Transmission Analyst

Alpha Generation; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alpha Generation in Houston is seeking a Transmission Analyst to support the commercial optimization of our generation and energy portfolio through transmission analysis, congestion forecasting, market intelligence, and strategy development.

You will leverage production cost models, power flow analyses, and market data to provide actionable insights on congestion, LMPs, and interconnection activity, collaborating with the Commercial Operations team to drive value and manage risk.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in wholesale power markets, transmission planning, market analytics, utility operations, or energy trading support.
• Knowledge of organized electricity markets, transmission systems, and locational marginal pricing.
• Experience with power system modeling, transmission analysis, or market forecasting.
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills.
• Experience in PJM, ISONE, and NYISO preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze transmission system conditions, congestion patterns, and market fundamentals affecting the company's positions.
• Develop forecasts for nodal and zonal congestion, LMPs, and basis differentials.
• Partner with Commercial Operations to identify opportunities that enhance profitability.
• Monitor outages, upgrades, interconnection activity, and expansion projects; assess portfolio impacts.
• Evaluate transmission-related opportunities and risks under current/future conditions.
• Support short- and long-term market forecasting and decision-making.

Conocimientos

Power market analytics

Data analysis

Power system modeling

PJM/ISONE/NYISO experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher

Herramientas

Production cost models

Power flow tools

Market simulation tools

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Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable power to meet increasing demand for electricity. Our diverse portfolio of assets is owned by ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading middle-market, value-added infrastructure investment firm that owns assets across the power, renewables, strategic gas, battery storage, and transformative infrastructure sectors. ArcLight has invested over $28 billion in equity capital across 125 transactions totaling approximately $80 billion in enterprise value.

ArcLight has assembled a best-in-class leadership team at AlphaGen to manage over 14,000 megawatts of power infrastructure across four RTO markets (PJM, NYISO, ISONE, and CAISO). This highly experienced senior management team has a proven track record of strategic, operational, and commercial success and is focused on value creation while managing risk.

AlphaGen oversees one of the largest domestic, independent power portfolios, with nearly $2 billion in annual revenue.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, the Transmission Analyst will support the commercial optimization of the company's generation and energy portfolio through transmission analysis, congestion forecasting, market intelligence, and transmission strategy development. This role works closely with Commercial Operations team to evaluate transmission system impacts on asset value, identify market opportunities and risks, and support strategic decision-making across power markets.

The successful candidate will leverage production cost models, power flow analysis, market data, and transmission planning information to provide actionable insights regarding congestion, basis differentials, transmission constraints, interconnection activity, and emerging market trends.

Role and Key Responsibilities:

Market Analysis and Commercial Optimization

• Analyze transmission system conditions, congestion patterns, and market fundamentals affecting the company's generation and commercial positions.
• Develop forecasts for nodal and zonal congestion, locational marginal prices (LMPs), and basis differentials.
• Partner with Commercial Operations team to identify opportunities that enhance generation fleet profitability
• Monitor transmission outages, planned system upgrades, interconnection activity, and transmission expansion projects to assess impacts on portfolio value.
• Evaluate transmission-related opportunities and risks associated with current and future market conditions.
• Support short-term, seasonal, and long-term market forecasting.
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for management regarding emerging transmission and market issues.
• Support budgeting and valuation, and decisions through transmission and market analysis.

Modeling & Forecasting

• Develop, maintain, and improve production cost, power flow, and market simulation models.
• Perform transmission studies using production cost modeling and power flow tools to analyze congestion and market outcomes.
• Maintain model inputs, databases, and assumptions to ensure accurate forecasting and analysis.
• Develop analytical tools and reporting solutions to improve decision-making capabilities.
• Interconnection & Transmission Planning Support
• Review generator interconnection requests, transmission studies, and regional planning processes.
• Assess potential impacts of transmission projects and planned system upgrades on existing and prospective assets.
• Monitor ISO/RTO stakeholder activities and regulatory developments affecting transmission and market operations.

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in wholesale power markets, transmission planning, market analytics, utility operations, or energy trading support.
• Knowledge of organized electricity markets, transmission systems, and locational marginal pricing.
• Experience with power system modeling, transmission analysis, or market forecasting.
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills.
• Experience in PJM, ISONE, and NYISO preferred.

Core Competencies Required:

• Analytical Rigor: Applies structured, data-driven thinking to commercial activity, market analysis and data analytics/management.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high standard of accuracy in all deliverables
• Proactive – Anticipatory Communication: Anticipates stakeholder information needs and communicates risks, deadlines, and findings clearly and in a timely manner.
• Adaptability: Manages shifting priorities and multiple workstreams effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Integrity & Accountability: Upholds the highest ethical standards in all activities and takes full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks ways to streamline processes, enhance controls, and improve the quality and efficiency in the provision of data-driven analysis to assist in meeting and exceeding AlphaGen’s business objectives.

At this time, Alpha Generation does not engage in immigration sponsorship. This offer of employment is contingent on verification of your right to work in the United States without sponsorship by the Company.

AlphaGen is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable.