Nodal Power Analyst
Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Maintain, execute, and calibrate security constrained optimal power flow models using power system modelling software such as PowerWorld, PSSE and Dayzer.
- Research and model supply, demand, and grid congestion fundamentals in US electricity markets for daily financial trading and to assess longer-term trends.
- Oversee and maintain in-house production cost modelling platform to mimic ISO market operations with an ability to predict electricity market prices.
- Develop strategies for different nodal trading products to leverage congestion risk with fundamental power-flow models.
- Use advanced electrical engineering and operations research to support decision-making and trading in US electricity markets using power flow optimization techniques.
- Perform in-depth congestion analysis using power-flow modelling techniques involving outage distribution factors, contingency analysis, and optimal power flow (OPF).
- Research transmission upgrades in regional RTOs and analyse its impact on the transmission network.
- Analyse and study the generation interconnection reports to quantify its impact on congestion patterns within the electrical grid.
- Track and analyse electricity markets and communicate efficiently regarding market conditions to the trading team.
Qualifications:
- Educational qualifications include a bachelor’s in electrical or mechanical engineering. Focus on power systems is preferred.
- Must have 2+ years of experience in field of power markets.
- Hands on experience with production cost modelling software such as PowerWorld and Dayzer.
- Advanced technology skills desired for data-mining purposes; Knowledge of SQL programming is a plus.
- Proven Commercial experience taking Congestion Risk in Nodal Markets.
- Ability to develop compelling and analytical data visualizations using one or more software tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or others.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
Benefits:
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Health, dental, vision
- Excellent 401k plan
- Competitive Salary
- PTO – including vacation and generous sick leave
- Visa Sponsorship
How to Apply
To apply, Please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@altopenergy.com or complete the form below.