SESCO
Quantitative Research and Trading Intern
Pittsburgh +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 12, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States - Education
- Undergrad or master's in a technical discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics, Engineering) or equivalent professional experience with progressive responsibilities.
About the job
Supports SESCO’s trading team by researching electricity markets and developing quantitative tools and models for trading decisions.
What you'll do
- Research power system design, supply and demand, and market pricing trends; analyze market drivers such as weather, load, fuel costs, outages, and transmission constraints.
- Support systematic trade strategy development and identify energy trading opportunities.
- Assist with network modeling, economic dispatch, linear optimization, and ad hoc analysis during live market hours.
What they ask for
- Strong foundation in statistics and programming (Python or similar).
- Ability to develop predictive models and market simulations.
- Analytical curiosity and strong problem-solving skills.
Nice to have
- Prior knowledge of the power market is helpful but not required.
Tools
Python
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