Energy Manager & Trader

About Eagle Creek

We are a leading private renewable energy company focused on acquiring and operating hydropower and developing community‑scale solar projects. We believe hydropower and solar are key sustainable resources that play a critical and growing role in meeting demand for clean energy and a low‑carbon economy. We own and operate 85 hydropower plants in 18 states with a combined capacity of more than 690 megawatts, and have begun construction on a portfolio of solar projects that will add to that generation.

The Energy Manager & Trader is responsible for optimizing the commercial and operational performance of the company’s hydropower portfolio across ISO/RTO and bilateral power markets. This role leads energy management, wholesale market participation, and trading activities to maximize revenue, manage risk, and support long‑term portfolio value. The position requires close coordination with plant operations, finance, and senior leadership to align hydrology, dispatch decisions, and market strategies across organized markets and bilateral transactions.

This position is expected to be filled out of our office headquarters located in Bethesda, Maryland. Candidates in other areas may also be considered for a remote position.

• A comprehensive benefits plan:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) Match.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.
• Access to a company‑funded Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts through ADP Life Mart.
• Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.

• Develop and execute market participation, trading, and hedging strategies for a portfolio of hydropower assets across ISO/RTO and bilateral power markets.
• Lead short‑term and forward power trading activities.
• Manage exposure to power price volatility, congestion, basis risk, counter party risk, and hydrology‑driven variability.
• Oversee energy scheduling, bidding and offering strategies, settlements, confirmations, and reconciliation processes.
• Negotiate, execute, and manage power sales agreements, hedges, and structured products.

• Coordinate closely with plant operations to optimize dispatch, outage planning, and water value across hydropower facilities.
• Integrate hydrology forecasts, reservoir constraints, and operational flexibility into market and bilateral trading decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance versus budget, forecast, and market benchmarks; recommend and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor ISO/RTO market rules, pricing dynamics, congestion patterns, bilateral market conditions, and regulatory developments.
• Analyze historical and forward price curves to identify commercial opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate trading strategies, asset performance, bilateral contracts, and commercial transactions.
• Support development, acquisition, and financing activities through market, pricing, and revenue diligence.

• Serve as a primary commercial interface with ISOs/RTOs, bilateral counter parties, utilities, brokers, and trading partners.
• Provide clear market insights, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement of forecasting, analytics, and data processes supporting trading and energy management.
• Provide guidance, oversight, or mentorship to supporting staff or cross‑functional teams, as applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, energy management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in power markets, energy trading, energy management, or portfolio optimization.
• Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets, including ISO/RTO and bilateral market structures, pricing, congestion, and settlement mechanics.
• Demonstrated experience managing market, operational, and counter party risk and executing commercial…