Power Business Technology Architect

APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for October 13, 2025.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

SALARY RANGE
The advertised hiring range for the Power Business Technology Architect is $124,480, - $155,600, with a maximum opportunity of up to $186,720, with tenure and strong performance.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

JOB POSTING

Power Business Technology Architect

Overview
The PBT (Power Business Technology) Architect supports this District by analyzing, developing and implementing a portfolio of integrated software systems, applications, processes and complex data models used to optimize energy trading, scheduling, river operations, portfolio management activities and related risk mitigation and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

Systems Design and Architecture - Identifies trading and transaction processing business requirements and translates them into systems software and technology enhancements that optimally integrate with new and existing systems. Performs necessary research to maintain understanding of those new and evolving technologies that optimally support the energy planning and trading function. Designs system software and technology changes to EPT Systems based on experience and a thorough understanding of best practices. Determines software and data architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability and security needs. Participates in cross-functional teams to make architectural decisions related to software products, technology and system tradeoffs. Leads feasibility study development and alternatives to complex problems. Manages Energy/Planning/Trading (EPT) software projects with large scope and business impact. Develops timelines and resource requirement estimates. Troubleshoots system technical and coding problems or errors. Trains and mentors junior level staff; leads contractor personnel, if required.

Software Systems Development - Develops and maintains custom application integrations, data processing scripts, web based applications, desktop applications and Microsoft Excel based analysis models/tools of high complexity for systems that are critical to business continuity and require 24x7 support. These systems directly contribute to wholesale revenue, meeting minimum revenue requirements, P&L reporting, credit risk mitigation, reporting, river operations and efficient hydro project dispatch. Performs programming and database development. Maintains expertise in xml based integration technologies and industry standard data exchange protocols. Develops web based applications using industry standard development frameworks. Manages software projects involving multiple district staff both within and outside of Energy Planning and Trading, as well as other organizations and contractors. Guides the work of less experienced analysts.

Systems Documentation and Training- Produces detailed documentation of systems and processes developed. Provides training to other department analysts on technologies and techniques utilized as well as the systems, processes and applications developed. Implements and documents new and existing EPT software work procedures.

Trading Operations/Business Analysis - Works with traders, or directs the work of less experienced analysts to develop new models to support trading and participates in the analysis of strategies designed to further the Districts presence in current or emerging markets. Acts as a liaison between the front office, system operations and the real-time services provider. Lead software & services procurement and contract administration. Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures and quality standards.

End User Support- Provides 24x7 on-call support for applications, transaction processing and hardware support to end users consisting of Power Purchasers, EP&T staff, Generation, System Operations and Control System Engineering. Serves as system administrator / subject matter expert for a variety of EPT business applications or functions. Provides District-wide training on EPT applications.

Middle/Back Office Support - Develops and supports systems utilized by the District's middle and back offices, including those systems dedicated to credit reporting, index processing and billing/invoicing.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

Reports To
Manager - Trading Systems

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree B.A./B.S. from a college or university) in a technical or quantitative area such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance or equivalent; required. or

equivalent combination of education and experience. required. and

Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

8+ years experience as a Power Business Technology Analyst I/II/III or closely related experience in systems analysis/design and development required. and
Utility industry experience preferred. and
Experience in energy planning and trading strongly preferred.


BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)