Sr. Analyst, Energy Markets - Eastern US
Capital PowerAbout the role
A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Energy Markets, this role provides expert analysis and market insight to support Capital Power’s investment, asset management, commercial, and trading decisions. This role is accountable for market price forecasts, asset gross margin projections, and strategic market assessments across assigned North American power markets. The Senior Specialist leads modeling efforts, directs consultant/internal work, and delivers clear, decision‑ready recommendations to senior leadership.
You Will Contribute to Our Team By:
Owning long‑term fundamental power market forecasts (energy, capacity, ancillary services, and environmental products) for assigned regions.
Reviewing, developing, and defending key market assumptions including supply, demand, fuel prices, emissions pricing, policy impacts, and cost of new entry (CONE).
Leading asset‑level gross margin projections, dispatch modeling, and financial proformas to support budgeting, long‑term planning, and project valuations.
Supporting business development and expansion initiatives by delivering price forecasts, dispatch analysis, and due diligence assessments for new investments.
Providing strategic market insights to Commercial and Supply & Trading teams to support origination, hedging, and contracting strategies.
Managing external consultants, including scope definition, assumption review, quality control, and interpretation of results.
Preparing and delivering presentations and briefings to cross-functional teams, senior management and executive teams on market outlooks, risks, and opportunities.
Monitoring regulatory, policy, and market design developments, assessing their commercial, financial impacts and incorporating their implications into price projections.
Designing and implementing market dashboards for consumption across the company.
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Education and Experience
Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Commerce.
Master’s degree or professional designation (or progress toward one) is an asset.
5+ years of experience in North American power and gas markets.
Demonstrated experience forecasting wholesale electricity prices and asset revenues.
Proven ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable business recommendations.
Technical & Professional Skills
Advanced quantitative and financial modeling skills (CONE, LCOE, dispatch, gross margin).
Strong understanding of power market structures and regulatory frameworks.
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and exercise sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentations.
Proficiency in Excel, Python and data analysis tools; exposure to market models is an asset.
Additional Details:
The pay range for this position is $117,000 – $169,000 USD.
The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience. This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.
As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required, subject to applicable law.
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
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