Associate Real Time Energy Trader

About the Role

The role assists in handling hourly energy transactions across trading hubs in the Western Interconnection, supporting the power demands of retail customers in a 24/7 operation. It also optimizes surplus generation capacity and transmission in hourly bilateral markets, administers sub‑hourly markets by submitting bids, schedules, and transfer tags, and collaborates with front‑office personnel to implement risk‑management strategies that maximize asset utilization. The position upholds safety‑compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and field procedures and promotes a culture of total safety. • Markets and trades surplus energy, transmission, and capacity products in wholesale markets. • Assists in scheduling/tagging transmission, energy, and reserves. • Learns and applies the economic dispatch plan. • Analyzes and assesses regional power markets. • Assists in managing planned or unplanned transmission or generation outages. • Assists in the creation and development of strategies to flow power throughout WECC markets. • Operates on rotating shift assignments to cover 24/7 demand for electricity.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸energy trading
• ▸scheduling
• ▸dispatch
• ▸market analysis
• ▸outage management
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or commercial field or equivalent education/experience. • Entry level to two years of experience in trading operations. • Strong analytic and research skills. • Basic knowledge of financial and accounting principles. • Good organizational and communication skills. • Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment. • Ability to make decisions independently and solve problems quickly. • Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating shift schedule. • Knowledge of the Pacific Northwest regional transmission system. • Knowledge of the Western Systems Power Pool (WSPP) agreement. • Relevant trading or utility experience.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸entry‑level
• ▸analytic
• ▸finance
• ▸fast‑paced
• ▸transmission

Benefits

At PSE we value our employees and provide opportunities to excel through a competitive and comprehensive total‑rewards package. Our Employee Value Proposition highlights commitment to employee growth, work‑life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector. The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 – $115,800.00, and the role is eligible for annual goal‑based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, with additional voluntary options such as supplemental life and AD&D coverage, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. Long‑term savings options include a 401(k) plan and a cash‑balance retirement plan, plus paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time