Eagle Creek Renewable Energy Verified
Renewable Energy, Utilities, Power Generation
Energy Manager & Trader
RemoteRemoteFull TimeManager / Head$100,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 20 days agoHidden Gem · Himalayas
Required skills
- power markets
- energy trading
- energy management
- portfolio optimization
- ISO/RTO
- bilateral power markets
- hydropower
- Excel
- market risk
- operational risk
Nice to have
- dispatchable resources
- analytics
- forecasting
- trading platforms
- Power BI
- Tableau
Role summary
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy seeks an Energy Manager & Trader to optimize the commercial and operational performance of its hydropower portfolio. This role involves developing and executing market participation, trading, and hedging strategies across ISO/RTO and bilateral power markets to maximize revenue and manage risk. Responsibilities include coordinating with plant operations for dispatch optimization, analyzing market dynamics, building financial models, and serving as a commercial interface with external partners. The position requires 5+ years of experience in power markets, energy trading, or portfolio optimization, with strong analytical and financial modeling skills. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and experience with hydropower, analytics platforms, and data tools is preferred.
About the CompanyAbout the Company: Founded in 2010, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (ECRE) acquires, modernizes, and operates hydroelectric power facilities across the United States. Today, Eagle Creek owns and operates 85 facilities across 18 states and generates 700 MW of clean, reliable, carbon-free power, enough to power more than 260,000 homes. Eagle Creek is committed to creating long-term value for the communities it serves and its stakeholders through a commitment to safety, integrity, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. Through strategic investments, operational excellence, and continued growth, the company is expanding its renewable energy platform and plays a meaningful role in the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.Summary of the PositionThe Energy Manager & Trader is responsible for optimizing the commercial and operational performance of the company’s hydropower portfolio across ISO/RTO and bilateral power markets. This role leads energy management, wholesale market participation, and trading activities to maximize revenue, manage risk, and support long-term portfolio value. The position requires close coordination with plant operations, finance, and senior leadership to align hydrology, dispatch decisions, and market strategies across organized markets and bilateral transactions.Main ResponsibilitiesEnergy Management & Trading
- Develop and execute market participation, trading, and hedging strategies for a portfolio of hydropower assets across ISO/RTO and bilateral power markets.
- Lead short-term and forward power trading activities.
- Manage exposure to power price volatility, congestion, basis risk, counterparty risk, and hydrology-driven variability.
- Oversee energy scheduling, bidding and offering strategies, settlements, confirmations, and reconciliation processes.
- Negotiate, execute, and manage power sales agreements, hedges, and structured products.
- Coordinate closely with plant operations to optimize dispatch, outage planning, and water value across hydropower facilities.
- Integrate hydrology forecasts, reservoir constraints, and operational flexibility into market and bilateral trading decisions.
- Monitor portfolio performance versus budget, forecast, and market benchmarks; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor ISO/RTO market rules, pricing dynamics, congestion patterns, bilateral market conditions, and regulatory developments.
- Analyze historical and forward price curves to identify commercial opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
- Build and maintain financial models to evaluate trading strategies, asset performance, bilateral contracts, and commercial transactions.
- Support development, acquisition, and financing activities through market, pricing, and revenue diligence.
- Serve as a primary commercial interface with ISOs/RTOs, bilateral counterparties, utilities, brokers, and trading partners.
- Provide clear market insights, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Lead continuous improvement of forecasting, analytics, and data processes supporting trading and energy management.
- Provide guidance, oversight, or mentorship to supporting staff or cross-functional teams, as applicable.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, energy management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in power markets, energy trading, energy management, or portfolio optimization.
- Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets, including ISO/RTO and bilateral market structures, pricing, congestion, and settlement mechanics.
- Demonstrated experience managing market, operational, and counterparty risk and executing commercial strategies.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Experience managing or trading asset-backed generation portfolios, particularly dispatchable resources such as hydropower.
- Familiarity with power market analytics, forecasting, and trading platforms.
- Proficiency with data and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar).
- Experience structuring and negotiating bilateral power transactions, PPAs, and financial hedging instruments.
- Prior experience leading projects, initiatives, or mentoring junior staff.
- Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work
- Overtime as needed
- The schedule and work hours may be adjusted based on organizational needs and the requirements of the position
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match
- Competitive holiday & PTO schedule, including time off for community volunteering.
Please note: Application-related communications will be sent through JazzHR on behalf of Eagle Creek. After submitting your application, please monitor the email address associated with your application and check your SPAM, junk, or promotional folders to ensure you do not miss important communications from Eagle Creek regarding your application.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
Originally posted on Himalayas
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