Energy Market & Risk Analyst (ERCOT)

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a technical expert to optimize energy market operations, including energy purchases, scheduling, and data analysis for wholesale power and fuel flows. The role emphasizes building and securing RESTful web services, managing Windows and Linux systems, and leveraging SQL for reporting, with ERCOT market operations experience highly valued.

Candidate will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure 24/7 operations readiness and compliance with ERCOT/ NERC requirements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 3 years of experience.
• Master's or PhD can substitute for experience as noted.

Responsibilities

• Projects short- and long-term electric energy and fuel requirements.
• Forecast wholesale power and fuel prices and market trends.
• Optimize purchases among multiple supply/transport options.

Skills

RESTful Web Services

Windows & Linux systems

SQL & data analysis

Java/JSP

Python/VBA

ERCOT Market Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitute for up to 1 year experience

PhD substitute for up to 2 years experience

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a technical expert to optimize energy market operations, including energy purchases, scheduling, and data analysis for wholesale power and fuel flows. The role emphasizes building and securing RESTful web services, managing Windows and Linux systems, and leveraging SQL for reporting, with ERCOT market operations experience highly valued.

Candidate will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure 24/7 operations readiness and compliance with ERCOT/ NERC requirements,