Energy Market Supervisor - Market Analysis

City of Austin • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal direction, this position supervises staff and functions in one or more areas associated with energy market and operations. The role involves identifying Austin Energy’s market operational issues and requirements from a modeling, data, and ERCOT market perspective. It will focus on developing and integrating tools to deliver robust analysis and strategic recommendations that support critical decisions in market operations, congestion management, trading, and risk management within a fast-paced energy market environment. This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Requirements

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus six (6) years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
• Knowledge of ERCOT and NERC operating protocols and guidelines.
• Knowledge of power plant and transmission system dispatch operations and power and fuel markets.
• Knowledge of energy risk management practices.
• Skill in the use, development, or support of software and equipment used to manage energy market operations.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in analyzing data and the use of analytical software.
• Ability to lead, train, and supervise subordinates.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.
• This position will require a NERC Clearance.
• This position requires the use of an ERCOT Digital Certificate (EDC) and therefore will require a Security Review to determine if the candidate meets all the requirements for issuance of the EDC.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree may substitute for experience up to one (1) year.
• PhD may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
• Leadership experience across diverse technical areas within power market analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of ERCOT wholesale market operations, including analysis of Locational Marginal Prices (LMPs) and congestion management.
• Experience with modeling transmission systems, energy markets, and utility operations using security-constrained unit commitment and economic dispatch models (e.g., UPLAN, Aurora, PROMOD).
• Proficiency in analytical software and programming languages such as R, Python, or other scripting languages, as well as business intelligence tools like Tableau or Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience preparing and delivering reports and presentations in a utility environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and functions which may include wholesale energy marketing and dispatching, energy market systems development and implementation, wholesale market analysis, and energy risk management.
• Supervises Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) trading and operations functions, including day-ahead, real-time and forward market activities.
• Supervises staff participation in proposed ERCOT market design, rule making changes, and the development process.
• Ensures compliance with ERCOT and NERC protocols and guides, and other applicable regulations.
• Serves as representative of Austin Energy and the City of Austin to ERCOT, generation partners, resource owners, energy marketers, and energy industry counterparties.
• Develops and implements policies, processes, procedures, and tools to support wholesale market operations.
• Monitors and engages in wholesale market activities, including fuel purchasing and power marketing, and analyzes QSE bid/offer practices, fuel price forecasts, and market trends to minimize costs, maximize asset and resource value, and meet the operational needs of our resources.
• Implements and evaluates programs such as generation dispatch and generation management systems, wholesale energy market analysis, energy risk management, fuel procurement, and power marketing.
• Develops electric system generation simulations and production costing models.
• Evaluates the economics of projects related to renewable energy conservation and other projects.
• Develops technical specifications and standards, and reviews, analyzes, and interprets plans, specifications, and other related documents.
• Manages and negotiates contracts, reviews progress reports, verifies final quantities and costs, reviews change orders, and audits as-built records.
• Serves as liaison between consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and the City of Austin with respect to energy market operations.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, and recommendation for dismissal.
• Supervisory responsibilities within ERCOT Market Analysis, including hiring, budget planning, team leadership and functional improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager