Energy Trader / Analyst – US Wholesale Power Markets
Mercor • Remote, USA
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate
$140/hr
Listed
115d ago
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About this Role
From the Mercor listing
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
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, USA
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Finance
Why This Role
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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