Quant Researcher, Power Dispatch Modeling
Core
Building, running, and maintaining power dispatch models for ERCOT and other US ISOs to simulate grid conditions and marginal pricing.
Role type
Senior Quantitative Researcher (Power Systems Optimization)
Builds
Production power dispatch models (SCUC/SCED) for US electricity markets
Domain
Energy & Power Markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, optimization solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX), SQL, time-series databases, power plant dispatch, grid operations, LMP pricing, scenario analysis
Preferred skills
OOP languages, ERCOT/PJM/CAISO domain knowledge
Responsibilities
Formulate and build power dispatch models, optimize model inputs and architecture, replicate historical grid operations, improve forecast accuracy, maintain internal databases, communicate results to investment team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC