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Director, Energy Structuring & Trading
Chelan County Public Utility District
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Posted: 10-Jul-25
Location: Wenatchee, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $190,800 - $238,500
Categories:
Management
Salary Details:
The starting salary range for this position is $190,800 - $238,500 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $286,200, annualized.
Internal Number: 12512
LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in central Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers. As a public power leader, we embrace the challenges and opportunities of our dynamic operations.
Powered by the Columbia River, we generate hydropower while prioritizing environmental stewardship. Each year, we invest millions of dollars and countless hours to protect fish, wildlife, and plant ecosystems. Our efforts also include creating 14 parks, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually.
Wenatchee, home to Chelan PUD, is a recreational paradise, recognized by Forbes as a top place to retire. The Wenatchee Valley offers scenic beauty, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life with over 200 days of sunshine each year. Here, small-town charm meets big-city amenities, with abundant outdoor activities like water sports, hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing. The region is also known for its excellent wines. Consider Chelan PUD for your next career move and join a welcoming community with an exceptional lifestyle.
PLEASE NOTE
This position is open to internal and external applicants concurrently.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document.
In your cover letter, address your experience as it relates to the Director, Energy Structuring & Trading position.
Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for August 3.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
The starting salary range for this position is $190,800 - $238,500 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $286,200, annualized.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 27 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
JOB POSTING
Director - Energy Structuring & Trading
Are you a strategic leader in power trading ready to shape the future of clean energy in the Pacific Northwest? Join Chelan PUD as our next Director of Energy Structuring & Trading, where you’ll lead a high-performing team in developing forward trading strategies, optimizing hydro assets, and structuring innovative energy deals.
Overview Reporting to executive management, this position directs power marketing and forward trading strategy development and manages associated marketing, trading and resource optimization activities. Manages a team of analysts, power marketers, and traders to structure, price and market a variety of energy products, and to optimize the District's asset portfolio through risk and operations modeling. Develops strategies and plans aligned with the District's short and long-term strategic goals and financial policies.
Responsibilities
Directs and oversees forward trading strategy development and optimization and structuring of assets. Coordinates with internal financial and energy trading staff to gather and analyze data and develop and implement appropriate forward trading strategies. Ensures appropriate consideration of environmental attributes, energy services, and alignment with District strategic goals. Ensures compliance with power and risk policies, recommending and leading changes, as needed. Presents concepts and recommendations to Senior Management, and the Board of Commissioners.
Leads and directs analysis and deal structuring for any combination of energy products such as slice products, block sales, ancillary products, and environmental attributes. Analysis may involve alternative energy resources and/or transmission products and services. Monitors external market developments and reports to Senior Management.
Directs and manages the development and maintenance of marketing relationships and staff who conduct sales calls and visits, solicit input and product desires from prospective counterparties, and who work with legal and finance to optimize the number and value of potential counterparties. Develops strategies to integrate term trading with pre-schedule and real-time trading consistent with and optimized to achieve short and long term goals. Directs and oversees sales and auctions of power contract sales, consistent with the District’s Power Risk Management policy.
Leads and directs the development and implementation of risk modeling for the front office in assessing market risks. Responsible for overseeing the development of models to assess and price the risks inherent in the transactions of marketers and traders. Responsible for managing the identification, analyses and desegregation of deals into the appropriate risk instruments and components.
Leads and directs analysts in the development of models and quantitative studies of historical and forecasted prices, loads, costs and stream flows (volume) associated with energy products for the existing and planned energy portfolio.
Develops and maintains industry contacts and relationships. Position is required to travel occasionally.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
People Management
This position manages/supervises people. Direct Resources Managed: 2-9. Indirect Resources Managed: 1-10.
Reports To Chief Energy Resources Officer
Overtime exemption Exempt
Qualifications
Education Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
Bachelor's Degree (B. S., B. A.) from four-year college or university in a relevant field such as finance, engineering or business required.
Advanced degree in quantitative analyses, mathematics or engineering desired.
Experience
10+ years Combined experience in power trading, marketing & origination. required.
Experience should include examples of deal negotiation, deal structuring and developing contracts and risk mitigation strategies. preferred.
Progressively responsible experience performing and leading power trading, marketing or risk/operation modeling projects or activities. required.
Experience presenting and communicating hedging strategies and complex subjects to senior management and/or elected officials. required.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Skills and Abilities A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
Strong knowledge of power trading, power marketing, and risk/operation modeling concepts.
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relate to power trading.
Knowledge of power/transmission scheduling, market and contract administration, risk management and credit policies.
General knowledge of hydro power generation and power transmission concepts.
Requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Requires the ability to lead and direct the work of others.
Advanced mathematical, modeling, computer, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills required.
Ability to develop sound economic plans and policies.
Must be self motivated and function effectively with a diverse team.
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft HRIS, Data & Transaction Management (OATI, WIT, OASIS, Hydro DB, PI), Hydro System & Other Modeling (e.g. PSOM/SOM, RiverWare, CHEOPS, I937, IRP) and general office equipment; and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Physical Demands
Sitting - Regularly
Standing - Occasionally
Walking - Occasionally
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Occasionally
Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally
Twist/Flex/Extend – Neck area - Frequently
Pull, push, or exert force - Frequently
Dive or swim - Occasionally
Working Conditions
Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate
District Values
Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of senior management personnel and personnel who have substantial authority over Finance, Energy Trading, Procurement, Internal Audit, Information Technology or Compliance activities.
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)