Senior Power Analyst

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Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. We have worked hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The electric utility industry is evolving rapidly in response to climate change and shifting customer demand for renewable power.

This role offers an opportunity to apply quantitative skills to current and future energy supply challenges within the Power Supply Division.

• Design and perform probabilistic and statistical studies on sources of uncertainty such as climate change, weather, hydrologic conditions, energy prices, and power plant operating data.
• Advance current software or develop new dashboards to facilitate robust and flexible trading strategies related to market and weather volatility.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following best programming practices.
• Lead the execution of forecasting models, ensuring regular runs and clear communication of results to colleagues and management.
• Prepare ad‑hoc program reports regarding City Light's peak load, generation, and hydro and temperature data using Excel, SQL Developer, etc.
• Evaluate impacts of operational changes, equipment upgrades, and retirements on total loads, resource balance, and energy accounting; adapt power system reports accordingly.
• Collaborate on streamflow management strategy for the power marketing team to align trading strategy with operational license requirements.
• Monitor power market conditions and advise senior management on risks and opportunities related to power supply and marketing strategy.
• Query, verify, and report operations data related to the utility’s source and use of energy, generator status, generation, control and planning area information; prepare mandatory reports for regulatory agencies.

• Five years of experience in power management, utility operations, hydrology, engineering, math, or statistics, or two years as a Power Analyst.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Economics, or other scientific discipline (combination of education, training, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis).
• Current valid state‑issued driver’s license from any U.S. state, verified prior to start date. Out‑of‑state holders must obtain a Washington state license within 30 days of hire.

• Advanced degree or education in economics, mathematics, computer science, operations research, power systems, engineering or a related quantitative field.
• Solid computer and analytical skills, including experience in programming and using Python, SQL, Git, R, and VBA.
• Experience with short‑term capacity forecasting and simulation modeling.
• Knowledge of hydro, renewables, and gas resource fundamentals.
• Experience in power and/or transmission portfolio performance and analysis.
• Understanding of energy markets and regional regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of regional energy supply, transmission, resource operations, and market issues in the Pacific Northwest and CAISO.
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, and project planning skills.
• Ability to communicate complex planning issues clearly to policy makers, stakeholders, technical audiences, and the general public.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and think strategically about challenges faced by City Light.

The full salary range for this position is $63.93 to $74.37 per hour.

• A cover letter describing how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications.
• A current resume of your educational and professional experience.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national…