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Power Analyst

Appian Way Energy Partners is currently accepting applications for Power Trading Analyst positions to work fully onsite at our office in Cambridge, MA.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree and 2 years of work experience in electricity market analysis/related field, or an advanced degree in electrical engineering, operations research, or energy economics.

  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and/or R.

    • Experience with Optimal Power Flow (OPF) modeling tools such as PowerWorld, GE MAPS, DAYZER, Promod, Aurora, or Gridview is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support decision-making and trading in U.S. electricity markets:

  • Predict future congestion and pricing outcomes of power markets transitioning to greater renewables, storage, and electrification.

  • Maintain, execute, calibrate, and continuously improve power flow models.

  • Model market supply, demand, pricing, and grid congestion fundamentals for daily trading purposes and to assess long-term commercial opportunities.

  • Employ economic, statistical, and machine learning methods to identify commercial opportunities.

  • Track and analyze electricity markets:

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of grid congestion and price formation in a specific power market. Markets of interest include CAISO, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, PJM, and NYISO.

  • Research trends in energy policy, renewable power, transmission expansion, electrification, and demand response, and assess their commercial impact.

  • Power Trading Analysts are expected to work collaboratively with a broader team while also advancing their own independent projects, research, and innovation. The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, interest, and experience in modeling power systems and eagerness to contribute to a culture of excellence and teamwork.

    Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, bonus, and PTO.

  • Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans.

  • 401k safe harbor match and profit-sharing.

  • Visa sponsorship.

If interested, please email resume to: recruiting@appianwayenergy.com

Disclaimer
Appian Way Energy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Employment with Appian Way Energy Partners is on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@appianwayenergy.com.