Power Trading Analyst

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.   LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.  Responsibilities: Conduct thorough short- and long-term market analysis, leveraging large datasets to inform trading decisions and identify potential risks and opportunities. Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasting models for pricing, congestion, system load, and other market-related factors using Excel, Python, SQL, and other relevant tools. Generate and assess various forward-looking scenarios, including localized congestion and abnormal market events, to create edge case strategies.  Monitor real-time market conditions, identify emerging patterns, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to traders. Work closely with traders, offering up-to-date market insights, and providing backup support by transacting, monitoring positions, and submitting trades on weekends when required. Prepare and deliver detailed market analysis reports or dashboards, ensuring that traders have the most relevant and accurate information. Gather, clean, and manage extensive datasets, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data used in models and analysis. Create and maintain tools, models, and reports to support trading activities utilizing Excel, SQL, Python, and other external APIs. Offer strategic trade recommendations based on a deep understanding of market fundamentals and analytics, contributing to the trading desk's overall performance. Support market operations. Schedule Assets, virtual trading, and PTPs with objective of optimizing DA/RT, Basis and revenue outcomes. Track and analyze weather forecasts, determine impact to LRE portfolio and develop actionable trading strategies.   undefined Support Origination and Development, supplying long-term price forecasts and scenario analysis. Qualifications: 2-4 years of experience as an Analyst or Junior Trader on a Power Trading desk, with a proven track record in transactional support and market analysis. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Proficiency in Python, SQL, Excel (including VBA) strongly recommended , Tableau, and power flow modeling tools such as Pro-Mod and Power World. Strong understanding of transmission grids, power flows, virtual trading, and FTR auctions, particularly across PJM, ERCOT, and CAISO. Critical thinker with strong…