Energy Market Analyst I

Summary

This requisition expires on August 26, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for analysis, control, and operational support for real time through and long-term Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) energy markets.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

• Learn from exposure to a broad range of energy market operations, portfolio and project management, regulatory and compliance activities, and technical operations to perform and complete tasks to support EMO.
• Collaborate with energy management internal and external stakeholders to assist in delivering reliable wholesale energy supplies to Denton Municipal Electric (DME) at competitive prices, including analysis and operational support of short through long-term resources covering wholesale markets, power generation and load.
• Use tools including, but not limited to, network, communication, and market to complete analyses that support wholesale energy market operations, resource controls, and assist with facilitating market communications via EMO systems.
• Perform basic analyses on future impacts due to proposed changes to the energy portfolio and wholesale market design; assist with solution implementation to mitigate or comply with identified impacts.
• Assist with the development and implementation of DME’s wholesale energy operating strategies inclusive of EMO Quality Scheduling Entity (QSE) activities.
• Stay up to date on technical skills and trainings; conduct research and provide technical expertise.
• Participate in activities with financial impacts on internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, DME EMO operational strategies, approaches, and participate in energy portfolio changes and wholesale ERCOT market design and development processes.
• Assist with compiling data and documentation, and inputting information into presentations for internal and external stakeholders, as needed.

• None.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related field

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance.
• Skill in moderate problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill at the advanced level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events to ensure process improvement and compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and/or with team environment while handling multiple tasks and changing priorities with attention to detail.
• Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or presentations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate, mentor and train through direct and indirect influence.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.

• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

SAFETY

• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting no more than 20 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Environment: Works in an office setting office and environmentally controlled areas; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.