Energy Market Operator

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

- LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

- LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.

- This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Title

Energy Market Operator

Employment Type

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

Full-time

$93,342.00 - $116,678.00

9/5/2025

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Regular

Power Supply

9/22/2025

Are you passionate about the dynamic and evolving landscape of the energy industry? We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Energy Market Operator. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the real-time operation of energy markets, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity to meet the demands of our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a understanding of energy market dynamics, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on challenges, excel in problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to the sustainable and innovative future of the energy sector, we invite you to apply and be a key player in shaping the future of energy markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for day-ahead and real-time operations in the assigned energy market. Specific responsibilities include the creation, modification, and submittal of day-ahead and real-time energy offers, ancillary offers, bilateral settlement schedules, interchange schedules, and demand bids to the appropriate energy market. This position works a 24/7/365 rotating shift schedule during normal, emergency and restoration conditions. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

- Creates, modifies, and submits day-ahead and real-time energy offers, ancillary offers, bilateral settlement schedules, interchange schedules, and demand bids to the SPP energy market.

- Develops strategies to maximize generating assets and load obligations in the day-ahead and real-time markets.

- Responsible for the start-up, dispatch, and shutdown of generation resources.

- Analyzes energy market performance, identifies trends and opportunities for improvement, and ensures reliability and regulatory compliance.

Adaptability - Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.

Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally,written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.

Decision Making - Moves quickly to make good decisions and commit to a clear course of action; comfortable making sound decisions based on partial information; willing to take appropriate risks in order to maintain momentum; shows a strong bias toward action.

Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Job Technical Skills - Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

- Associates degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields, and

- At least two years of experience in area of assignment preferred, or

- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

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