Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities: Hybrid (WA Based)
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 Senior Power Structuring Analyst position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is looking for a Senior Power Structuring Analyst to be part of PSE's transformative mission. As we navigate toward a sustainable energy future, we're committed to achieving two crucial milestones: carbon-neutral power generation by 2030 and full transition to renewable and non-emitting energy sources by 2045. Our challenge is to meet these ambitious environmental targets while ensuring our customers continue to receive dependable power service.
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
- Perform analytical support to the origination team including financial analysis, economic valuation of projects and PPAs and financial structuring.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate and continuously improve asset optimization, risk measurement and resource planning capabilities.
- Evaluate bids submitted to PSE Front Office voluntary RFPs.
- Work cross-functionally with teams across the organization including operations, trading, risk control, finance and regulatory.
- Forecast energy supply costs and prepare reports to support financial planning and regulatory filings.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the region's energy supply resources and operations and understand the impact of external factors on energy availability and commodity prices.
- Support WUTC rate case filings by preparing testimony and responding to (and initiating) data requests from external stakeholders.
- Maintain knowledge of portfolio risk exposure methods and calculations including emerging techniques.
- Communicate the impact of new and potential transactions and asset acquisitions on the risk profile of the energy portfolio.
- Develop and maintain model documentation consistent with policies governing control over model inputs and outputs, data integrity, quality, and security.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. (Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or similar)
- Minimum 4 years work experience, preferably as a quantitative analyst in the energy industry
- Proficiency with quantitative methods and concepts including regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, scenario analysis, and stress testing
- Experience with financial analysis and familiarity with accounting principles
- Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel, including proficiency in writing macros and queries
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work effectively without direct supervision in a fast paced, stressful, and multitasking environment
Desired Qualifications
- 8+ years of energy industry experience, preferably in an analyst role
- Master's Degree in a quantitative field
- Experience in western gas and power markets
- Familiarity with regulated utility rate cases and state regulatory agencies/public utility commissions
- Knowledge of portfolio risk management principles
- Hands on experience building and operating quantitative models
- Programming experience in Python, R, SQL, MATLAB, or similar
- Experience with production cost modeling software such as Plexos, Aurora, GenTrader, PROMO
Puget Sound Energy
10885 NE 4th St
Bellevue
Washington United States
www.pse.com
