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Geronimo Energy LLC Senior Analyst, Market Analytics - ERCOT in Bloomington, Minnesota
National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities. Job Purpose The Strategy & Technology team drives the strategic direction of National Grid Renewables. The clean energy transition is occurring at a rapid pace and the Strategy & Technology team leads the effort to develop new commercial structures and business models. The Senior Analyst will provide insight and expert analysis of US electricity markets to support project development, origination, and strategic decision making. Key Accountabilities Lead nodal modeling & analysis of specified US electricity markets to support investment decisions, business planning, strategic planning & new business opportunities; Manage, maintain & continuously improve in-house electricity market models and databases ensuring they are fit for purpose; Articulate & explain market model inputs/outputs to stakeholders in project development, origination, corporate affairs & commercial operations with market analysis, modeling & assessments of market impacts; Monitor market developments and provide analysis of critical changes; Track key regulatory changes within specific markets through research and attending conferences and ISO meetings. Become a leading electricity market expert internally and externally. Qualifications Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Mathematics or related quantitative field (power system emphasis desired). High level of quantitative & analytical skills with 5+ of relevant work experience providing quantitative analysis, electricity market modeling, consulting and/or energy trading Advanced Excel skills, and Python, VBA, SQL, or other programming skills; Broad knowledge of US power industry structures, policies, regulations & market fundamentals; Familiarity with recent trends in conventional generation, renewables, gas, energy storage, transmission & distributed generation; Strong understanding of transmission system and power flow fundamentals and LMP formation Ability to translate model outputs into business insight & articulate impact of results on the business; Experience in developing & employing market and/or financial models, as well as with commercial production cost modeling software: ProMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, Gridview, GE MAPS, PSO, Dayzer, etc. Familiarity with linear algebra, linear programming & optimization theory; Specific experience analyzing the ERCOT market is strongly desired Location Preferred location is in the Houston, Austin, Minneapolis or Boston areas. National Grid Renewables believe fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Open, honest and respectful ways of working, learning and communicating are the cornerstones of a successful business, and leveraging inclusion and diversity lead to better business results. At National Grid Renewables, we’re focused on creating a work environment where our people feel respected and included, and therefore empowered to be themselves.