--- title: 'Power Markets Associate at TransGrid Energy' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/power-markets-associate-transgrid-energy-houston-119xf1kf9w9a' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Power Markets Associate at TransGrid Energy - **Company:** TransGrid Energy - **Location:** Houston, TX - **Compensation:** $85k–$115k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-06-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/transgrid-energy/8f0e73ce-c4fc-4a28-9fb9-71aba6f19b7c/application **Skills:** SQL, Python, Pandas, NumPy, ISO/RTO market dynamics, LMPs, Day-Ahead markets, Real-Time markets, Congestion, Basis risk, Ancillary services, Dayzer, PROMOD, Power BI, Tableau, VBA, Statistical methods, Predictive modeling > Join the Asset Management team to build internal analytical infrastructure and automate reporting for power markets. The role involves analyzing market data, supporting asset optimization, and providing commercial intelligence for battery and solar assets. ## Job description ## COMPANY OVERVIEW TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects under construction and in late-stage development, and the Company is actively expanding its energy asset portfolio across the United States. As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy is striving to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow. ## POSITION OVERVIEW TransGrid Energy is seeking a highly analytical and technically capable Power Markets Associate to join its Asset Management team. This role will help turn large volumes of market, operational, and pricing data into actionable commercial intelligence that supports asset optimization, cash trading, risk awareness, and portfolio decision-making. The Power Markets Associate will play a key role in building internal analytical infrastructure, automating reporting, improving transparency into market and asset performance, and supporting commercial strategy across TGE’s growing fleet. The role requires a strong mix of power-market understanding, quantitative rigor, data-management capability, and business judgment. The ideal candidate combines strong SQL / Python skills with a practical understanding of ISO/RTO market dynamics, nodal pricing behavior, congestion, ancillary services, and the commercial drivers that matter to a portfolio of battery and solar assets. Location / Work Arrangement: This position is currently remote. The role is expected to transition to an onsite work arrangement in Houston, TX once the company’s Houston office is established. Candidates hired for the Houston must be willing and able to work from the Houston office once established. Timing for this transition has not yet been finalized. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Build and maintain internal data pipelines that ingest, clean, validate, and centralize market, weather, pricing, operational, and settlement data from external and internal sources. - Develop and manage scalable datasets and analytical tools that support asset optimization, cash trading, and portfolio-risk monitoring. - Query and analyze large time-series datasets to identify pricing patterns, congestion trends, basis exposure, volatility drivers, and other market signals relevant to TGE’s assets. - Automate recurring workflows and reporting processes using SQL, Python, and related tools to reduce manual effort and improve speed, consistency, and control. - Create dashboards and reports that provide internal stakeholders with clear visibility into market conditions, portfolio performance, and key commercial risk indicators. - Support trading and asset-management decisions through quantitative analysis, scenario evaluation, and market intelligence. - Assist with settlement validation, collateral awareness, and post-trade or post-dispatch performance analysis. - Support onboarding of new assets, markets, and data sources by helping establish reporting structures, commercial views, and monitoring frameworks. - Monitor evolving ISO/RTO market rules, regulatory developments, and emerging market opportunities affecting BESS, solar, and related commercial strategies. - Work closely with Asset Management, trading, operations, finance, and third-party counterparties to ensure analytical work supports practical commercial execution. - Contributes to the development of a disciplined, scalable internal analytics capability that supports TGE’s broader commercial buildout. - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. ## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. - Minimum of 2 years of experience in power markets, asset optimization, commercial asset management, market operations, trading analytics, or related wholesale energy-market activity. - Strong SQL skills and demonstrated experience using Python, including libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, for data analysis, automation, and reporting. - Proven ability to work with large, complex datasets and convert raw information into useful commercial insight. - Experience building or supporting data workflows, automated reporting, or analytical tools used in business decision-making. - Strong understanding of core wholesale power-market concepts, including LMPs, Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets, congestion, basis risk, and ancillary services. