Energy Market Operations Lead

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin seeks a senior leader to supervise wholesale energy market operations, including dispatch, market analysis, and risk management. You will oversee QSE trading activities and interface with ERCOT and industry partners.

The role requires expertise in ERCOT/NERC protocols, staff leadership, and development of processes to optimize asset value while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; six years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• PhD may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and functions in wholesale energy marketing, dispatching, market analysis, and risk management.
• Oversees QSE trading and operations including day-ahead, real-time, and forward markets.
• Represents City of Austin to ERCOT, partners, and industry counterparts.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures for wholesale market operations.
• Monitors fuel procurement, market trends, and bid/offer practices to minimize costs.

Skills

ERCOT protocols

NERC protocols

energy market operations

supervision

contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitution

PhD substitution

Job description

City of Austin seeks a senior leader to supervise wholesale energy market operations, including dispatch, market analysis, and risk management. You will oversee QSE trading activities and interface with ERCOT and industry partners.

The role requires expertise in ERCOT/NERC protocols, staff leadership, and development of processes to optimize asset value while ensuring regulatory compliance.