Energy Trader / Analyst – US Wholesale Power Markets
Mercor • Remote • Posted 18 days ago
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Pay Rate
$140/task
Posted
18d ago
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About this Role
Mercor is hiring on behalf of a leading AI research lab developing advanced models for energy market forecasting and infrastructure planning. We are seeking an Energy Trader / Analyst with deep expertise in US wholesale power markets to support model evaluation and validation. In this role, you will work closely with cutting-edge AI systems designed to project wholesale electricity prices using complex inputs such as ISO load forecasts, interconnection queues, generation buildouts, and regulatory policy impacts (e.g., IRA, EPA rules). Your primary responsibility will be to analyse, review, and validate Excel-based forecasting models for accuracy, realism, and market alignment.
Review and validate Excel models projecting wholesale power prices across US ISOs (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, MISO, NYISO, SPP)
Location Requirements
Energy Trader / Analyst
US wholesale power markets
wholesale electricity prices
analyse, review, and validate Excel-based forecasting models
Key Responsibilities
Excel models
Requirements
Experience
power trading, energy markets analysis, or related roles
US wholesale electricity markets
Core Skills
Excel proficiency
nodal pricing, congestion, and market dynamics
ISO/RTO structures, capacity markets, and ancillary services
Domain Expertise
Analytical Ability
Nice-to-Have
power price forecasting models
quantitative energy trading or structured products
Python, VBA, or power market simulation software
renewables integration and storage economics
Why Join
AI and energy markets
power market forecasting
Mercor is hiring on behalf of a leading AI research lab developing advanced models for energy market forecasting and infrastructure planning. We are seeking an Energy Trader / Analyst with deep expertise in US wholesale power markets to support model evaluation and validation. In this role, you will work closely with cutting-edge AI systems designed to project wholesale electricity prices using complex inputs such as ISO load forecasts, interconnection queues, generation buildouts, and regulatory policy impacts (e.g., IRA, EPA rules). Your primary responsibility will be to analyse, review, and validate Excel-based forecasting models for accuracy, realism, and market alignment. Review and validate Excel models projecting wholesale power prices across US ISOs (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, MISO, NYISO, SPP) Assess model assumptions related to: Load growth and demand forecasts Generation mix and capacity buildouts Interconnection queues and project timelines Transmission constraints and congestion Policy and regulatory impacts (IRA, EPA, state-level mandates) Identify inconsistencies, unrealistic assumptions, or modeling errors Provide structured feedback to improve model robustness and market accuracy Interpret outputs and ensure alignment with real-world trading and market behavior Collaborate with technical teams to refine modeling frameworks and evaluation criteria Experience: 3–10+ years in power trading, energy markets analysis, or related roles Direct exposure to US wholesale electricity markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, etc.) Core Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency (complex models, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis) Strong understanding of nodal pricing, congestion, and market dynamics Familiarity with ISO/RTO structures, capacity markets, and ancillary services Domain Expertise: Experience working with or analysing: ISO load forecasts Interconnection queues Generation expansion / capacity planning Policy impacts (IRA, EPA regulations, renewables mandates) Analytical Ability: Strong attention to detail and ability to audit complex models Ability to distinguish between theoretically sound vs. practically realistic assumptions Experience building or maintaining power price forecasting models Background in quantitative energy trading or structured products Familiarity with tools like Python, VBA, or power market simulation software Experience with renewables integration and storage economics Work at the intersection of AI and energy markets Contribute to next-generation models shaping power market forecasting Flexible, high-impact work leveraging your domain expertise Collaborate with a world-class AI research team on real-world energy challenges We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Review and validate Excel models projecting wholesale power prices across US ISOs (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, MISO, NYISO, SPP)
- Assess model assumptions related to:
Load growth and demand forecasts
Generation mix and capacity buildouts
Interconnection queues and project timelines
Transmission constraints and congestion
Policy and regulatory impacts (IRA, EPA, state-level mandates)
- Load growth and demand forecasts
- Generation mix and capacity buildouts
- Interconnection queues and project timelines
- Transmission constraints and congestion
- Policy and regulatory impacts (IRA, EPA, state-level mandates)
- Identify inconsistencies, unrealistic assumptions, or modeling errors
- Provide structured feedback to improve model robustness and market accuracy
- Interpret outputs and ensure alignment with real-world trading and market behavior
- Collaborate with technical teams to refine modeling frameworks and evaluation criteria
- Load growth and demand forecasts
- Generation mix and capacity buildouts
- Interconnection queues and project timelines
- Transmission constraints and congestion
- Policy and regulatory impacts (IRA, EPA, state-level mandates)
- Experience:
3–10+ years in power trading, energy markets analysis, or related roles
Direct exposure to US wholesale electricity markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, etc.)
- 3–10+ years in power trading, energy markets analysis, or related roles
- Direct exposure to US wholesale electricity markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, etc.)
- Core Skills:
Advanced Excel proficiency (complex models, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis)
Strong understanding of nodal pricing, congestion, and market dynamics
Familiarity with ISO/RTO structures, capacity markets, and ancillary services
- Advanced Excel proficiency (complex models, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis)
- Strong understanding of nodal pricing, congestion, and market dynamics
- Familiarity with ISO/RTO structures, capacity markets, and ancillary services
- Domain Expertise:
Experience working with or analysing:
ISO load forecasts
Interconnection queues
Generation expansion / capacity planning
Policy impacts (IRA, EPA regulations, renewables mandates)
- Experience working with or analysing:
ISO load forecasts
Interconnection queues
Generation expansion / capacity planning
Policy impacts (IRA, EPA regulations, renewables mandates)
- ISO load forecasts
- Interconnection queues
- Generation expansion / capacity planning
- Policy impacts (IRA, EPA regulations, renewables mandates)
- Analytical Ability:
Strong attention to detail and ability to audit complex models
Ability to distinguish between theoretically sound vs. practically realistic assumptions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to audit complex models
- Ability to distinguish between theoretically sound vs. practically realistic assumptions
- 3–10+ years in power trading, energy markets analysis, or related roles
- Direct exposure to US wholesale electricity markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, etc.)
- Advanced Excel proficiency (complex models, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis)
- Strong understanding of nodal pricing, congestion, and market dynamics
- Familiarity with ISO/RTO structures, capacity markets, and ancillary services
- Experience working with or analysing:
ISO load forecasts
Interconnection queues
Generation expansion / capacity planning
Policy impacts (IRA, EPA regulations, renewables mandates)
- ISO load forecasts
- Interconnection queues
- Generation expansion / capacity planning
- Policy impacts (IRA, EPA regulations, renewables mandates)
- ISO load forecasts
- Interconnection queues
- Generation expansion / capacity planning
- Policy impacts (IRA, EPA regulations, renewables mandates)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to audit complex models
- Ability to distinguish between theoretically sound vs. practically realistic assumptions
- Experience building or maintaining power price forecasting models
- Background in quantitative energy trading or structured products
- Familiarity with tools like Python, VBA, or power market simulation software
- Experience with renewables integration and storage economics
- Work at the intersection of AI and energy markets
- Contribute to next-generation models shaping power market forecasting
- Flexible, high-impact work leveraging your domain expertise
- Collaborate with a world-class AI research team on real-world energy challenges
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Finance
Compensation Analysis
Shape the "brain" of future AI. By working as a Energy Trader / Analyst – US Wholesale Power Markets, you ensure that future models understand the nuance of your field. At $140/hr, it's a lucrative way to preserve the integrity of your profession in the digital age.
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