California ISO

Wholesale Electricity Market Analyst (Hybrid)

Folsom, CA, United States

Sponsorship not specified$45k-$63kDetected 93 days ago

Data AnalysisPower ElectronicsResearchCommunication

About the role

We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.
The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers.
It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others.

Experience in the design, development or implementation of computational methods of market models.
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network.
Supports the validation and testing of market outcomes to address market participant's disputes or inquiries, assists in the evaluation of problems and their alternative courses of action.
Assists in identifying and resolving implementation, design and integration-related problems or potential problems within assigned areas, and may propose solutions to such issues.
May participate in market design and development efforts to identify new measures necessary to validate market results and leverage opportunity for incorporating features that will improve market solution quality.
May develop business procedures and methods as needed.
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid.
As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices.
In the same way, the California ISO operates independently-managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own-making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

A combination of experience in any of the following disciplines required:
Exposure and experience with applied optimization principles and techniques, power system operations and market design.
Ability to think technically and provide practical and feasible solutions to problems keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member.
Strong mathematical analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical and mathematical materials and concepts.
Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work independently with minimal supervision.

You get to work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help grow your skill set.
You will work in an extremely collaborative environment inside our LEED certified Folsom, California campus.
Demonstrates an understanding of policy issues and related matters.
Master Degree preferred

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety and work/life integration of its employees and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements.

Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.
You will be challenged, be a part of a winning team, and your contributions will be rewarded and recognized.
It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

This listing is sourced directly from California ISO's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.