Energy Commercial Analyst

Middle River Power • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

About the team The Commercial team is at the center of market-facing activity for Middle River Power’s generation fleet. We drive the company’s trading and asset optimization strategies, support acquisition due diligence, and develop energy market views that help shape business decisions. We operate in close coordination with M&A, Finance, Development, and Operations, making this a high-impact team with broad visibility and influence across the organization. Position Summary We are looking for a highly analytical and intellectually curious Energy Commercial Analyst/Associate to join our dynamic and fast-paced Commercial team. This individual will have exposure to real-time market decision-making, longer-term strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. You will help shape how we optimize our growing fleet of thermal, battery and renewable assets, working on everything from daily dispatch decisions and market analysis to commercial strategy and M&A deal opportunities. You’ll work closely with the Director of Trading & Optimization and have a front-row seat in the energy transition. Ideal candidates will have a background in power or natural gas markets, with prior experience in risk, trading support, or analytics.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in power, gas, or energy markets; experience in risk, trading support, or market analytics strongly preferred
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO operations and dispatch principles (e.g., LMPs, ancillary services, DA/RT markets)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; comfort working with large datasets and extracting actionable insights
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for learning and curiosity about how markets function
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work in a cross-functional environment

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with Python, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus

Responsibilities

• Help optimize daily dispatch decisions for our fleet of thermal and battery assets, across CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other markets, balancing market conditions, asset capabilities and revenue strategies
• Monitor and analyze power and gas market fundamentals, including congestion, weather, fuel pricing, regulatory changes, and other variables that affect markets and plant performance
• Perform back casts, forecasts, and scenario analyses to improve dispatch optimization and commercial decision-making
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, evaluate asset performance, and support the development of trading and hedging strategies
• Work closely with M&A and Development teams to evaluate market dynamics, provide model inputs, and support off-take strategies for new build and repower opportunities
• Create and maintain dashboards, tools, and models that streamline decision-making and enhance commercial visibility into asset performance
• Contribute to the broader commercial strategy as the company continues to grow and diversify its asset portfolio

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees