Market Operations Engineer

Base Power Company • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Market Operations Engineer at Base Power, you’ll play a critical role at the intersection of energy wholesale markets and real-time operations. You will help optimize the performance of Base’s fleet of distributed, behind-the-meter batteries across ERCOT and other markets. Your work will span ISO stakeholder engagement, technical and business analysis, and hands-on support of our real-time operations team to drive asset value.

Requirements

• Strong first-principles thinker who favors the simplest effective solution.
• Deep understanding of power systems operations at both the distribution and wholesale levels, with a passion for further developing domain expertise.
• Proficient in data analysis techniques with advanced programming skills in Python, Pandas, and SQL.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to create clear, compelling data visualizations using tools like Plotly, Matplotlib, or Grafana.
• Ability to contribute to external communications and technical product engineering initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Technical background in power systems or a related field.
• Experience as an energy manager or in operating grid-scale and behind-the-meter asset portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret ISO protocols, regulatory updates, and market rule changes through active participation in ISO stakeholder processes.
• Conduct asset deployment valuation and technical analysis to inform business development and strategic initiatives.
• Develop white papers and recommendations to support market development efforts.
• Collaborate with the real-time asset management team to maximize operational revenue from distributed battery fleets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed