Senior Resource Specialist – Power Markets & Energy Trading
Location:
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Duration:
6-Month Assignment with potential to extend / convert
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM with alternating Fridays off
Pay Rate:
$76 - $84/hour
About the Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced
Senior Resource Specialist (Power Marketer)
to join a high-performing energy team focused on power markets, trading, and energy procurement. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and analytical energy professional who thrives in fast-paced market environments and enjoys identifying opportunities that drive value and manage risk.
If you have a background in
Power Trading or Energy Origination
and are passionate about wholesale energy markets, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Analyze power and energy markets to identify trading, hedging, and procurement opportunities.
- Execute and support transactions involving Energy, Resource Adequacy, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Carbon Allowances, and Transmission Capacity.
- Develop market insights and strategies to manage portfolio risk.
- Collaborate with operations, scheduling, and analytics teams to support energy trading activities.
- Negotiate and manage energy agreements, including PPAs, Resource Adequacy contracts, and other long-term transactions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, power producers, and market participants.
- Utilize ETRM systems and analytical tools to evaluate opportunities and exposures.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy Management, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum
6+ years of direct experience in Power Trading, Energy Origination, Energy Marketing, or Energy Risk Management
.
- Strong knowledge of wholesale power markets, particularly
CAISO
.
- Experience with ETRM platforms such as Allegro, Endur, OATI, PCI, or similar.
- Advanced financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills.
- Knowledge of energy derivatives, renewable energy markets, battery storage valuation, and power purchase agreements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Requirements
Please note the following candidate requirements:
- Must have direct experience in
Power Trading or Energy Origination
.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- No H-1B sponsorship or visa transfers available.
- Candidates must not be current CalPERS retirees or active CalPERS members.
- Local Southern California
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule and commute to the Los Angeles office as required.