Market Analyst - Power

TotalEnergies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies is looking for a Market Analyst at its Houston headquarters to support investment decisions through market analysis and data management.

The role involves collaboration with various teams, conducting market analysis, and developing forecasting models. Candidates must have a Master's degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience in power markets.

Skills required include statistical analysis and knowledge of ERCOT and PJM markets. TotalEnergies values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in power market analysis or a similar analytical role within the energy sector.
• In-depth knowledge of ERCOT and/or PJM markets.
• Demonstrated industry awareness and track record in the power market domain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of the power markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on market analysis.
• Develop and use accurate models for forecasting market conditions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Forecasting techniques

Data modelling

Communication skills

Market analysis

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

BID3

Plexos

PSO

Job description

Contexte et environnement

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 can be based at our Houston, TX headquarters or our Berkeley, CA office.

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

Activités

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

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams in the US and 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.

Profil du candidat

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.

Informations supplémentaires

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.