Power Market Analyst (Contract)

Context & Environment

Working at TotalEnergies 

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. 

What We Provide

TotalEnergies values the partnership with our external recruitment providers.  As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies you will be eligible for benefits through your agency employer such as PTO, paid holidays, and transportation allowance. 

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

The Power Market Analyst provides critical insights to optimize our investments, support the portfolio management in the optimization of our assets, and our CPPA team.

Key Responsibilities in Market Analysis include:

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including market analysis, country experts, trading, portfolio management, and regulatory teams, to align market analysis and modelling activities with overall business objectives. Effectively communicate with senior management and other stakeholders to get insights and recommendations.
• Market Analysis, Asset Analysis and Benchmarking: Conduct in-depth analysis of the power markets of your perimeter, including supply-demand dynamics, price trends, regulatory changes, and technologies, benchmark internal and external scenarios and be able to explain the differences.
• Data Collection and Management: Collect and organize relevant data from various sources, including market reports, databases, and internal systems. Ensure data accuracy and integrity and develop robust methodologies for data analysis and interpretation.
• Model Use: Use and master accurate models and algorithms to forecast power market conditions, load profiles, renewable energy integration, and capacity requirements.
• Industry Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies in the power sector. Participate at industry conferences, events, and regulatory forums. Share market analysis expertise internally, positioning the team as a thought leader in the power market domain.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in power market analysis or a similar analytical role within the energy sector.
• Strong industry awareness with a demonstrated track record in the power market domain.

Key Skills:

• Deep understanding of the ERCOT market, including electricity pricing, market fundamentals, regulatory frameworks, and policy dynamics.
• Familiarity with energy industry trends, renewable energy technologies, and environmental regulations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and data modeling.
• Experience with statistical tools such as Python, R, or MATLAB, and modeling software like BID3, PLEXOS, or PSO is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

Building and Sharing Power Market knowledge in ERCOT is one of the pillars of the Flexible Power & Integration Power Business Unit, a newly created entity in the US. It is one of the foundation stones for TotalEnergies’ Power Businesses to be able to reach more than 10% return on the Integrated Power Business.