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work accurately under time pressure. - Strong communication skills and the ability to present technical findings in a clear, concise business format. - Ability to work effectively across commercial, operational, and financial teams. ## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience supporting BESS bidding, renewable asset optimization, or cash-market trading activity. - Familiarity with ISO/RTO markets such as CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, or MISO. - Experience with market-modeling, trading, or scheduling tools such as Dayzer, PROMOD, or similar platforms. - Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other business-intelligence / visualization tools. - Experience supporting hedge analysis, settlement review, collateral monitoring, or P&L attribution. - Working knowledge of VBA, statistical methods, or predictive modeling techniques relevant to power-market analysis. ## WORK AUTHORIZATION Candidates must have authorization to work in the US prior to joining TransGrid Energy LLC. This role does not sponsor or offer assistance with work authorization in the United States. ## DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TransGrid Energy believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. By embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, environment, and business partners. We foster a culture where all colleagues can share their passions and ideas to collectively overcome industry challenges and work toward a brighter future. TransGrid Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. ## About TransGrid Energy ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: TransGrid Energy develops, owns, and operates utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and photovoltaic (PV) projects to advance the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy grid. - **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Hanwha FutureProof, part of Hanwha Group) - **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Renewable Energy Power Generation, Utility-Scale Energy Storage, Solar Energy - **Target customers**: Utilities, grid operators, and large-scale energy consumers (B2B, Enterprise) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To shape sustainable energy solutions for a more resilient grid by investing in and operating assets across the USA that drive the shift toward a more sustainable future. ## Products & Services - **Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Development, ownership, and operation of large-scale battery storage projects (e.g., Atlas VIII at 279MW/1,116MWh) that provide grid stability, reliability, and clean energy integration. - **Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Projects**: Development, ownership, and operation of utility-scale solar generation assets (e.g., Silver Peak at 100MW PV). - **Hybrid BESS/PV Projects**: Combined solar and battery storage facilities that deliver reliable, dispatchable clean energy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of **$975 million** (as of March 2025), including a $270M round and $705M in debt financing. Portfolio boasts over **8.6 GWh in BESS capacity** and **538 MW in PV capacity** across projects in advanced development or under construction. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Hanwha Group (parent company, a Fortune Global 500 leader), Hanwha FutureProof, Microsoft (partnering on edge data centers and BESS deployment), Prime Group Holdings. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew **+125% year-over-year** (from ~15 to 34 employees). Closed a **$1.2 billion financing** for the Atlas VIII project in January 2026. Multiple projects under construction with target commercial operation dates in 2026 and 2027. ## Competitive Advantages - **Hanwha Group Backing**: As an affiliate of a Fortune Global 500 diversified conglomerate, TransGrid Energy has unparalleled access to capital, industry expertise, and a global network for rapid scaling. - **Long-Term Ownership Model**: Unlike many developers that flip projects, TransGrid Energy commits to long-term ownership, optimizing each asset for longevity and enduring value. - **Focus on Late-Stage Development**: Acquires projects nearing Notice to Proceed (NTP), mitigating development risks and accelerating time to revenue. - **Proven Execution**: A team with over a century of cumulative experience in energy sector innovation, now focused on the U.S. renewable energy transition. ## Strategic Focus - **Rapid Portfolio Expansion**: Scaling a multi-GW pipeline of BESS and PV projects across the U.S., with a near-term focus on bringing projects under construction (like Atlas VII and Atlas VIII) to commercial operation. - **Grid Resilience & Reliability**: Prioritizing projects that strengthen grid stability and support the integration of intermittent renewable sources. - **Strategic Partnerships**: Collaborating with major tech companies (Microsoft) and financial institutions to deploy innovative energy infrastructure solutions, such as co-located edge data centers and battery storage. ## Why Work Here - **High-Growth Environment**: The company is in a rapid growth phase (+125% YoY headcount), offering significant opportunities for career advancement and impact in a fast-moving industry. - **Entrepreneurial Culture**: Described as having an "entrepreneurial culture" within a stable, global parent company, combining startup agility with large-company resources. - **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees contribute directly to the clean energy transition, working on projects that have a tangible impact on grid sustainability and resilience. - **Comprehensive Benefits**: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic life and disability coverage; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and a **401(k) with company match** (full vesting of both contributions and match). - **DEI Commitment**: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are stated core values, with initiatives to foster a respectful, collaborative, and innovative workplace. - **Work Policy**: Roles are listed as a mix of On-Site, Hybrid, and Remote, offering flexibility depending on the position. ## Sources 1. [transgridenergy.com](https://transgridenergy.com/) 2. [transgridenergy.com/careers](https://transgridenergy.com/careers/) 3. [transgridenergy.com/about-us](https://transgridenergy.com/about-us/) 4. [transgridenergy.com/our-projects](https://transgridenergy.com/our-projects/) 5. 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