Description
The City of Rochester invites applications for:
Energy Market Analyst
Rochester Public Utilities
RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 60,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together.
Nature of Work
Under general direction, 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 a generous benefits package offered by the City of Rochester.
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.
The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
Requirements
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
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Specific training in any/all of the following:
- General business, economic & financial knowledge
- MISO, ASM, LMP market strategies and transaction protocol
- Functions necessary to participate in an Independent System Operator market including bidding, settlements, shadow settlements, metering, and ancillary services.
If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.
