Associate Real Time Energy Trader

Date: Jan 23, 2026

Job ID: 6122

Location:

Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities: Hybrid (WA Based)

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Energy Supply Merchant team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Associate Real Time Energy Trader position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Assists in handling hourly energy transactions across trading hubs in the Western Interconnection. Supports meeting the power demands of our retail customers in a 24/7 operation and optimizes the use of surplus generation capacity and transmission in hourly bilateral markets. Administers sub-hourly markets by submitting bids, schedules, and transfer tags to the Market Operator. Collaborates with other front office personnel to implement risk management strategies and minimize power costs by maximizing asset utilization.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

Markets and trades surplus energy, transmission, and capacity products in wholesale markets.
Assists in scheduling/tagging transmission, energy, and reserves.
Learns and applies the economic dispatch plan.
Analyzes and assesses regional power markets.
Assists in managing planned or unplanned transmission or generation outages.
Assists in the creation and development of strategies to flow power throughout WECC (Western Electricity Coordinating Council) markets.
Operates on rotating shift assignments to cover 24/7 demand for electricity.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a technical or commercial focus from an accredited 4-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Entry level to two (2) years of experience in trading operations.
Strong analytic and research skills.
Basic knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make decisions independently and problem solve quickly.
Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating shift schedule.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of the Pacific Northwest regional transmission system.
Knowledge of the Western Systems Power Pool (WSPP) agreement.
Relevant experience with trading or utility experience.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 - $115,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.