Disney Seeks Energy Trader as Big Firms Try to Curb Energy Costs

Walt Disney Co. is looking for an energy trader as major corporations grow more shrewd about controlling their energy costs.

A new job posting shows Disney is looking to hire a full-time energy trader based in Orlando, Florida. The successful candidate will buy power on an hourly and daily basis, secure favorable pricing and help keep one of the world’s largest tourism destinations reliably powered.

Corporations are becoming increasingly proactive about managing their energy costs. Instead of relying on brokers and locking in multiyear fixed-price contracts, more companies now want in-house traders who can navigate volatile power markets.

The trend ...