Power Market Analyst — Electricity Forecasting & Modeling

X4 Engineering; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and disability coverage

401(k) safe harbor match and profit sharing

Strong mentorship and career progression opportunities

Job summary

X4 Engineering, located in Cambridge, MA, is looking for a Power Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves analyzing electricity market dynamics, developing models, and collaborating closely with traders and quantitative experts. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, excellent programming skills in Python, SQL, or R, and a deep understanding of electricity markets. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with strong mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience OR an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Operations Research.
• Strong understanding of electricity markets, grid operations, congestion, and price formation.

Responsibilities

• Support trading and commercial decision-making across U.S. electricity markets.
• Analyze congestion, transmission constraints, and locational marginal pricing (LMP).
• Forecast market pricing and grid behavior in systems with increasing renewables, storage, and electrification.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

SQL

R

Understanding of electricity markets

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Operations Research

Tools

PowerWorld

GE MAPS

DAYZERP

ROMOD

Aurora

GridView

Job description

X4 Engineering, located in Cambridge, MA, is looking for a Power Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves analyzing electricity market dynamics, developing models, and collaborating closely with traders and quantitative experts. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, excellent programming skills in Python, SQL, or R, and a deep understanding of electricity markets. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with strong mentorship opportunities.