Power Analyst

Full Job Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Seattle City Light’s Power Supply division is looking for a Power Analyst to join the team. Under supervision from the manager, this position will provide support for City Light’s current and evolving organized market participation. The Power Analyst will participate in stakeholder processes related to various organized market initiatives on behalf of City Light. This role will also conduct and/or assist with research and analysis and develop recommendations and strategies related to energy resource strategies and our current and future organized market participation. The Power Analyst will conduct analysis and evaluation of market design components and policies and develop issue briefs, recommendations, and decisional documents for City Light leadership. The position will also support City Light’s successful integration into a day-ahead market. This position reports to the Manager of Power Contracts & Regional Affairs.

Requirements

Here is more about what you’ll be doing: This position, under the supervision of the manager will be responsible for analyzing, modelling, researching, and recommending options and strategies for City Light’s energy and transmission supply portfolio.

Duties of this Power Analyst position include but are not limited to:

• Review and analyze energy market design options in both CAISO’s WEIM/EDAM and SPP’s Markets+.
• Perform studies and evaluate potential outcomes of City Light’s participation in emerging energy markets.
• Build and maintain models and tools to help inform and optimize City Light’s existing and future energy and transmission portfolio in an organized market.
• Provide technical and project management support for City Light’s analysis of future organized market participation.
• Research federal, state, and local policies and trends in the electric power industry to evaluate the impact on City Light’s electric generation portfolio.
• Participate in regional energy market policy and analytic activities.
• Perform other related duties of comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Experience: Three years’ experience as an Assistant Power Analyst or experience in power management, commercial transmission, energy markets, power marketing, utility operations, or engineering.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Math, Policy, or other fields relating to Job Responsibilities and Desired Qualifications (Other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
• May be required to travel to remote locations or long distances to meetings.

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Current Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $58.95 - $68.77 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

incomplete applications may not be considered.

Emergency Response Commitment: Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies.

Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations.

Your participation is vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check.

The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3.

A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.