Market Analyst

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

TotalEnergies seeks a Market Analyst to synthesize knowledge from internal teams and external sources to support investment decisions in US power markets (ERCOT and PJM). The role combines rigorous data analysis, model development and stakeholder collaboration across functions in Houston or Berkeley.

You will forecast market conditions, assess demand-supply dynamics, and benchmark scenarios, elevating the team to thought leadership while staying abreast of regulatory changes and technology

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in power market analysis or a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and data modelling.
• Experience with Python, R, MATLAB and modelling software (BID3, Plexos, PSO).
• In-depth knowledge of ERCOT and/or PJM markets and regulatory dynamics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the US and HQ to align market analysis with business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth power market analysis, benchmark scenarios, and explain differences.
• Collect and manage data from market reports, databases, and internal systems.
• Develop and use models to forecast market conditions, load profiles, and capacity needs.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and technologies in power markets.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Forecasting techniques

Data modelling

Python

R

MATLAB

Plexos

BID3

PSO

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in economics, finance, engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

BID3

Plexos

PSO

Job description

Building and Sharing Power Market knowledge in the US (ERCOT and PJM as starting cases) is one of the pillars of the Flexible Power & Integration Power Business Unit. It is one of the foundation stones for TotalEnergies’ Power Businesses to be able to reach more than 10% return on the Integrated Power Business. This position is able to sit at our Houston, TX headquarters or our Berkeley, CA office.

The Market Analyst gathers knowledge from the full organization and the external information available to be able to propose to the senior management analysis to support business decisions. Once validated, those analyses will be used as one of the main inputs for investment decisions of the Company.

The Market Analyst provides critical insights to optimize our investments, support the portfolio management in the optimization of our assets, and our CPPA/Clean Firm Power team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in the US and in HQ, including market analysis, country experts, trading, portfolio management, and regulatory teams, to align market analysis and modelling activities with overall business objectives. Effectively communicate with senior management and other stakeholders to get insights and recommendations.
• Market Analysis, Asset Analysis and Benchmarking: Conduct in-depth analysis of the power markets of your perimeter, including supply demand dynamics, price trends, regulatory changes, and technologies, benchmark internal and external scenarios and be able to explain the differences.
• Data Collection and Management: Collect and organize relevant data from various sources, including market reports, databases, and internal systems. Ensure data accuracy and integrity and develop robust methodologies for data analysis and interpretation.
• Model Development and Use: Develop, use and master accurate models and algorithms to forecast power market conditions, load profiles, renewable energy integration, and capacity requirements.
• Industry Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies in the power sector. Participate at industry conferences, events, and regulatory forums. Share market analysis expertise internally, positioning the team as a thought leader in the power market domain.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master's degree in economics, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5-10 years) in power market analysis or a similar analytical role within the energy sector.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and data modelling. Experience with statistical software (such as Python, R, or MATLAB) and Modelling softwares (such as BID3, Plexos or PSO) is required.
• In-depth knowledge of ERCOT and/or PJM markets, including electricity pricing, market fundamentals, regulatory frameworks, and policy dynamics. Knowledge of other Power Markets is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated industry awareness and a track record in the power market domain.
• Knowledge of energy industry trends, renewable energy technologies, and environmental regulations is highly desirable.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a competitive salary, the opportunity to contribute to innovative and responsible energy solutions, and the chance to work alongside dedicated experts across disciplines. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability; a 401(k) plan with both matching and non‑matching employer contributions; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Educational Assistance; a generous fitness reimbursement; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 12 Paid Holidays.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.