Analyst, Wholesale Energy Services - Midwest Region

We are looking for a talented and hard-working individual with a minimum of three (3) years experience in the deregulated electric industry to support the electricity market analysis consulting work of Customized Energy Solutions. This position will be largely focused on assisting with the management of Customized Energy Solutions’ wholesale market load and generation clients, including settlement, scheduling, and other back office processes, specifically focusing on activity in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region. In order to support these functions, the candidate will need to become familiar with operational processes required to support our client’s business.  Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Being detail oriented and a person of integrity are essential qualities, as is an ability to handle new tasks and manage multiple projects and competing priorities. The position will also involve performing analytical project work geared towards evaluations of aspects of the electricity markets.

Examples of specific responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of generation scheduling activities / reporting for wholesale generation clients
• Development of settlement reports, monitoring tools, and other methods of assisting wholesale generation or load clients in maximizing efficiency in the electric markets.
• Participate in market analysis projects focused on the MISO markets, but possibly involving other areas of the deregulated energy markets.  
• Identification of potential generation or load scheduling / services clients
• Develop proposals for projects and communicate with clients or potential clients to revise, refine, and / or adapt proposals to client needs.
• Analyze RTO settlement statements, file disputes and identify invoice discrepancies
• Develop and modify modeling tools utilized in energy resource assessments and related analyses.
• Guide clients on wholesale market issues / rule changes / settlement impacts, etc

To effectively fulfill this role, the Analyst needs to possess:

• Specific knowledge of the MISO wholesale markets and settlement statements
• A Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in electrical engineering or other engineering field
• Experience in performing project research
• Experience in interacting with the MISO markets
• Strong analytical reasoning skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to be self-directed as well as work well with others
• Experience with standard office software
• Analytical skill set with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred candidates will also possess the following:

• Database software skills, specifically Microsoft SQL experience
• Graduate degree in engineering, statistics, econometrics, or related field

Salary commensurate with experience. First rate benefits package, including medical, dental, 401k, profit-sharing, life and disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Excellent opportunities for advancement for the right individual.

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.