Trading Intern, West

The Energy Authority Inc•Bellevue, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This internship requires the intern sit in our Bellevue office alongside our Traders. Remote option unavailable. Solely summer internship unavailable. Our internship length is generally 3 months to a year. 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 Trading Intern! Are you energized by fast-paced environments, quick decision-making, and real-time results? The Energy Authority (TEA) is looking for sharp, driven individuals to join our Trading Internship in Bellevue, WA. This multi-month, in-person internship places you at the heart of our West Real-Time and Day-Ahead Trading Desks, giving you firsthand experience in commodity trading and risk management across North America’s power and gas markets. As a Real-Time Trading Intern, you won’t just be shadowing others—you’ll play an integral role in providing both transactional and analytical support to our trading desks. You’ll tackle real challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to client reporting, strategy monitoring, and operational excellence. If you're passionate about energy markets and thrive in a high-energy, collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact. This internship requires the intern sit in our Bellevue office alongside our Traders. Remote option unavailable. Solely summer internship unavailable. Our internship length is generally 3 months to a year.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business, engineering, finance, economics, math, statistics, or a related field
Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day issues faced by Real-Time Traders and Schedulers
Ensure accurate trade capture across multiple terms and products in our booking systems
Analyze deal flow and collaborate with settlements on liquidated damages
Monitor performance metrics and support managers with P&L reporting
Identify and implement process improvements; maintain protocol documentation
Perform ad-hoc analyses and deliver insights that matter
Manage multiple client portfolios in real-time
Monitor real-time data feeds and respond to changing portfolio conditions
Coordinate scheduling of resources to meet system obligations
Develop a strong foundational understanding of Power Management and Trading