Power Grid Modeling and Forecasting Specialist

7 hours ago

Houston, Texas, United States ENGIE Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Power Grid Modeling and Forecasting Advisor to join our team at ENGIE. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing long-term grid scenarios for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO)/Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) footprint and forecasting nodal price curves using production cost modeling tools.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute scenario studies pertinent to the period of study and systematically analyze the results
  • Execute production cost models - Day-Ahead Locational Market Clearing Prices Analyzer (Dayzer) by systematically analyzing and updating the inputs as appropriate
  • Develop a systematic and repeatable approach to analyze and form fundamental views with respect to macro-trends
  • Analyze and determine drivers of Day Ahead and Real Time congestion market outcomes based on macro-fundamentals (supply, demand, renewables) and micro-fundamentals (specific transmission and generation outage impacts, bids, facility limits)
  • Identify model gaps by calibrating the model results to market outcomes and determine appropriate solutions
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance fundamental trading
  • Participate in Independent System Operator (ISO) meetings as appropriate and assess commercial impacts
  • Collaborate with IT personnel to maintain and improve relevant tools
  • Develop and maintain dispatch and flow models, communicating fundamental developments and views to stakeholders
  • Build models to track market fundamentals and regularly benchmark against actualizations
Requirements
  • Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering/Business/Finance etc.)
  • A minimum of seven years professional experience
  • A minimum of five years of grid planning or wholesale electricity market experience in CAISO/WECC or relevant ISO
  • Strong understanding of power grid optimization, powerflow shift factors, line-outage distribution factors and contingency analysis
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Clear and effective communicator
  • Willingness to engage in dialogue and debate with colleagues
  • Proficient in coding such as Structured Query Language (SQL) and Python
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques
What We Offer

At ENGIE, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This role is eligible for sponsorship and we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

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