Data / Energy Trading Analyst Internship

Data / Energy Trading Analyst Internship

The Fuels and Purchase Power department at Colorado Springs Utilities is looking to a bring a summer intern onto the team.   This internship will provide a valuable opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in data analytics related to the power and natural gas commodities markets, supporting our organization's mission to serve the customers of Colorado Springs with safe, reliable, and competitively priced utilities.

*This is a summer only internship from May 26th through August 8th/14th depending on school schedule

The Intern will have the chance to learn about the complexities of gathering and synthesizing large amounts of market data, from initial concept development to final execution. They will focus on assisting in market intelligence research and analysis, technical analysis of energy commodity markets, development and design of analytical tools and models, enhancing data and system connections, and ad-hoc reporting.

This experience will be instrumental in helping the intern understand how using our market data effectively aligns with our strategic objectives of operational excellence, supporting our community, and financial accountability.

Focus of the Data / Energy Trading Analyst Intern:

• Assist Senior Level Energy Trading Analysts by providing analytical support for the purpose of optimizing the Front Office Trading function participation in the energy commodities market
• Assists in the development and improvement of analytical tools, proprietary models, and data connections to enhance trading strategies and improve forecasting
• Assist in finding novel ways to streamline work processes through back-end automation of repetitive and routine tasks and data extractions, possibly by enhancing and redesigning existing in-house built reports, models, and spreadsheets
• Assists with ad-hoc projects and data requests from across the organization
• Assists in developing models and analytical and load forecasting tools leveraged by the Front Office trading to optimize market activities, transactions, and decisions that align with business objectives

Skills the intern will learn:

• Identify market and operational opportunities for the purpose of asset optimization
• How to assist in communication strategies and findings to Front Office, as well as to personnel internal and external to department
• How to analyze reports fundamental and technical Western US, North American and global market trends, including historical prices and data, structural industry changes, and supply / demand balances and changes
• How to provide data for the development of optimization strategies, including annual and monthly plans, around portfolio transactions
• How to advance analytical tools useful in the development of rate case participant positions
• We believe this internship will not only benefit the intern by providing them with practical experience and professional growth, but also contribute to our ongoing efforts to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
-  Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
-  Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

*This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position 
*Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc. 
*Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) with a 2.5 GPA and be able to provide documentation if requested.  Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify. 

Who We Are:
Colorado Springs Utilities is the largest community owned, not-for-profit, four-service utility in the nation. For 100 years, we have provided Colorado Springs with safe, reliable and competitively-priced electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services. We care about our community's well-being, support local business and have an interest in all things that help make Colorado Springs a great place to live, work and play 

Be a part of a unique, customer-owned and operated four-service utility. With our rare distinction of providing four utility services – natural gas, electricity, water, and wastewater treatment – we offer a varied, fast-paced work culture teeming with potential. 

Colorado Springs Utilities infuses corporate responsibility and safety into daily business operations with the foundation of decision-making focused on our community owners, employees, and environment. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to contribute ideas and solutions in an engaging, dynamic team environment. 

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs