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About MCE

At MCE, we tackle the climate crisis with a shared commitment to innovation, community, and equity. Together, we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where creativity thrives, work-life balance is prioritized, and every voice is valued.

MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities since 2010. We provide more renewable power at stable rates, and deliver cutting-edge energy programs to residents and businesses across four Bay Area counties: Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano. Our team, drawn from all walks of life, embodies a shared passion for environmental stewardship and community service. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals innovating and collaborating to make our communities more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable.


We value a range of experience. Even if you feel that you do not meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


Power Procurement - Hiring for Two Positions

MCE is hiring for two positions in its Power Resources Department. We will consider applicants for any of the following positions: (See leveling descriptions below)

  • Power Procurement Analyst and/or
  • Power Procurement Senior Analyst and/or
  • Power Procurement Manager and/or
  • Senior Power Procurement Manager and/or
  • Principal Power Procurement Manager


About Power Procurement Positions

The Power Resources team is responsible for building a portfolio of clean resources to meet the needs of customers and the reliability of the grid. This team focuses on meeting MCE’s ambitious renewable energy and greenhouse gas free (GHG-free) goals. The Power Resources team negotiates and manages MCE’s Power Purchase and Energy Storage Agreements and Feed-in Tariff program. In addition, the team maintains a direct relationship with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) in its Scheduling Coordinator functions and projects. The effective work of this team has allowed us to reinvest in renewable energy projects within MCE’s service area that create family-sustaining green-collar jobs.


Role

Under the direction of the Director of Power Resources or the Manager of Power Resources, all power procurement roles have responsibility for a wide range of energy procurement activities for supply of renewable energy, Greenhouse Gas-free energy (GHG-free), carbon-free energy, and similar products, primarily including:

  • Energy project evaluation.
  • Deal structuring.
  • Contract origination and negotiations.
  • Energy solicitations and bilateral outreach to energy suppliers.


In addition, the Procurement Manager/Analyst will have additional supplemental responsibilities including the following as needed:

  • Invoice and Renewable Energy Credit review and validation.
  • Contract management and administration.
  • Position management.
  • Monitoring CAISO market participation.
  • In cooperation and coordination with MCE’s Policy team and MCE consultants, timely submission of data requests from CalCCA and regulatory bodies like CPUC and CAISO.


The Power Procurement Manager/Analyst has the potential for growth and development in their role. They may assist, support, lead, or manage in the administration of the Request for Offer (RFO) processes, MCE’s Open Season procurement process, ongoing correspondence with counterparties, contract development and performance tracking, and other duties as assigned in support of the power supply procurement process, depending on the position leveling.


The distinction between Power Procurement Analyst - Power Procurement Senior Analyst - Power Procurement Manager - Senior Power Procurement Manager - Principal Power Procurement Manager are based on education, experience, approach, autonomy and proficiency in deal structuring, contract negotiations, and contracts administration. The level of experience, proficiencies and expertise is highlighted within the minimum qualification sections.


To see full breakdown and details regarding leveling for each position, please visit our Careers Page.


Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Illustrative Only)

  • Energy Project Sourcing and Evaluation Lead or support solicitations for new energy contracts that impact our projects. Maintain relationships with potential counterparties and evaluate energy projects to assess their value for MCE's power portfolio. Summarize results and present findings for the Power Resources team and executive management.
  • Power Supply Contracting Lead, track and manage all aspects of the contract lifecycle, from contract negotiations, execution, adhering to guaranteed milestones in the development and operational stages, through contract expiration.
  • Coordination with Policy Team: As needed, the Power Procurement roles will work closely with MCE’s Policy team on key initiatives impacting MCE’s portfolio and procurement planning. These roles will need to have a deep knowledge of energy and capacity portfolio analysis and be able to query related data to support the Policy team on regulatory initiatives including:
  • CPUC Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
  • CPUC Incremental Reliability Capacity Mandates
  • CAISO Market Initiatives
  • Resource Adequacy (RA)
  • Microgrids
  • Legislation
  • Supplier Diversity Compliance
  • Support or manage other filings such as the CPUC RPS Plan, PCIA proceeding and other ad hoc requests.
  • Support and coordinate with other Power Resources team functions, as needed, including monitoring performance for power contracts against contractual obligations, being familiar with MCE’s position management and modeling tools, including the Load and Resource Balance tool, and performing invoice management and validation for power contract settlements.


Experience/Education

Minimum Qualifications

Each Power Procurement position requires a bachelor's degree in one of the following: engineering, business, economics, finance, or a related quantitative field. In addition, position leveling is determined by years of experience, specifically the years of relevant experience.


Analyst & Senior Analyst Levels

  • Bachelor’s degree plus
  • Analyst a minimum of three (3) years of experience
  • Senior Analyst a minimum of four (4) years of experience
  • Working for an electric utility, renewable energy developer, energy technology company, Community Choice Aggregation program or in a closely related field.


Manager, Senior Manager, Principal Levels

  • Bachelor’s degree plus
  • Manager a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience
  • Senior Manager a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience
  • Principal Manager a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience
  • Working in power purchasing, selling, contract administration, negotiation, modeling, energy and capacity forecasting, regulatory compliance, or advanced energy data analysis or closely related field at an electric utility, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, renewable energy developer, or in a closely related field.


Knowledge of (All Levels) Based on Position Leveling

  • Contract management best practices and how to manage stakeholder relationships between counterparties staff and consultants, community and the public.
  • Energy policies, rules and regulations of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), and the Department of Energy (DOE).
  • Various contract types such as Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and settlement structures such as “contract-for-differences” and “index-plus”.
  • California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and bilateral markets across the Western Interconnection.
  • Energy trading, transmission and Scheduling Coordination.
  • Renewable and carbon-free product markets for procurement of Product Content Category 1 and 2 renewables, large hydro and Asset Controlling Supply (ACS).
  • How to source meter data, e-Tag data and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to validate invoices and meet compliance metrics.
  • Please see full list by visiting our Careers Page


Ideal Candidate

In addition to the qualifications listed above, an ideal candidate for this role will be able to:

  • Perform quantitative data and statistical analysis and effectively communicate results to others.
  • Communicate effectively with external parties with whom MCE transacts power while representing MCE’s customers’ best interests.
  • Make verbal presentations to MCE staff and executives, as well as Board members and external stakeholders.
  • Be thorough, detail-oriented, and quickly become self-sufficient in regular duties.
  • Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.


Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package offered, based on candidate experience along with generous benefits and perks, including fully paid premiums for health insurance, parental leave, dependent care subsidies, student loan repayment, and employee wellness program.


Starting Salary Range For Each Level:

  • Power Procurement Analyst: $94,444 - $117,888
  • Power Procurement Senior Analyst: $109,758 - $143,390
  • Power Procurement Manager: $128,258 - $167,804
  • Senior Power Procurement Manager: $154,978 - $195,059
  • Principal Power Procurement Manager: $159,533 - $214,319


To Apply

As a part of the application process for Power Procurement positions all candidates must submit

  • a cover letter addressing which position they would like to be considered for and how their experience aligns them for this position
  • a current resume and
  • answer all of the applicable questions within the application.