Real-Time Grid Trader: PJM & SERC Dispatch Lead

ACES; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACES seeks a skilled real-time energy trader to manage generation dispatch and load obligations across PJM and SERC, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency. You will execute bilateral energy transactions, optimize unit dispatch, and coordinate with generators, counterparties, and reliability entities.

You will monitor market dynamics, maintain unit data, and input operations data into ACES systems while collaborating with Portfolio Strategy, IT, Settlements, and Regulatory teams to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s with power trading experience as described.
• Experience in price negotiation, data analysis and customer service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and general office software.
• Strong numerical, mathematical and technical aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with ACES systems and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Work rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage for real-time grid operations.
• Perform real-time generation dispatch and unit control across PJM and SERC.
• Primary decision-maker for SERC portfolio operations and load obligations.
• Execute bilateral energy transactions and manage positions in SERC.
• Manage unit parameters and offers within PJM systems (e.g., eMKT).
• Maintain unit data such as limits, ramp rates, outage status, offers.
• Balance generation and load to ensure reliable service and native load fulfillment.
• Execute energy transactions to maintain balanced system positions.
• Monitor PJM dispatch signals and SERC conditions for accurate dispatch.
• Coordinate with plants, operators, counterparties, and reliability entities.
• Manage system positions to minimize imbalances and comply with ISO/RTO rules.
• Coordinate demand-side management as system conditions change.
• Input and maintain operational data in ACES systems.
• Interface with Portfolio Strategy, Modeling, IT, Settlements, and Regulatory teams.
• Gather market and system intelligence for planning and portfolio optimization.
• Maintain strong relationships with members, clients, and operators.
• Adhere to ACES policies and regulatory requirements (NERC, FERC, PJM, SERC).
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Power trading experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Associate’s degree with applicable power trading experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

ACES seeks a skilled real-time energy trader to manage generation dispatch and load obligations across PJM and SERC, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency. You will execute bilateral energy transactions, optimize unit dispatch, and coordinate with generators, counterparties, and reliability entities.

You will monitor market dynamics, maintain unit data, and input operations data into ACES systems while collaborating with Portfolio Strategy, IT, Settlements, and Regulatory teams to support