Energy Market Analyst

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Energy Market Analyst
Rochester Public Utilities

www.rpu.org

RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.

Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"

Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.

The Energy Market Analyst is responsible for analyzing data, monitoring electric, energy and environmental markets and forecasting future needs to support RPU’s optimization of wholesale power markets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting modeling and analysis of RPU’s energy portfolio and market consumption; preparing regular monitoring reports and assisting in developing bidding strategies.

This position provides work products, data input, and analysis of RPU’s portfolio used to craft and implement strategies that maximize the margin on sales and purchases out of and into the wholesale power market and from RPU's joint action agency as well as assuring compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies. This position also engages in the day-to-day market activities and executes strategies that provide the maximum amount of return on the City's investment in power generation assets and that effectively utilizes demand side management assets to reduce purchased power. Work requires the use of independent judgment.

Work Schedule - The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days a week after the initial 6-month probationary period.

Pay - The starting salary range is $103,003 to $121,180, with advancement to $151,474. This is based on 2025 figures and will be adjusted when a 2026 contract is implemented.

Benefits - This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or other related field and 4 years of full-time work experience in the utility industry or data analytics.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Minnesota driver's license

How to Apply:

Use this link for more information and to apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rochester/jobs/5312121/energy-market-analyst

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.