Real-time Energy Trader

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Energy Supply Merchant team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Real-time Energy Trader position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Handles hourly energy transactions across trading hubs in the Western Interconnection. Responsible for meeting the power demands of our retail customers in a 24/7 operation and optimizes the use of surplus generation capacity and transmission in hourly bilateral markets. Manages sub-hourly markets by submitting bids, schedules, and transfer tags to the Market Operator. Implements risk management strategies and minimizes power costs for customers by maximizing asset utilization.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

- Markets and trades surplus/deficit of wholesale energy, transmission, and capacity products.

- Independently schedules/tags transmission, energy, and reserves.

- Adheres to the economic dispatch plan and makes adjustments when required.

- Manages planned or unplanned generation and transmission outages to the benefit of the organization.

- Assists in the development of Real-Time Operations staff.

- Implements strategies to flow power throughout WECC (Western Electricity Coordinating Council) markets.

- Operates on rotating shift assignments to cover 24/7 demand for electricity.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a technical or commercial focus from an accredited 4-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

- Two (2) years of experience in energy trading/scheduling, marketing, or bulk power and gas system management.

- Proven record of accomplishment in power trading. Experience with physical/financial power trading dynamics to include power generation characteristics of hydro, coal, wind, and gas fired generation.

- Solid base understanding, including all details, surrounding the assets and contracts in the portfolio.

- Knowledge of financial and accounting principles.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to make independent decisions and resolve problems, without direct supervision, in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills.

- Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating shift schedule.

Desired Qualifications

- Experience specific to WECC energy markets.

- Advanced spreadsheet and database computer skills.

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $91,100.00 - $151,600.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.