Talen Energy is currently seeking a Transmission Analyst to join our Commercial Trading team!
This role will support the generation portfolio optimization and asset-backed trading by conducting thorough production cost modeling of current and future system conditions in PJM. They will be expected to make actionable recommendations based on the analysis performed helping to achieve budget targets.
How Youll Power the Future
At Talen Energy your work fuels this role youll do more than contribute; youll drive meaningful change by:
Work with the Commercial team with a focus on congestion modeling to identify opportunities and optimization of Talen Energys portfolio in the PJM market.
Support day-ahead analysis and forecasting of congestion risks and opportunities through nodal/LMP modeling.
Perform analysis of congestion risks associated with the companys participation in monthly annual and long-term congestion auctions for the companys generation portfolio.
Develop energy market forecasts to support the creation of an internal market view on the longer-term expectations for zonal and nodal power basis.
Identify and develop improvements/new techniques in systems data and processes used in the performance of the positions essential functions.
Work collaboratively with functional groups including Operations Credit Risk and Accounting.
Maintain and improve model input data to ensure accuracy of production cost modeling.
What You Have
Minimum Requirements
Proven experience with production cost modeling/power flow analysis.
Bachelors Degree; Electrical Engineering Engineering Mathematics Data Science or equivalent.
Proficiency with production cost modeling tools (e.g. Dayzer PROMOD etc.).
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
Capability to work collaboratively across the front mid and back offices.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced technical degree or MBA
Experience at an ISO IPP or utility in a transmission planning or operations role
Programming proficiency such as Python VBA SQL etc.
Why Talen Energy
Power the Future
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace and a strong commitment to innovation teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace.
Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health dental vision prescription plans life insurance and disability addition employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energys 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin veteran status sexual orientation genetic information gender identity disability perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
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