Energy Markets Associate

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future. 

Job Description

The Energy Markets Associate will play a key role in supporting the Asset Management and Operations teams. They will be a critical part of assisting Apex in energy management activities across all the ISO’s we operate in. The ideal candidate that will be hired into this new role for Apex will ideally have experience of market participant operations in a number of ISO’s demonstrated knowledge of ISO processes and rules and be able to prepare energy market data analytics and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support market daily market operations including scheduling and settlements for wind, solar and storage projects on behalf of the Asset Management team.
• Support short-term asset optimization activities for operating projects across various power markets.
• Generate revenue reports informed by market settlements data using tools such as Power BI.
• Perform data analysis and present relevant information to Asset Management team and/or leadership as necessary.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of market drivers. (price/load/transmission/renewables/fuel) to support short term optimization of operating projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To succeed as an Energy Markets Associate at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Undergraduate degree required
• Knowledge of US wholesale power markets (ERCOT, MISO, PJM, SPP, CAISO) and history of working with operating projects in those markets.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with scheduling, settlements or energy management for renewable assets. Storage experience is a plus.
• Experience managing PPA/offtaker requirements and reporting for operating assets
• ISO 101/201 training and/or operator certification (e.g. PJM) highly preferred
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, python (snowflake) a plus.
• Experience optimizing assets in ERCOT and PJM markets highly preferred
• High attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated success at meeting deadlines, and the ability to manage many tasks, people, and projects simultaneously
• A positive attitude and comfort being flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Remote work could be considered for an ideal candidate

Additional Information

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.