The candidate would take a cross-ISO approach to maintaining the production cost models, developing portable approaches to inputs such as fuel costs, renewable generation and generator behavior. A strong focus on renewable generation is desirable. Taking a deep dive into each ISO and working with the market analyst for that ISO, the candidate would take a project-based approach in order to make meaningful progress on the most difficult modeling challenges.
The analyst would ideally also be self-sufficient in accessing, managing and dissecting voluminous data on the power markets and constantly improving and calibrating our modelling efforts to track real world electric grid fundamentals. Attention to detail and model quality is paramount. Experience with industry standard data tools such as YES Energy, Genscape/WoodMac or Panorama is desirable.
Reports to: Vice President, Marketing and Congestion
Task/Responsibilities may include:
- Maintaining the Production Cost Models with market and in-house views.
- Overseeing the daily backcast process ensuring appropriate weather and fuel inputs and integrating Market Analyst feedback on outages and topology.
- Working with ISO-specific traders and analysts to efficiently integrate the in-house market-specific views.
- Performing scenario analyses: efficiently specify, calculate and aggregate model scenarios to characterize input sensitivities.
- Developing new approaches to modeling batteries as well as emerging load and generation patterns.
- Developing tools to detect and characterize changes in unit and load behavior and characteristics.
- Develop and maintain codebase for automated reporting, charting, and/or dashboard tools that communicate market insights, risks, and opportunities.
- Performing general quantitative analyses and econometric studies of energy markets and new electric generation and transmission projects.
- Data mining and analysis to identify commercial opportunities.
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics or related quantitative discipline.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in electricity markets in a consulting, commercial, engineering role or experience at an ISO.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Must be effective working in a fast-paced team environment, and able to see any project through to completion.
- Competent programming skills including at least 3 years’ experience with numerical Python.
- Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Physics or other quantitative discipline.
- Proficiency with programming tools & quantitative modeling analytics using Python, Visual Basic, Matlab, R and SQL or other analytical tools is strongly desired.
- Strong quantitative and analytics background, including advanced-level skillset in simulation, optimization, statistics, options pricing theory
- Proficiency with data science, machine learning and techniques such as regression & classification
- Experience with databases & warehouses such as Snowflake or MS SQL Server
- Exposure to industry data platforms such as YES Energy, Genscape/Wood Mackenzie, Enverus
- Experience with business intelligence and data analytics tools such as Tableau/PowerBI
- Familiarity with unit testing, source control, code review
Estimated Min Salary: $105,000
Estimated Max Salary: $150, 000
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
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