Power Trader

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland (Onsite)

Job Description:

A power market participant is seeking a Real-Time Power Trader to join its Energy Management team. This role is well suited for early-career candidates who want hands-on exposure to real-time operations and power markets. The position is part of a 24/7/365 operations center and involves monitoring, managing, and optimizing a portfolio of generation assets in regional ISO markets. The role requires strong decision-making skills, reliability, and the ability to work effectively under time‑sensitive conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Work rotating 12-13 hour shifts as part of a real-time operations team.
• Assist day-ahead traders with asset optimization, including offer strategies, fuel considerations, and re-offer adjustments.
• Coordinate unit availability, outage schedules, and startup/shutdown procedures.
• Communicate in real time with plant personnel and Independent System Operators.
• Take appropriate real-time actions in accordance with ISO and NERC operating procedures.
• Maintain understanding of ISO tariffs, manuals, and reliability requirements.
• Monitor real-time power and gas markets to identify risks and commercial opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with VBA is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High reliability, punctuality, and comfort working long rotating shifts.
• Ability to make decisions quickly under time constraints.