Real-Time Trader, East

The Energy Authority Inc•Jacksonville, FL

10d

About The Position

The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market. Join Our Team as a Real-Time Trader in Jacksonville! Are you ready to dive into the fast-paced world of energy trading on a national scale? As a Real-Time Trader based in Jacksonville, you’ll actively negotiate hourly energy transactions across both the Eastern and Western U.S. markets. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of power generation assets—including renewable wind energy—on behalf of public power utilities that serve their communities. In this role, you’ll collaborate with term traders, portfolio managers, RTO specialists, and analysts to execute high-impact trading strategies that maximize value and minimize risk for our clients. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, 24/7 market environment, where quick thinking, commercial instincts, and financial acumen are key. At TEA, our open trade floor fosters fast communication and collaboration, making it easy to stay ahead of market movements and uncover new opportunities. While the schedule includes rotating 12-hour shifts, it also offers extended time off to recharge and maintain balance. TEA employees share a common sense of purpose. When TEA accomplishes its mission, the result is improved quality of life for the citizens and businesses of the communities our clients serve. TEA employees exceed the expectations of those they serve, deliver services with the highest standards of fair, honest, and ethical behavior, set the standard for service and expertise in our industry, embody a spirit of collaboration, and embrace TEA’s founding entrepreneurial spirit by seizing opportunities to deliver value. If you are self-motivated, driven to deliver excellence, and passionate about your career, TEA is the perfect place for you. It’s YOUR Future. It’s OUR Future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university required

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors include technical or business-related disciplines
Prior experience in the energy industry and familiarity with trade capture systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Work rotating 12-hour shifts to ensure 24/7/365 trading coverage, including emergency support as needed
Analyze and forecast client system needs for energy purchases and sales
Optimize power generation and transmission assets to drive profitability and reliability
Execute and confirm energy and reserve transactions, ensuring accuracy in all deal capture systems
Collaborate with term traders and RTO specialists to develop and deploy trading strategies
Monitor real-time system loads, forecasts, and resource availability
Stay current on client resource mixes, market rules, tagging practices, and RTO protocols
Pursue TEA-backed trading income opportunities and evaluate bilateral market conditions
Ensure all trades comply with company and client-specific risk policies
Train and support new traders and support specialists in TEA processes and market dynamics

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 17 days per year, plus ten paid holidays
401(a) employer contribution and 457(b) deferred compensation retirement savings plans
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Collaborative culture with strong visibility to senior leadership

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