Energy Trading Jobs

Structure Analyst
Herndon, VA

Due to company wide growth and expansion into new electric markets, Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc. (WGES) is looking to hire a Structure Analyst to join our Electric supply team. What sets WGES apart from the rest? WGES is a subsidiary of WGL Holdings, and is an affiliate of a company that has served the Washington metropolitan area for over 160 years, Washington Gas. WGES is one of the largest and most experienced energy suppliers in the Mid-Atlantic region with over one billion dollars in annual revenue. Our customers include small and large commercial accounts as well as residential accounts. We sell natural gas and electricity, including wind-powered electricity. All residential electricity supplies provided by WGES include regional wind power as part of the supply portfolio, above the levels required by local legislation, and WGES has been a leading supplier of wind power to federal, state and local governments as well as to private companies. WGES recently partnered with a local solar energy company and electrical construction firm to build one of the largest solar power systems in Maryland. As energy markets become deregulated and new energy options become available, WGES co
ntinues to grow at a steady pace. At WGES, a Structure Analyst: • Works with Quantitative, IT and Operations staff to develop, maintain and utilize a retail pricing model that incorporates load shape, PJM and wholesale market costs. • Monitors current market conditions to seek opportunities to maximize margins • Coordinates pricing for retail RFPs. • Submits pricing on on-line auction platforms for time sensitive RFPs. • Researches PJM and Electric Distribution Company tariffs in new power markets to understand market rules/procedures and pricing risks related to generation, transmission and distribution costs in support in support of retail electric sales and wholesale power purchases strategies. Required Experience/Education: • Electricity industry: 3 years • Electricity product structure: 1 year • BS/BA in Engineering, Finance, Math, Statistics, Economics, Physics, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline • MBA preferred Working knowledge of: • Electric utility tariffs and PJM markets • Physical energy business or energy commodities • Applying financial markets theory and derivatives • Wholesale trading, PJM and other regional energy markets Skills: • 2+ years of working experience in Excel, VBA • Access, SQL , and Oracle experience a plus • Project management skills • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to: • Be creative and work in a dynamic and deadline-oriented environment • Multi-task successfully to meet daily deadlines and work with deal-closing related uncertainties • Work independently, complete routine and ad hoc requests without direction from management WGES Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including: • Excellent salary and bonus program • Health and dental coverage • Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance coverage • 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting • 4 weeks paid vacation • Up to 2 weeks of sick leave • Paid volunteer leave • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Generous tuition reimbursement program • Service Anniversary Award program • Relocation assistance may be considered

If you are the right person for this job, send a letter matching your qualifications to those listed above with your resume to WGESJOBS@WGES.COM, or fax to 703-793-7590. If selected for an interview, please bring 2 writing samples with you. To be considered for this position, include your salary history and specify Job Code “SA PEJ”. WGES is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. EOE M/F/D/V

Electricity Analyst
Herndon, VA

Are you looking for... • A stable company, that demonstrates a commitment to renewable energy, offers an environmentally friendly office, and values, recognizes and rewards employees? • An opportunity to apply your analytical and spreadsheet skills in the retail electric industry? • A job where you are NOT micro-managed and have a work life balance? • The ability to work with and have exposure to other departments within the organization? If so, WGES is the company for you! WGES is a subsidiary of WGL Holdings, and is an affiliate of a company that has served the Washington metro area for over 160 years, Washington Gas. WGES is one of the largest and most experienced energy suppliers in the Mid-Atlantic region with over $1B in annual revenue. We sell natural gas and electricity, including wind-powered electricity to commercial (both large and small) as well as residential accounts. As energy markets become deregulated and new energy options become available, WGES continues to grow at a steady pace. WGES recently partnered with a local solar energy company and electrical construction firm to build one of the largest solar power systems in Maryland. For more information about WGES including our “green” efforts, go to www.wges.com In this integral role you will: • Assist with pricing, load shape assessment and transaction structuring. • Prepare data for monthly invoices for WGES customers requiring non-standard invoicing • Work to completely understand current models and data flow between WGES and electric utilities. • Assist with retail pricing model and forward curve updates. • Maintain systems to document all renewable energy credit wholesale transactions as necessary. • Track and forecast renewable retail load requirements and maintain WGES’ position report for state RPS compliance and voluntary obligations. • Track solar generation and support billing related to WGES solar facilities. • Reconcile energy use and retail book positions to ensure accurate load projections. Required Experience/Education: • Data Analysis: 3 years (preferred in electricity industry) • BS/BA in Engineering, Finance, Math, Statistics, Economics, Physics, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline; MBA (preferred) Skills: • 2+ years of working experience in Excel • VBA, Access, SQL , and Oracle experience (a plus) • Strong analytical and problem solving skills; while seeing the “bigger picture” • Project management skills (a plus) Demonstrated ability to: • Be creative and work in a dynamic and deadline-oriented environment • Successfully meet daily deadlines and work with deal-closing related uncertainties and tight time frames • Work independently as well as in small teams while completing ad hoc requests Working knowledge of: • Physical energy business or energy commodities (a plus) • Applying financial markets theory and derivatives (a plus) WGES Benefits: • Excellent salary and bonus program • Health and dental coverage • Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance coverage • 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting • 4 weeks paid vacation and up to 2 weeks of sick leave • Paid volunteer leave • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Generous tuition reimbursement program • This position is eligible to telecommute one day per week under our telecommuting policy • Service Anniversary Award program • Relocation assistance may be considered

