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Experience in one or more of the following areas: power transmission grid operation and analysis including unit commitment, economic dispatch, and production cost modeling. * Advanced record of ...

Experience in one or more of the following areas: power transmission grid operation and analysis including unit commitment, economic dispatch, and production cost modeling. * Advanced record of ...

Provide direction on modifications to the Unit Commitment program to support the additional market ... Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals ...

... unit commitment, plant status, and Energy Imbalance Market operations. The ECC BA Operator Trainee ... Analyze conditions; take control action to operate the APS Balancing Authority within design limits.

ECC BA Operator Trainee

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

... unit commitment, plant status, and Energy Imbalance Market operations. The ECC BA Operator Trainee ... Major Accountabilities 1) Analyze conditions; take control action to operate the APS Balancing ...

ECC BA Operator Trainee

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

... unit commitment, plant status, and Energy Imbalance Market operations. The ECC BA Operator Trainee ... Major Accountabilities 1) Analyze conditions; take control action to operate the APS Balancing ...

... unit commitment and economic dispatch and electricity pricing; (3) econometrics and economics analysis of electricity market data including, time-series, statistical modeling, and causal inference ...

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Sr Energy Market Engineer

Jackson, MI • On-site

Consumers Energy
Utilities • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Consumers Energy rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.
Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Parnall Office located in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr. Energy Market Engineer is responsible for short- and long-term production cost modeling, evaluating and optimizing MISO energy market offer strategies, and energy model performance. In addition, this position evaluates and reports on generation unit performance, energy market performance, and electric supply performance metrics. The Sr. Energy Market Engineer gathers, stores, manages, and processes data from various sources and evaluates datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights. The primary objective of this analysis work is to inform business strategy, develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms, forecast trends, and predict outcomes. This role requires the ability to use and improve sophisticated regression and neural network models, advanced Excel spreadsheet models, and generation unit commitment models.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Create, maintain, and operate electric supply models in the areas of production costs, economic analysis, and electric supply forecasting.
  • Expertise in building, optimizing, and validating complex analytical frameworks, such as regression and neural network models, advanced Excel modeling, and generation unit commitment modeling.
  • Monitor, advise on, and implement MISO energy policies to maximize value for customers while assuring compliance.
  • Maximize utilization of critical electric supply data software platforms such as PCI, including an in-depth understanding of data parameters, integrating tools into the business by applying MISO market knowledge, and utilizing data to gain business insights and develop market strategies.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Consumers Energy's wholesale power hedging strategy.
  • Evaluate market exposure associated with energy purchases, generation resource availability, load forecast uncertainty, and market price volatility.
  • Develop risk management frameworks, hedge structures, limits, and performance metrics for energy market transactions.
  • Analyze and recommend the use of financial products including futures, swaps, options, virtual transactions, FTRs, and capacity-related instruments as appropriate.
  • Measure hedge effectiveness and provide regular reporting to leadership regarding exposure, performance, and risk reduction.
  • Design and implement a natural gas hedging program supporting thermal generation and fuel procurement requirements.
  • Quantify fuel price exposure and develop strategies utilizing fixed-price purchases, financial swaps, options, collars, basis hedges, and other risk management instruments.
  • Evaluate Henry Hub, regional basis markets, transportation constraints, storage economics, and weather-related risk factors.
  • Other non-essential duties as assigned or as may be necessary.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of MISO energy, capacity, and ancillary services markets and settlements.
  • Knowledge of ProMod, GenTrader, MetrixIDR, and the PCI software suite.
  • Data Modeling.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Programming.
  • Knowledge of generation technology and operations.
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Database Management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field with four (4) or more years of experience in data analysis, data modeling, and energy markets.
  • (OR) Associate degree with six (6) or more years of experience in data analysis, data modeling, and energy markets.
  • (OR) High School Diploma/GED with eight (8) or more years of experience in data analysis, data modeling, and energy markets.

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Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid Holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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