Hybrid Energy Trading Analytics Associate

Xcel Energy Services Inc

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 98,000 - 139,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical/Pharmacy plan

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Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Denver, CO seeks a Trading Analyst to design and execute quantitative studies for wholesale energy transactions. You will model prices, loads, and fuel costs, then help hedge risk and optimize unit commitment and dispatch across XE portfolios.

The role requires a math/engineering degree and 4+ years of analytics experience, with preference for electricity trading, Plexos/Aurora/Prosym/Promod/Gentrader familiarity. Hybrid in-office schedule with robust benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, applied sciences, or related fields.
Minimum 4 years experience in operating mathematical models, data mining, and analytics.
Preferred experience in electricity industry or energy trading operations.

Responsibilities

Design and perform quantitative studies of prices, loads, and fuel costs for XE portfolios.
Support trading and risk management by quantifying natural position of assets.
Create analytical models to optimize unit commitment and dispatch.
Verify results with post-analysis of system performance.
Research energy market trends and regulatory requirements to guide trading.