If you are the right person for this job, send a letter matching your qualifications to those listed above with your resume to WGESJOBS@WGES.COM, or fax to 703-793-7590. If selected for an interview, please bring 2 writing samples with you. To be considered for this position, include your salary history and specify Job Code “EA PEJ”. WGES is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. EOE M/F/D/V

Energy Manager - Resource Efficiency Manager I
Nationwide

ECC is seeking Energy Managers - REM I for many positions that will become available at the beginning of 2010 throughout the US. The REM’s role will be to assist in reducing operating costs by improving the way the facilities use and consume resources (i.e. water, natural gas, oil, electricity, and solid waste). The REM’s efforts focus on the behavioral and building operations issues. To this end, the REM will need to involve many groups employed and living at the base by motivating and educating them with regard to the efficient use of resources. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS May include any or all of the following: 1) Gain personal knowledge through audit of the operation of the various facilities and industrial processes on base; 2) Monitoring the installation’s use of resources through observation, interviewing, and recording data about the physical and behavioral infrastructures; 3) Analyzing that data use utilizing software, spreadsheets and other mathematical tools; 4) Make recommendations, develop plans, and make policies (to include working on the Energy Management Plan) to improve resource use while continuing to promote conservation efforts, to include lengthy negotiations with the facility’s current user base; 5) Develop, compile, and distribute reports to a variety of end-users 6) Educate occupants on efficient operation of buildings 7) Work with a variety of individuals to negotiate ways to improve energy usage through promotion and publication and other forums as required 8) Develop and implement procedures to recycle material from the waste stream. 9) Develop procurement policies that reduce the amount of solid waste. REQUIREMENTS • A 4-year Engineering degree and/or a registered Professional Engineer with a minimum of 3 years experience in energy management OR an Environmental Science, business or related degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in energy management OR 2-year technical degree with minimum of 8 years experience in energy management OR non-degreed professional with a minimum of 10 years experience in energy management. • A REM I with a PE license shall have three years’ experience in facility management and documented evidence of energy savings as well as the ability to document an energy baseline • Previous experience in operations at Federal installations a plus • Familiarity with all EO, ESPC, ECIP, DSM, UP and other legislations and regulations related to energy program • Experience with utility contracts, utility tariffs, and ESCOs • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification a plus • Must be a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) within one year of obtaining this position • Experience presenting technical information to residential and commercial audiences through a variety of media. • Computer skills to include desktop applications such as Word, Excel, Explorer, Project, and PowerPoint • Excellent communication and people skills

Please send resume to diana@executivesconnected.com for consideration.

Power Dispatcher
Columbus, OH

Essential Functions: • Make hourly purchasing and selling decisions for the use of available generating resources and power supply resources to optimally (i.e., considering economics and reliability) meet load obligations and reduce member cost. • Use the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor member loads, monitor connectivity (i.e., delivery point open/close status) and monitor capacity/energy/transmission schedules to ensure reliable delivery to members and other load obligations. • Implement and schedule power supply arrangements (i.e., buy/sell transactions of resources) that he/she arranged. The implementation shall be accomplished by entry into the appropriate scheduling application and verification with SCADA. • Effectively tag, utilizing then current NERC protocol, power supply arrangements that he/she arranged. Also, as directed, will periodically tag other’s power supply arrangements. • Create member load forecasts and make adjustments as necessary to more correctly reflect the anticipated load amount and profile. Work to improve forecast methods and accuracy. • Use the SCADA system or other means to coordinate the start/stop operations of distributed generation resources, AMP-Ohio generation resources, and AMP-Ohio dispatched member generation resources as required based on load obligations and economic conditions. • Communicate with members and other AMP staff to obtain generator status. • Respond to RTO directives. • Coordinate load management/demand side manage responsibilities with members. • Monitor results of dispatch operations and suggest/implement improvement opportunities. • Perform other duties as assigned by supervision. Qualifications: • Require at least a four-year accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related Business degree or equivalent work experience. • Must learn power supply operations, economic dispatch of generation resources, transmission use, SCADA, FERC 888/889, FERC 2000, NERC tagging, and applicable NERC reliability standards. • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. • Must be proficient with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel & Word • Must become PJM Generation Operation Certified within one (1) year of employment. NERC Operator certification is strong plus. • Must be able to work in a team environment and periodically work under high stress conditions. • Must be willing to work rotating shifts.

Apply Online: https://careers.amppartners.org/ext/detail.asp?amp108#

Endur Developer
Omaha, NE

Skill set • Endur Developer o OLF scripting technologies including AVS, Open Components, PL/SQL, .Net Toolkit • OpenLink/Endur (Release 8.2 Version 82R2) experience o Working knowledge of Front Office, Mid Office and Back Office business processes. o Familiar with trading terminology and business process workflows o Experience with reporting architectures including Crystal reports, Business Objects o Prefer experience with NG, Energy, Financial & Commodity markets • Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment • Proven ability to work in fast-paced environment • Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral), interpersonal skills and strong team building skills Responsibilities • Development of custom management reports • Development of custom components • Development & integration of interface components that are integrated with Endur • Technical installation and configuration of Endur app • Work with colleagues and clients/users to investigate operational requirements • Seek effective business solutions through improvements in information systems, data management, processes & procedures • Work under the direction of senior technical resources • Perform systems analysis of reported issues; Collaborate with users and project team members from analysis through resolution

Please send inquiries to bswanson@planetci.com