Senior Associate, BESS Modeling & Structuring

Clearway Energy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Associate for BESS Modeling and Structuring. In this role, you will build advanced quantitative models that drive BESS valuation and structured products pricing. You will also develop optimization models for various energy projects, impacting critical commercial decisions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, have extensive quantitative experience in the energy sector, and possess strong programming skills, especially in Python. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quantitative or modeling experience in the energy sector for Senior Associate.
• <3 years of quantitative or modeling experience in the energy sector for Associate.
• Proven ability to build high-quality, robust, and scalable quantitative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy optimization models for BESS dispatch and related projects.
• Forecast DA, ancillary, and RT prices using machine learning techniques.
• Analyze trading forwards against actual/historical power prices.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Quantitative analysis

Machine learning model development

Data analysis

Strong understanding of power market economics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

scikit-learn

Keras

TensorFlow

Gurobi

CPLEX

Job description

Senior Associate, BESS Modeling & Structuring

Clearway Energy seeks an Associate or Senior Associate of BESS Modeling and Structuring to develop top‑notch quantitative models that drive BESS valuation, structured products pricing, gas generation optimization, and power market analysis. In this role you will be building Clearway’s internal quantitative modeling platform (CWENQuant), developing advanced BESS dispatch optimization models, and directly impacting major commercial decisions across trading/origination/development/asset management.

What The Role Is

You will be responsible for building and maintaining complex optimization models and quantitative analysis for BESS dispatch, renewables, gas generation, and data‑center infrastructure projects across the US, as well as forecasting day‑ahead and real‑time prices using stochastic and machine‑learning techniques.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deploy to production complex optimization models for BESS dispatch optimization, renewables, gas generation, and data center infrastructure projects.
• Develop stochastic or machine‑learning/deep‑learning models to forecast DA, ancillary and RT prices based on fundamental variables such as load, gas prices, wind + solar generation.
• Develop and maintain gas dispatch, HRCO, toll, and other structured pricing models; perform mark‑to‑market analysis; support due diligence, underwriting, and credit analytics.
• Benchmark models against actual operations and market outcomes to improve forecast accuracy and optimization.
• Provide analytical insights from modeling results to support Clearway’s budgeting, trading activities, risk management, and market advocacy.
• Build and enhance the CWENQuant platform; develop data pipelines, automate workflows, and build market data dashboards.
• Analyze trading forwards against actual/historical power prices and fundamental forecasts to inform trading strategies, risk practices, origination deals, and contract pricing.
• Stay abreast of changing market conditions at both macro and micro levels, and their impact on markets.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior Associate: 3+ years of quantitative or modeling experience in the energy sector (trading firms, banks, utilities, IPPs, ISOs, or BESS companies).
• Associate: <3 years of quantitative or modeling experience in the energy sector.
• Programming skills: Python is a must; R, SQL, etc.
• Experience developing ML/DL models using scikit‑learn, Keras, or TensorFlow.
• Experience with linear/Mixed Integer programming and tools like PuLP, Gurobi, CPLEX.
• Experience with stochastic models and the ability to develop them from scratch.
• Strong quantitative background with hands‑on coding in Python.
• Knowledge of BESS (strongly preferred), renewable, conventional (gas) asset, HRCO, and toll modeling.
• Strong understanding of power market economics, wholesale market structure, and asset operations in ISO (CAISO, ERCOT, etc.) markets.
• Proven ability to build high‑quality, robust, and scalable quantitative, optimization, and forecasting frameworks.
• Ability to articulate viewpoints (written and verbal) clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent efforts and deliver high‑quality work on time.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, high‑quality work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong ownership mindset with a commitment to delivering results and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to continuously learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving energy and market environment.

What Would Be Nice

• Master’s or PhD.

Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.).

Pay Range Across all US Locations:

• Associate: $115,000 - $150,000 USD
• Sr. Associate: $137,000 - $177,000 USD

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $115,000 - $177,000 USD

Clearway Energy is a proud equal opportunity employer that fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities at every stage of the employment process. If you need an accommodation, please e‑mail [e-mail] with details of your request.