Senior Quantitative Analyst (Contract)

Total Energies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies seeks a Senior Quantitative Analyst (Contract) to develop insights on U.S. power markets, starting with ERCOT and PJM. The role supports investment decisions, portfolio optimization and strategy, reporting to senior leadership with visibility across TotalEnergies’ Flexible Power & Integration unit.

Based at Houston, TX or Berkeley, CA, you will collaborate with market analysis, trading, and regulatory teams to deliver decision-ready analyses and robust market forecasts.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in economics, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in power market analysis or a similar analytical role within the energy sector.
• In-depth knowledge of asset and portfolio modeling, including risk analysis, optimization and pricing.
• Knowledge of US Power Markets is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact market insights to inform investment decisions, asset optimization and portfolio management.
• Analyze supply-demand dynamics, price trends, regulatory changes and technology impacts in designated power markets.
• Collect and organize data from market reports, databases and internal systems; ensure data accuracy.
• Develop and apply models and algorithms to forecast power market conditions, load, and capacity needs.
• Stay informed on industry trends and participate in conferences and regulatory forums.

Skills

Power market analysis

Asset & portfolio modeling

Statistical analysis

Forecasting

Communication to senior management

Education

PhD or Master’s in economics, finance, engineering

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

BID3

Plexos

PSO

Job description

Context & Environment

Power the Future of Clean, Flexible EnergyTotalEnergies is building a next-generation Integrated Power business in the U.S., with deep market intelligence at its core.

As a Senior Quantitative Analyst (Contract), you will play a key role in developing and sharing insights on U.S. power markets-starting with ERCOT and PJM-to support investment decisions, portfolio optimization, and long-term strategy.This capability is central to the Flexible Power & Integration Business Unit, a newly established organization in the U.S., enabling TotalEnergies to deliver strong performance and achieve its Integrated Power growth ambitions.This role sits at the intersection of market analysis, modeling, and business decision-making, offering strong visibility with senior leadership and direct impact on the performance of a rapidly growing organization. This position is able to sit at our Houston, TX headquarters or our Berkeley, CA office.

Why This Role Matters

Your analyses directly contribute to:Investment decision-making across the U.S. Integrated Power portfolioAsset valuation, pricing, and optimizationPortfolio and CPPA / Clean Firm Power strategiesBy delivering trusted, high-quality market insights, you help lay the groundwork for achieving strong, long-term returns across TotalEnergies' U.S. power businesses.

Activities

Senior Quantitative Analyst

provides high-impact market insights to support investment decisions, asset optimization, and portfolio management, including CPPA and Clean Firm Power initiatives. Drawing on internal expertise and external market intelligence, the role delivers clear, decision-ready analysis for senior management that directly informs Company investment decisions.

What You'll Lead & Deliver

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in the US and in HQ, including market analysis, country experts, trading, portfolio management, and regulatory teams, to align market analysis and modelling activities with overall business objectives. Effectively communicate with senior management and other stakeholders to get insights and recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the power markets of your perimeter, including supply-demand dynamics, price trends, regulatory changes, and technologies, benchmark internal and external scenarios and be able to explain the differences.
• Collect and organize relevant data from various sources, including market reports, databases, and internal systems. Ensure data accuracy and integrity and develop robust methodologies for data analysis and interpretation.
• Develop, use and master accurate models and algorithms to forecast power market conditions, load profiles, renewable energy integration, and capacity requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies in the power sector. Participate at industry conferences, events, and regulatory forums. Share market analysis expertise internally, positioning the team as a thought leader in the power market domain.

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Enjoy transforming complex market dynamics into clear, decision-ready insights
• Combine analytical depth with strong business intuition
• Like collaborating across functions and influencing senior stakeholders
• Are motivated by work that directly shapes investment and strategy outcomes
• Want to contribute to the growth of clean, flexible power in the U.S.

Candidate Profile

What You Bring

• PhD or Master's degree in economics, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5-10 years) in power market analysis or a similar analytical role within the energy sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Asset and Portfolio modeling, including risk analysis, optimization and pricing.
• Knowledge US Power Markets is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and data modeling.
• Experience with statistical software (such as Python, R, or MATLAB) and Modeling softwares (such as BID3, Plexos or PSO) is key.
• Demonstrated industry awareness and a track record in the power market domain.
• Knowledge of energy industry trends, renewable energy technologies, and environmental regulations is highly desirable.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges. Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities.

You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

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