Consumers Energy

Energy Market Engineer

Consumers Energy$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field with 2+ years of experience in energy markets.
  • Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience.
  • Strong understanding of MISO energy markets and settlements.
  • Experience with data analysis and modeling techniques.
  • Proficiency in programming and database management.

Responsibilities

  • Create and operate electric supply models for production costs and forecasting.
  • Maximize use of energy data software platforms like PCI and integrate tools into business processes.
  • Monitor and implement MISO energy policies for customer value and compliance.
  • Assist in developing the utility's natural gas trading and hedging strategies.
  • Evaluate participation in natural gas markets and recommend actions.
  • Design strategies to hedge price volatility and manage exposure.
  • Support internal training on energy trading activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid holidays
  • Generous paid time off
  • Educational Assistance Program
Full Job Description
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Parnall Office located in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Energy Market Engineer is responsible for short-term production cost modeling, evaluating, and optimizing MISO energy market offer strategies. In addition, this position evaluates and reports on generation unit performance, energy market performance, and electric supply performance metrics. The Energy Market Engineer gathers, stores, and manages data from various sources and evaluates datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights. The primary objective of this analysis work is to inform business strategy, forecast trends, and predict outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create, maintain, and operate electric supply models in the areas of production costs, economic analysis, and electric supply forecasting.
• Maximize utilization of critical electric supply data software platforms such as PCI, including in-depth understanding of data parameters, integrating tools into business processes by applying MISO market knowledge, and utilizing data to gain business insights and develop market strategies.
• Monitor, advise on, and implement MISO energy policies to maximize value for customers while ensuring compliance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the utility's natural gas trading and hedging strategy aligned with procurement, reliability, and cost-management objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate participation in physical and financial natural gas markets.
• Design strategies for hedging price volatility and managing basis exposure.
• Support internal education efforts to improve organizational understanding of energy trading activities and associated controls.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or as may be necessary.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Knowledge of MISO energy, capacity, and ancillary services markets and settlements
• Knowledge of generation technology and operations
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Data Modeling
• Problem Solving
• Programming
• Knowledge of ProMod, GenTrader, MetrixIDR, and the PCI software suite
• Database Management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field, with two (2) or more years of experience in data analysis, data models, and energy markets.
o (OR) Associate's degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field, with four (4) or more years of experience in data analysis, data models, and energy markets.
o (OR) High School Diploma/GED, with six (6) or more years of experience in data analysis, data models, and energy markets.

What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid Holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy is a public utility that provides natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of Michigan's 10 million residents. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan. Consumers Energy is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, which is a Fortune 500 company. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040. Consumers Energy is also committed to giving back to the community and has donated over $200 million to Michigan charities since 2001.
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