Energy Markets Intern: Optimization, Trading & Analytics

Austin Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Southern Power Company is looking for a Commercial, Optimization, & Trading Analyst intern in Birmingham, Alabama. This internship offers the chance to explore energy markets and learn about electricity trading. You will work closely with teams to support analytics and decision-making using data visualization techniques.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in engineering, data science, or economics and possess knowledge of tools like PowerBI and Tableau. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills required.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to generation portfolio including solar, wind, battery storage.
• Support decision-making through data visualization and advanced analytics.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Collaborative problem-solving

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Education

Degree in engineering, data science, economics

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Power Company is looking for a Commercial, Optimization, & Trading Analyst intern in Birmingham, Alabama. This internship offers the chance to explore energy markets and learn about electricity trading. You will work closely with teams to support analytics and decision-making using data visualization techniques.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in engineering, data science, or economics and possess knowledge of tools like PowerBI and Tableau. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.