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CAISO Settlements: Manage the CAISO settlement process for assigned less complex charge codes including validating weekly CAISO settlement statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and ...

Support preparation and submission of interconnection applications (CAISO, PG&E, SCE, LADWP, etc.) * Track utility responses, review interconnection study results, and maintain permitting logs

Learns to interpret and apply the CAISO BPM for Metering and other utility metering rules. * Supports the programming, testing, and verification of solid-state meters under supervision. * Learns to ...

Trade physical spot power in the DAM and RT market across the continental US (CAISO, WECC region, SPP, MISO, PJM, IESO, NYISO, ISONE) * Bid and manage generation and physical flows into ISOs / RTOs

ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Manager or Sr. Manager, Development position for the WECC market, (including CAISO). The successful candidate will ...

Trade physical spot power in the DAM and RT market across the continental US (CAISO, WECC region, SPP, MISO, PJM, IESO, NYISO, ISONE) * Bid and manage generation and physical flows into ISOs / RTOs

The ideal candidate brings deepexpertiseacross ISO/RTO markets (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO), strong commercial acumen, and a proventrack recordmanaging complex energy portfolios. Key ...

Python is the top priority, strong financial modeling/forecasting experience is a big plus, and BESS/energy market knowledge (ERCOT/PJM/CAISO, LMP, ancillary services) is a strong differentiator but ...

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Trade physical spot power in the DAM and RT market across the continental US (CAISO, WECC region, SPP, MISO, PJM, IESO, NYISO, ISONE) * Bid and manage generation and physical flows into ISOs / RTOs

ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Manager or Sr. Manager, Development position for the WECC market, (including CAISO). The successful candidate will ...

EIM performance - serves on the internal EIM Analysis team, ensuring collaboration among the departments responsible for EIM business processes, participating in CAISO stakeholder groups, and ...

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How much do caiso jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for caiso in the United States is $102,045.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CAISO?

A CAISO job typically refers to a role at the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which manages the flow of electricity across high-voltage power lines in California. Employees at CAISO work in various fields, including grid operations, market analysis, regulatory compliance, and engineering. These roles help ensure a reliable and efficient electricity market while maintaining grid stability. Jobs at CAISO often require expertise in energy markets, power systems, or data analysis.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working at CAISO?

Professionals working at CAISO are tasked with monitoring and managing the real-time operations of California's electricity grid, analyzing system performance, and coordinating with utilities and market participants to maintain grid stability. Daily activities may include overseeing energy market transactions, troubleshooting grid issues, responding to emergency scenarios, and preparing operational reports. Collaboration with technical teams, regulators, and stakeholders is frequent to ensure compliance and optimal grid functioning. The role often involves shift work and requires a high level of attention to detail to support the state's energy reliability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CAISO position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CAISO (California Independent System Operator) professional, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, power systems, and grid operations, often supported by a relevant degree and industry experience. Familiarity with energy management systems (EMS), SCADA platforms, and adherence to NERC certifications or similar regulatory standards is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and a calm approach under pressure are crucial soft skills for this position. These competencies are vital for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the electric power grid in a high-stakes environment.

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Infographic showing various Caiso job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 68% Physical, 14% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,045 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Who We Are
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California's locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts.
What You'll Do
CPA seeks an experienced, highly organized, detailed-oriented, and enthusiastic Project Manager, Settlements to provide operational, analytical, compliance, and other support to our growing team, as we advance clean energy goals in a way that adheres to the local priorities of our member agencies. The Project Manager, Settlements is responsible for reviewing and identifying discrepancies with our California Independent System Operator (CASIO) and bilateral counterparty invoices, validating transactions of wholesale market products, and performing after the fact analysis on settlements and Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) to influence resource optimization and CRR strategies.
Who You'll Work With
The Project Manager, Settlements reports to the Senior Manager, Market Operations. You will work closely with internal teams including but not limited to the Power Supply and Finance teams.
Commitment to Diversity
At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Culture
CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.
Requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience and comfort presenting information to colleagues and external consultants.
  • Excellent organizational, scheduling, and time management skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently on projects, fully own tasks and processes, and follow through to completion.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues.
  • Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, changing operational environment with shifting priorities.
  • Works well with diverse teams and consultants and is highly collaborative.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with programming languages (i.e., SQL), data visualization tools (i.e., Tableau, Power BI) and data analysis tools (i.e., R, Python, and SAS) is a plus

Duties and Responsibilities
  • CAISO Settlements: Manage the CAISO settlement process for assigned less complex charge codes including validating weekly CAISO settlement statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and resolving disputes with the CAISO to recover incorrect charges.
  • Contract Settlements: Responsible for the review and validation of bilateral counterparty settlements for assigned less complex contracts of CPA's Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and energy storage. Assist with contract language interpretation and pro forma contract language updates to address recurring settlement issues or inefficiencies. Develop and maintain settlement templates and spreadsheets for a portfolio of bilateral contracts, with a focus on contract settlement accuracy and process efficiency. Escalate issues including but not limited to irregularities, discrepancies, and more complex contracts to the Advisor, Settlements for assistance. Responsible for ensuring accurate and complete information prior to submission for approvals of payments of multi-million dollars.
  • Wholesale Market Product Settlements: Validate transactions of energy, Resource Adequacy capacity, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), carbon free energy, and other wholesale products. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the settlements of the assigned products comply with contract and product deliveries. Manage communications and interactions with counterparties to ensure accurate information is provided and compliance is met.
  • Finance and Audit Support: Responsible for providing accurate accruals and timely delivery data to Finance for assigned contracts. Support Finance with reporting, compliance filings, and issue resolution as needed. Assist audit efforts and compile necessary data to ensure accuracy and timely responses to audit requests.
  • Strategic Analysis: Conducts analysis to identify trends and anomalies that impact operations and provides findings to internal stakeholders. Supports the development of recommendations by analyzing large datasets using established models and methodologies. Contributes to building analytical and operational capabilities through collaborative problem solving. Responsible for performing specific analysis on performance of resources, payment calculations, comparing resource output to contractual obligations and forecasts. Responsible for communicating analytical findings to leadership and CPA's Risk Management Team (RMT), considering current and future risks and opportunities.
  • Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) Analysis: Participate in the monthly and annual CRR process and analyze the results to identify trends and opportunities for improvements. Complete filings at CPA's discretion as well as other market participation requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities:
  • Demonstrate good judgement and integrity
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
  • Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language
  • Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced, start-up environment
  • Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative
  • Must be able to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods

Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years relevant experience in energy settlements, scheduling, compliance, market operations, or planning
  • Experience in ISO and bilateral wholesale electricity market settlements desired
  • Understanding of CAISO energy market, including familiarity with CAISO charge codes associated with load and supply resources preferred

Work Location
This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires 2-3 assigned full-time days in the Downtown Los Angeles office and includes a transportation allowance. The Remote & Hybrid options require full-time in-person attendance at organization or team-wide events 3 times per year for 3-5 days per event. All staff are required to work during CPA's office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST.
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $104,355.24-$156,532.35, with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on experience. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. This is not a civil service position; however, all CPA employees are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests form, also known as the Form 700.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply on CPA's Career Page. The start date for the position is September 1, 2026 and will remain open until filled.