Merchant Transmission Optimization Analyst

Pacific Power

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 106,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match
Life insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Portland, Oregon seeks candidates to optimize merchant transmission assets, analyze rights, and support rate cases. You will evaluate transmission agreements, work with providers, and defend analytical studies to reduce net power costs for customers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decisions, and compliant operations in a non-standard schedule environment. Onsite work at Portland location with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, Math, Finance or related field or equivalent.
  • Ability to analyze multiple data sources and sensitivities.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient with PCs and Excel.
  • Non-standard work hours.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize merchant transmission assets and rights.
  • Analyze and negotiate new merchant transmission rights.
  • Support transmission service, BAAs, and related projects.
  • Develop short/long-term transmission optimization strategies.
  • Collaborate with transmission providers on technical matters.
  • Summarize data to produce analytical recommendations.
  • Monitor and analyze transmission outages for cost efficiency.
  • Support IRP, business plan updates, and reliability compliance.
  • Assist with data requests for General Rate Case filings.
  • Build relationships with traders, schedulers, and utilities.

Skills

Analytical skills
Team collaboration
Excel proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering/Math/Finance or related field

Tools

OATI/MCG
PowerWorld
VBA
R
Python

Job description

PacifiCorp in Portland, Oregon seeks candidates to optimize merchant transmission assets, analyze rights, and support rate cases. You will evaluate transmission agreements, work with providers, and defend analytical studies to reduce net power costs for customers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decisions, and compliant operations in a non-standard schedule environment. Onsite work at Portland location with comprehensive benefits.

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