Senior Resource Specialist – Power Markets & Energy Trading

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-Month Assignment with potential to extend / convert
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM with alternating Fridays off
Pay Rate: $76 – $84/hour

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Resource Specialist (Power Marketer) to join a high-performing energy team focused on power markets, trading, and energy procurement. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and analytical energy professional who thrives in fast-paced market environments and enjoys identifying opportunities that drive value and manage risk.

If you have a background in Power Trading or Energy Origination and are passionate about wholesale energy markets, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze power and energy markets to identify trading, hedging, and procurement opportunities.

• Execute and support transactions involving Energy, Resource Adequacy, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Carbon Allowances, and Transmission Capacity.

• Develop market insights and strategies to manage portfolio risk.

• Collaborate with operations, scheduling, and analytics teams to support energy trading activities.

• Negotiate and manage energy agreements, including PPAs, Resource Adequacy contracts, and other long-term transactions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, power producers, and market participants.

• Utilize ETRM systems and analytical tools to evaluate opportunities and exposures.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy Management, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 6 years of direct experience in Power Trading, Energy Origination, Energy Marketing, or Energy Risk Management.

• Strong knowledge of wholesale power markets, particularly CAISO.

• Experience with ETRM platforms such as Allegro, Endur, OATI, PCI, or similar.

• Advanced financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills.

• Knowledge of energy derivatives, renewable energy markets, battery storage valuation, and power purchase agreements.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Requirements

Please note the following candidate requirements:

• Must have direct experience in Power Trading or Energy Origination.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

• No H-1B sponsorship or visa transfers available.

• Candidates must not be current CalPERS retirees or active CalPERS members.

• Local Southern California

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule and commute to the Los Angeles office as required.