Market Operations Engineer

About Base

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

About the Role

As a Market Operations Engineer at Base Power, you’ll play a critical role at the intersection of energy wholesale markets and real-time operations. You will help optimize the performance of Base’s fleet of distributed, behind-the-meter batteries across ERCOT and other markets. Your work will span ISO stakeholder engagement, technical and business analysis, and hands-on support of our real-time operations team to drive asset value.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and interpret ISO protocols, regulatory updates, and market rule changes through active participation in ISO stakeholder processes.

• Conduct asset deployment valuation and technical analysis to inform business development and strategic initiatives.

• Develop white papers and recommendations to support market development efforts.

• Collaborate with the real-time asset management team to maximize operational revenue from distributed battery fleets.

What You'll Bring

• Strong first-principles thinker who favors the simplest effective solution.

• Deep understanding of power systems operations at both the distribution and wholesale levels, with a passion for further developing domain expertise.

• Proficient in data analysis techniques with advanced programming skills in Python, Pandas, and SQL.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to create clear, compelling data visualizations using tools like Plotly, Matplotlib, or Grafana.

• Ability to contribute to external communications and technical product engineering initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Technical background in power systems or a related field.

• Experience as an energy manager or in operating grid-scale and behind-the-meter asset portfolios.

Our Values

• First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.

• Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.

• Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.

• Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.

• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.

• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

Do the best work of your life at Base.