Join Grid United as a Commercial Analytics Associate!

Are you ready to be part of a team that’s breaking down barriers to create a more resilient and reliable grid? Grid United, a mission-driven organization backed by patient capital and guided by experienced energy veterans, is in a fast-growth stage. We’ve built a purpose-driven team of motivated and entrepreneurial talent and are now seeking an Associate on the Commercial Analytics team to help shape the value proposition and commercial strategy for long distance transmission projects. This role will report to the Manager of Commercial Analytics. 

The position is based with the team in Houston, TX.   Grid United has a one-day per week work from home arrangement, currently. The expected travel for this position is less than 10%.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Diligence and design grid modeling studies to demonstrate the value of projects in Grid United’s transmission development portfolio.
  • Use model outputs and historical power market and weather data to tell the story of project benefits to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Track information on potential customers and markets, including utility integrated resource plans, changes to market design, and other initiatives to help inform commercial strategy.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Familiarity with wholesale electricity markets and utility resource and transmission planning
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships and communicate across disciplines
  • Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and project changes

 

Preferred:

  • Experience structuring energy offtake transactions
  • 2+ years experience at an energy project developer, consultant, utility, or trading shop
  • Understanding of fundamental or statistical models of electricity markets
  • Experience with python

Benefits:

  • Generous paid time off plan. Our company is closed every year from December 24 to December 31.
  • Competitive base compensation and annual organizational bonus.
  • Company-wide inclusion in Long-Term Incentive Program (equity). We are all owners of this business.
  • All standard benefits effective from day one
  • Immediately vested in all 401(k) contributions
  • Grid United contributes the employer match to your 401(k) account, even if you don’t.
  • Opportunities to be involved in interesting work that will make a meaningful contribution.

 

Apply today and embark on this exciting journey with us!

 

Grid United is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Grid United is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

 

If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected].

Job Category: Commercial Analytics
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Houston TX

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