Day Ahead Analyst Intern
About The Position
This position reports directly to the Manager of STES Planning and Strategy and will support efforts related to bidding optimization, price/load forecasting, and market design change implementation. This position will work closely with senior analysts to utilize engineering and operations research principles to support development/review of energy market modeling that supports optimal utilization of PG&E’s generation portfolio in the CAISO markets. The role will also support impact analysis and market simulation testing related to CAISO market initiatives. PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters major in quantitative disciplines such as Engineering & Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics or related technical discipline.
- Must be a full-time student returning back to school in a full-time capacity in the Fall of 2026 to an accredited university or college.
- Two or more academic or former internship project experience in data analytics, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling.
Nice To Haves
- Operations research experience with focus on optimization and forecasting techniques.
- Knowledge of or understanding of CAISO energy market.
- Knowledge or understanding of generator unit commitment modeling.
- Western electricity markets knowledge.
- Familiarity with power systems modeling.
- Knowledge of other electricity markets
- Experience with Python, SQL, SAS, R, &/or other programming languages.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Demonstrated focus on quality, efficiency, initiative and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on bidding optimization analysis and data-driven strategy development
- Support short term price and load forecast benchmarking, and collaboration with outside vendors
- Participate in responding to ad hoc requests for analyses of impacts of electric procurement on an ad hoc basis
- Provide technical assistance on special projects involving assessment of pilot project
- Document data sources, methodology, and model evaluation metrics
- Provide technical assistance for CAISO Scheduling Coordinator operations and ongoing obligations
- Develop and present summary presentations to department leadership
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Career Level
Intern
