Senior Associate, BESS Modeling & Structuring

Clearwayjobs; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwayjobs is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate in BESS Modeling and Structuring. This role focuses on developing sophisticated quantitative models for BESS valuation and market analysis, directly influencing major commercial decisions.

Applicants with a strong background in Computer Science or Engineering, experience in quantitative modeling, and proficiency in Python will thrive in this position. The role offers a salary between $115,000 - $177,000 USD, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quantitative or modeling experience (Senior Associate) or <3 years (Associate).
• Strong programming skills in Python required.
• Experience developing ML/DL models and optimization models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy optimization models and quantitative analysis for BESS.
• Benchmark models against actual operations for improved accuracy.
• Provide analytical insights to support Clearway's budget process.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Quantitative Modeling

Power Market Economics

Education

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

Tools

scikit-learn

Keras

TensorFlow

Gurobi

CPlex

Job description

What The Role Is

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.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deploy to production complex optimization models and quantitative analysis for BESS dispatch optimization, renewables, gas generation, and data center infrastructure projects across the US.
• Develop Stochastic or Machine Learning/Deep Learning models to forecast DA, Ancillary and RT prices based on the fundamental variables such as load, gas prices, wind + solar generation to inform trading.
• 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 budget process, trading activities and/or market advocacy.
• Build and enhance CWENQuant; develop data pipelines with internal and external resources, create automated workflows to produce analysis, build market data dashboards with the use of data science and optimization.
• Analyze trading forwards in comparison with actual/historical power prices and fundamental forecasts to inform a view on trading strategies, risk practices, origination deals, 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 related field.
• Senior Associate: 3+ years of quantitative or modeling experience ideally, within the energy sector, including trading firms, banks, utilities, IPPs, ISOs, or BESS companies.
• Associate: <3 years of quantitative or modeling experience ideally, within the energy sector, including trading firms, banks, utilities, IPPs, ISOs, or BESS companies.
• Programming skills required: Python (must), R, SQL, etc.
• Working experience developing ML/DL models using scikit‑learn, Keras, or TensorFlow.
• Experience with linear/Mixed Integer programming and associated tools like PuLP, Gurobi, CPlex.
• Working experience with stochastic models and the ability to develop models from scratch.
• Strong quantitative background with hand‑on experience in coding in Python.
• Knowledge of BESS (strongly preferred), renewable, conventional (gas) asset, HRCO, toll modeling.
• Strong understanding of power market economics, wholesale market structure, asset operations in ISO (CAISO, ERCOT, etc) markets.
• Proven ability to build high‑quality, robust, and scalable quantitative, optimization models and stochastic or ML/DL forecasting frameworks such as price, load, or renewable generation forecasting.
• Ability to formulate and articulate viewpoints (written and verbal) in a clear, persuasive, and succinct manner.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent efforts and provide high‑quality deliverables accurately and on time.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, communicate clearly, and contribute to a high‑performing, respectful work environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines and working together to achieve company‑wide objectives.
• 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

• Masters or PhD.

Associate: $115,000 - $150,000 USD
Senior Associate: $137,000 - $177,000 USD

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team.