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Iberdrola

Real Time Trader

Portland, OR · On-site

Develop professional relationships with power marketers and traders. Key Responsibilities * Negotiate transactions to financially optimize corporate assets including renewable and thermal generation.

Iberdrola

Real Time Trader

Portland, OR

Develop professional relationships with power marketers and traders. Key Responsibilities * Negotiate transactions to financially optimize corporate assets including renewable and thermal generation.

Nvidia

Principal CPU Power Architect

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Analyze power trade-offs for different die stacking and packaging proposals. * Propose and drive improvements related to power and power methodology for our custom CPU cores. What we need to see ...

PNE

Power Services Engineer (NETA III)

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$65 - $75/hr

Previous schooling, work experience, or internship in an electrical trade considered * AAS or BS ... Good understanding of power distribution and electrical components through education or previous ...

PNE

Power Services Engineer (NETA III)

Tualatin, OR · On-site

Previous schooling, work experience, or internship in an electrical trade considered * AAS or BS ... Good understanding of power distribution and electrical components through education or previous ...

Apple

CPU Implementation Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

... power trade-offs and design and balance the pipeline stages. • Drive RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting ambitious targets for power, performance, and area. • Design ...

Apple

CPU Implementation Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

... power trade-offs and design and balance the pipeline stages. • Help drive RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting ambitious targets for power, performance, and area. • ...

Apple

CPU Implementation Engineer

Beaverton, OR

... power trade-offs and design and balance the pipeline stages. • Help drive RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting ambitious targets for power, performance, and area. • ...

Apple

CPU Implementation Engineer

Beaverton, OR

... power trade-offs and design and balance the pipeline stages. • Drive RTL-to-GDS flow through synthesis and place-and-route targeting ambitious targets for power, performance, and area. • Design ...

Expeditors

Trade Analyst

Portland, OR · On-site

Company Description Tradewin is a leading international trade compliance consulting firm. We ... Power BI, MS Access, or SharePoint experience desired. * Excellent verbal and written communication ...

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How much do power trader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for power trader in Oregon is $102,318.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,700.00 and $111,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a power trader do?

A Power Trader buys and sells electricity in wholesale markets to maximize profits and balance supply and demand. They analyze market trends, weather patterns, and energy regulations to make informed trading decisions. Power Traders work with utilities, grid operators, and financial institutions, often operating in real-time, day-ahead, or long-term markets. Their role requires strong analytical skills, risk management expertise, and an understanding of market dynamics.

What are some common challenges faced by power traders, and how can they be addressed?

Power Traders often deal with rapid market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and tight deadlines, requiring constant vigilance and real-time decision-making. Staying updated on market trends and energy supply/demand dynamics is essential to manage risks effectively. Building strong relationships with team members in operations, risk management, and analytics helps ensure the flow of timely information and collaborative problem-solving. Adapting to new technologies and ongoing changes in the energy sector can also pose challenges, but continuous learning and regular training can help maintain a competitive edge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a power trader?

To thrive as a Power Trader, you need strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of energy markets, and a degree in finance, engineering, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms, energy management systems, and certifications such as NERC Reliability Certification or Series 7 can be advantageous. The ability to make swift decisions under pressure, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively distinguishes top performers in this field. These abilities help ensure timely, informed trading decisions that minimize risk and capitalize on market opportunities within a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Power Trader job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,318 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Real Time Trader

Iberdrola

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Trader, Real Time
Department: Asset Mngt - Trading
Reports to: Director - Real-Time Trading
Location: In Office, Portland OR
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:
  • $87,600 - $109,500

What We Offer:
  • Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
  • Generous performance-based bonuses
  • 12% 401(k) match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
The role of the Real Time Energy Trader is performed in teams of 3 while working on a 12-hour rotating shift basis. This includes nights, weekends and holidays as the energy market is always operating and in need of operational support.
Job Summary
The role of the Real Time Trader is to perform real-time energy trading and marketing, negotiate wholesale sales and purchases in the hourly markets, coordinate generation operations with dispatch personnel, coordinate transmission reservations, negotiate transmission purchases, schedule energy flow by issuing digital E-tags. Traders are responsible to record deals in a timely manner, maintain a physical position through trading software, communicate with forecasting and reliability dispatch as well as maintain a general level of awareness around the company's generation assets. Develop professional relationships with power marketers and traders.
Key Responsibilities
  • Negotiate transactions to financially optimize corporate assets including renewable and thermal generation.
  • Capture of market arbitrage opportunities utilizing transmission to link markets across the United States.
  • Capture of real-time arbitrage opportunities and manage day-ahead and real-time transactions.
  • Provide market pricing for day ahead to real-time transactions.
  • Create NERC E-tags, purchase transmission via OASIS and capture transactions accurately in Avangrid's energy management system.
  • Facilitate training of other real time traders.
  • Provide generation and transmission schedules to ISO#s, control areas and transmission providers.
  • Manage unit bids/offers in the Northeastern and Midwestern ISO's to optimize the portfolio.
  • Manage asset and proprietary risk through Day-Ahead transactions.
  • Trade physical power across the eastern US to maximize profitability
  • Purchase transmission as needed to execute physical trades.
  • Schedule and tagging of physical transactions.
  • Trade intra-day financial power OTC in the Northeastern and Midwestern ISO's.
  • Provide insight into the short term market and operations to other traders.
  • Provide insight into additional market areas as PPM's portfolio expands
  • Represent Avangrid Renewables professionally with a diverse group of customers and market participants.
  • Interact with plant personnel, traders, and system operators.
  • Adhere to effective internal business and industry controls.

Required Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree in mathematics, business, finance, economics, or engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Solid understanding of generation & transmission operations.
  • Quick learning curve with the ability to receive, process, and transact on information.
  • Ability to self-motivate and create opportunities
  • Experience preferred with any of the following markets: WECC, CAISO, and Southwest, ERCOT, MISO, PJM, NYISO, with proven ability to understand market conditions and to identify sales/purchase opportunities.
  • PC proficiency and experience with automated tools to support trading activity.
  • Understanding of financial modeling, risk assessment, commodity management, electricity and natural gas trading and hedging practices.
  • Ability to independently function in fast paced deadline dependent environment.
  • Must be performance driven, self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts of 12 hours which includes night shifts, weekends and holidays.
  • Strong Excel experience.
  • Familiarity with LIM or other price data warehouse.
  • Ability to create NERC tags without templates.
  • Familiarity with virtual transactions.
  • Ability to model intra-day and next day pricing and load to devise strategies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with MISO, ERCOT, IMO, and HQ.
  • Experience trading at different points within California
  • Strong knowledge of the California ISO.
  • Experience managing physical assets within the WSCC
  • Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.
  • Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization.
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment where consensus between diverse work streams is often required before projects can proceed.
  • Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks.
  • Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.
  • Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message

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Company:
AVANGRID POWER, LLC
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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.
Job Posting End Date:
October-2-2026

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