Energy Trader at Scout Clean Energy

Compensation

$85,000 – $110,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Type: Full-time
Posted: May 1, 2026

Description

This role involves managing trading, analyzing price formations, and optimizing bidding strategies for Day-Ahead and Real Time (DART) markets like ERCOT, SPP, and PJM. The individual will assess market fundamentals daily, determine bidding strategies for utility-scale wind and solar projects, and ensure adherence to internal trading limits. Responsibilities also include deploying and developing new strategies, monitoring market fundamentals, maintaining profit-loss models, reporting on forecasts vs. actual generation, and assisting with capacity auction analyses and revenue optimization.

Required Skills

Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Risk Management
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills

Additional Information

Minimum Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college program.
Required Previous Experiences: 1+ years of experience in Day-Ahead and Real Time trading in energy.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in PJM, ERCOT, MISO, and SPP Day Ahead and Real Time Markets and fundamentals that drive those markets.
Understanding of U.S. power markets and transmission system.
Proficiency in online platforms such as Yes Energy, SNL, Enverus, ISO/RTO Websites to obtain an overall daily fundamental view of the market.
Understanding of Intermittent Renewable Resource forecasting and economics.
Ability to recognize changing market fundamentals and communicate swiftly and effectively to the Scout team.