Power Analyst

Job Title:

Power Analyst

Contract Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description: Power Analyst – West Location:

Calgary, Alberta

Department:

Gas/Power Fundamentals

Reports to:

Head of Gas and Power Fundamentals

Role Overview

The West Power Analyst provides analytical and market research to support trading strategies across

WECC, CAISO, and SPP

. This role focuses on interpreting market fundamentals, identifying trading opportunities, and supporting congestion research and virtual trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze and interpret power and fuel market fundamentals, including thermal and renewable generation, load, transmission, natural gas supply, transportation, and regulatory developments.

- Mine and model CAISO and SPP data to support congestion analysis, virtual trading strategies, and market forecasting.

- Conduct asset- and region-level research on power plants, transmission projects, and market trends to identify trading opportunities.

- Monitor and summarize regulatory, legislative, and stakeholder meetings (e.g., CAISO, Northwest hydro coordination, FERC, WECC) to assess potential pricing and market impacts.

- Develop and maintain dashboards, models, and analytical tools using Python, R, SQL, or Excel/VBA to support trading decisions.

- Collaborate with other teams to improve business processes, data quality, and information workflows across trading operations.

- Maintain compliance with all corporate trading policies, codes of conduct, and reporting requirements.

- Opportunity to progress to a congestion or virtual trading role in CAISO and/or SPP markets.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or related quantitative discipline.

- Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in energy markets, trading analytics, or power system operations.

- Technical Skills:

- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, or C++).

- Familiarity with YES Energy, CAISO OASIS, or SPP Marketplace Portal is an asset.

- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.

- Familiarity with optimal power flow modeling software such as PROMOD, DAYZER, AURORA, or UPLAN-NPM is an asset.

- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and analyze complex data.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a dynamic trading environment.

If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.