Senior Associate, BESS Modeling & Structuring

Senior Associate, BESS Modeling & Structuring What The Role Is Clearway Energy seeks an Associate or Senior Associate of BESS Modeling and Structuring to develop top‑notch quantitative models that drive BESS valuation, structured products pricing, gas generation optimization, and power market analysis. You will build Clearway’s internal quantitative modeling platform (CWENQuant), develop advanced BESS dispatch optimization models, and directly impact major commercial decisions across trading, origination, development, and asset management. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume. What You'll Be Doing Develop and deploy to production complex optimization models and quantitative analysis for BESS dispatch optimization, renewables, gas generation, and data center infrastructure projects across the US. Develop stochastic or machine learning/deep learning models to forecast DA, ancillary, and RT prices based on load, gas prices, wind, and solar generation to inform trading. Develop and maintain gas dispatch, HRCO, toll, and other structured pricing models, perform mark‑to‑market analysis, support due diligence, underwriting, and credit analytics. Benchmark models against actual operations and market outcomes to improve forecast accuracy and optimization. Provide analytical insights from modeling results to support Clearway’s budget process, trading activities, risk management, and market advocacy. Build and enhance CWEN’s quantitative modeling platform (CWENQuan), develop data pipelines, create automated workflows, and construct market data dashboards using data science and optimization techniques. Analyze trading forwards against historical power prices and fundamental forecasts to evaluate trading strategies, risk practices, origination deals, and contract pricing. Stay abreast of changing market conditions at macro and micro levels and assess their impact on markets. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Senior Associate: 3+ years of quantitative or modeling experience in the energy sector, including trading firms, banks, utilities, IPPs, ISOs, or BESS companies. Associate: Programming skills: Python is a must, proficiency in R, SQL, etc. Experience developing ML/DL models using scikit‑learn, Keras, or TensorFlow. Experience with linear and mixed‑integer programming and related tools such as PuLP, Gurobi, CPLEX. Experience with stochastic models and the ability to develop models from scratch. Strong quantitative background and hands‑on coding experience in Python. Knowledge of BESS (strongly preferred), renewables, conventional gas assets, HRCO, and toll modeling. Strong understanding of power market economics, wholesale market structure, and asset operations in ISO markets such as CAISO and ERCOT. Proven ability to build high‑quality, scalable quantitative, optimization, and forecasting frameworks for price, load, or renewable generation forecasting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate viewpoints clearly and persuasively. Ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts and deliver high‑quality deliverables on time. Collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to a respectful, high‑performing work environment. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Track record of producing accurate, high‑quality work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Ownership mindset with a commitment to delivering results and continuous improvement. Curiosity and willingness to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving energy and market environment. What Would Be Nice Master’s or PhD in a related field. Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.). Pay range across all US locations: Associate: $115,000 – $150,000 USD Senior Associate: $137,000 – $177,000 USD Benefits Generous PTO and paid time off. Medical, dental, and vision care. Health savings accounts (HSAs) with company contributions. Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and dependent daycare FSAs. Commuter benefits. Relocation assistance. 401(k) plan with employer match. Life and accident insurance. Fertility programs and adoption assistance. Generous parental leave. Tuition reimbursement. Benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships. Equal Opportunity Employer Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our military and veterans. Accommodation Statement Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal‑employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io to request accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clearway Energy Group