Salary: $141,107.20 - $198,660.80 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Non-Classified
Job Number: P0450-26A
Department: Power
Division: Power Management
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Tacoma Power's Power Management group is currently looking for a Day-Ahead Energy Trader to join their team. The Day-Ahead Energy Trader is responsible for the near-term management of Tacoma Power's bulk power supply portfolio. This position balances the system load and resources in an economic and reliable manner, negotiating physical energy trades in the near-term market. The portfolio optimization duties require a variety of economic and market analysis and helps Tacoma Power prepare for industry changes such as Western Resource Adequacy Program and Southwest Power Pool's Markets+. This position directly supports our mission by optimizing our resources and wholesale revenues. This position is required to be in office 3 days per week. Bilateral trading for Tacoma begins at 5:00 A.M.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop a thorough understanding of Tacoma Power's hydroelectric resources and their power and non-power constraints. Apply this knowledge to develop day-ahead proposals that optimize these resources while taking into account hydro and price uncertainty and other risks. Collaborate with other internal stakeholders, such as our resource operations team, to vet and enhance these plans.
• Negotiate and execute physical trades of power supply products in conformance with Tacoma Power's trading guidelines and risk management policies.
• Lead and help prepare Tacoma through rigorous analysis for industry changes such as the Western Resource Adequacy Program, BPA Provider of Choice and Markets+. Lead and coordinate daily stand-up meeting briefing staff regarding day-ahead trading and strategies executed.
• Create and lead new trading strategies that can optimize Tacoma's generation portfolio. Plan and coordinate operation of generation resources and transmission facilities. Secure transmission for energy sales and purchases. Collaborate with policy analysts to develop strategies for Tacoma's carbon-free resources in compliance with State programs.
• Collaborate and strategize with operations & real-time trading staff on resource planning and market fundamentals to optimize wholesale revenues.
• Develop daily and near-term generation and interchange plans in accordance with established guidelines. Assure compliance with reliability standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and execute Executive Presentations on industry changes and challenges to prepare Tacoma leadership teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field

Minimum Experience*
3 years of experience in wholesale energy marketing/planning, quantitative analysis or related utility operations

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
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All interested individuals mustapply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.

Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.

Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application.I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

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Which best describes your education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field AND 3 years or MORE of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field with LESS than 3 years of experience.
• No Bachelor's degree, with 7 years or MORE of experience.
• No Bachelor's degree, with LESS than 7 years of experience.

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Describe your experience in energy markets, including experience trading wholesale energy and participating in organized energy markets.
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Tacoma Power is facing many challenges in the coming years. What is your approach to tackling new projects, ideas and methodologies?
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Tacoma Power is implementing several regional initiatives that will lead to fundamental changes in our business. Please describe your experience leading or participating on a team responsible for learning and implementing an innovative project.
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One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe an experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
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