Puget Sound Energy · 22 hours ago
Associate Real Time Energy Trader
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $116K/yr
0+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking to grow its community with talented individuals and is currently seeking an Associate Real Time Energy Trader. This role involves handling hourly energy transactions, optimizing surplus generation capacity, and collaborating on risk management strategies within a 24/7 operational environment.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Markets and trades surplus energy, transmission, and capacity products in wholesale markets
Assists in scheduling/tagging transmission, energy, and reserves
Learns and applies the economic dispatch plan
Analyzes and assesses regional power markets
Assists in managing planned or unplanned transmission or generation outages
Assists in the creation and development of 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
Qualification
Required
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
Entry level to two (2) years of experience in trading operations
Strong analytic and research skills
Basic knowledge of financial and accounting principles
Good organizational and communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make decisions independently and problem solve quickly
Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating shift schedule
Preferred
Knowledge of the Pacific Northwest regional transmission system
Knowledge of the Western Systems Power Pool (WSPP) agreement
Relevant experience with trading or utility experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wade Smith
EVP & COO
Lorna Luebbe
General Counsel/Senior Vice President/Chief Sustainability Officer
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