Structured Power Trading Intern

Context & Environment

Electricity is central to the energy transition. Total Energies is developing a significant portfolio of renewable and flexible assets and aims to be among the top global renewable producers by 2030. The Structured Power Trading team manages exposures from these assets, supports commercial activities, and provides market intelligence across the Company.

• Provide in-depth analysis to identify current and future drivers and behaviours of the US power markets traded by TGPNA (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO)
• Participate in the definition of the forward view of the US power markets
• Help build and communicate a global view of energy markets, enhance the Company’s understanding of energy markets interactions
• Promote TGPNA trading activities to market partners and counterparts via reports and meetings

We are seeking an intern with a strong interest in energy markets and commercial strategy to join our Structured Power Trading team. This role provides hands-on exposure to market analysis, portfolio management, and trade support in a fast-paced environment. You will assist senior traders in monitoring market developments, preparing insights, and supporting commercial decisions that impact trading strategies and portfolio performance.

• Market & Risk Analysis
  • Assist with daily monitoring of power markets, renewable trends, and related commodities.
  • Develop and enhance risk models, pricing tools, and market monitoring dashboards, including competitors insights and consultant model updates.
  • Support forward curve construction and scenario analysis of renewable capture rates, PPAs, and flexible assets (batteries, hydro).
• Tool Development & Reporting
  • Help maintain and enhance analytical tools in Python/Excel to automate reporting and improve accuracy.
  • Contribute to risk and P&L reporting processes, ensuring consistency and transparency.
• Commercial & Strategic Support
  • Provide quantitative analysis to support hedging strategies and commercial opportunities in coordination with origination or trading teams.
  • Translate market observations into actionable insights for senior traders.
  • Collaborate with Research/Market Analysis for pricing illiquid products and regional capture rates.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Coordinate with middle/back office and risk teams to ensure accurate data flow for new products.
  • Participate in team discussions around market trends, trading strategies, and portfolio risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Engineering, Economics, Finance, Math, Data Science).
• 1-2 years of relevant experience (internship, analyst, or contractor role in trading, risk, market analysis, or power/energy).
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and programming skills (Python, VBA, SQL, PowerBI a plus).
• Familiarity with U.S. power markets and PPAs strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of flexible products (storage, hydro, renewables) desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with ability to work under time pressure.

At Total Energies we know that you’re more than what’s on your CV. Diversity of perspectives and experiences make us stronger.

Total Energies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

Total Energies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please note:

Total Energies is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider candidates on time-limited visa status for this position.