst

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Austin Energy is seeking an Energy Market Analyst to optimize energy purchases and forecast wholesale prices. You will work to schedule power and gas volumes, monitor ERCOT operations, and prepare market analyses for decision-making.

The role requires strong data analytics skills and experience with energy markets. Leadership is not required; however, collaboration across teams is essential for day-to-day operations and long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years of energy market experience preferred.
• Master's degree may substitute for up to 1 year of experience.
• PhD may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.

Responsabilités

• Forecast wholesale power and fuel prices and market trends.
• Optimize power and fuel purchases across supply and transportation options.
• Nominates and schedules daily wholesale power and natural gas volumes.
• Monitor ERCOT transmission and energy schedules.
• Provide data analytics and reporting for energy market operations.

Connaissances

Energy market analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Outils

RESTful Web Services

SQL

Java/JSP

Python

VBA

Windows/Linux scripting

ERCOT Market Operations

Description du poste

## Energy Market AnalystApply: Austin Energy Headquarters: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 21, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR105368**About This Position** Under general direction, this position performs a variety of tasks related to the optimization, nomination, balancing, and invoicing of fuel and electrical energy sales, purchases and transportation.## **Job Description:**## Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.* Projects short- and long-term electric energy and fuel requirements.* Assists with forecasting daily wholesale power and fuel prices and market trends. Optimizes power and fuel purchases among multiple supply and transportation options.* Allocates wholesale power and fuel purchases in accordance with contractual obligations.* Assists with daily, monthly, and other purchases of wholesale power and fuel; the execution of energy risk management transactions, the planning and designing of energy risk management strategies: wholesale power and fuel contracts and agreements.* Nominates and schedules daily wholesale power and natural gas purchase and transportation volumes.* Monitors daily natural gas consumption and re-nominates as needed. Monitors and controls natural gas transportation imbalance accounts.* Performs Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) bidding and scheduling functions. Monitors Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) transmission congestion and determines impacts to Austin Energy (AE) energy schedules.* Issues generating unit dispatch and commitment orders to the power plants. Monitors and coordinates generating unit status and performance among affected parties.* Supports ERCOT market design and development process.* Analyzes monthly wholesale power and fuel purchases, sales, and risk activity reports. ## Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:None. ## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.* Knowledge of AE's wholesale fuel and energy requirements.* Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.* Knowledge of federal, state, local laws, and ordinances governing fuel and energy markets.* Skill in purchasing and selling wholesale power and fuel.* Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing to convey information in a clear and concise manner.* Skill in using computers and related software applications.* Skill in analyzing detail and complex data to make sound decisions.* Ability to handle multiple tasks in a demanding and face pace environment.* Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.* Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.* Ability to cross train in related areas. ## Minimum Qualifications:* Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, plus three (3) years of experience in a related field.* Graduation with a Master's degree with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for experience up to one (1) year.* Graduation with a PhD. with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. ## Preferred Qualifications:* Experienced in designing and developing RESTful Web Service applications or other APIs and their security feature.* Experienced in managing, scripting and troubleshooting Windows and Linux based systems.* Proficient with SQL or other database query language, database management, and clean, prepare, explore, analyze data and provide visualization and reporting.* Proficient with Java/Jsp, Python, VBA or other coding languages and experienced in development of software applications.* Experience with ERCOT Market Operations.## **Notes to Candidate:**This position will serve as technical expert in designing, development and maintenance of energy market operation market system servers for data hosting and data analytics functions. The position will interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders to support front office, middle office and back office personnel and provide technical support using ERCOT market operation knowledge with software application and data support. This position requires 24 x 7 technical support for real time and day ahead operators to provide essential job duty and other functions as needed. This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services. **Work Location:** 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723 **Work Hours:** Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.May work evenings, weekends or holiday to support the 24-hour Utility operations. **Salary:** Based on experience and approved City of Austin pay scales/ranges**Employment Application:*** The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.* **Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.*** The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.* Statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.* Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.**If you are selected as a top candidate:*** Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.* If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. **This position requires a criminal background investigation.** **NERC** This position will require a NERC Clearance. **ERCOT** This position requires the use of an ERCOT Digital Certificate (EDC) and therefore will require a Security Review to determine if the candidate meets all the requirements for issuance of the EDC. **Important Note to Applicants:** Please be aware that the *Job Posting Close Date* reflects the **final day to apply**, but the posting will **close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed**. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time. We also recommend that you **save or print a copy of the job posting** for your records. 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