Resource Adeuqacy & Resilience Specialist

TN Germany; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Resource Adequacy & Resilience Specialist, where you'll engage with top experts in the energy sector. This remote role offers the chance to build and extend critical models that influence decarbonization strategies across various regions. You'll tackle vital research questions while enjoying flexibility in your work environment. With opportunities for international travel, this position is perfect for those eager to contribute to innovative research and collaborate with industry leaders. Embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact in the electric sector!

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in relevant fields such as electrical engineering or economics.
• Experience in energy sector simulation and optimization models.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Source and prepare datasets for resource adequacy and resilience models.
• Conduct analyses to address research questions in the electric sector.
• Collaborate with electric companies and government partners.

Kenntnisse

Energy sector simulation

Optimization models

Research and writing skills

Oral communication skills

Project budgeting

Ausbildung

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Masters or PhD in Operations Research

Masters or PhD in Economics

Masters or PhD in Computer Science

Masters or PhD in Systems Engineering

Tools

Python

Plexos

GAMS

AMPL

Matlab

R

Jobbeschreibung

Resource Adequacy & Resilience Specialist, remote, Germany

This role involves joining the Transmission Operations and Planning Group at EPRI, a team of leading power system analysts and energy-economic modelers. The successful candidate will source and prepare datasets, build and extend resource adequacy and resilience models, and conduct adequacy analyses to address research questions around the electric sector, interconnection, and economy-wide decarbonization in various regions including the Middle East and U.S.

The position offers the opportunity to work with established experts in a stimulating environment, tackling key research questions in collaboration with electric companies and government partners. Flexibility is provided in terms of hours and location, with options to work remotely or from offices in Dublin or Dubai, based in Ireland, Spain, Germany, France, UAE, or other EU countries where EPRI Europe operates.

Ideal Candidate

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in electrical engineering, operations research, energy resources, economics, computer science, systems engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in building and running energy sector simulation or optimization models; familiarity with resource adequacy or reliability assessment is a plus.
• Experience conducting analyses for policy, regulatory, market, or technology research questions relevant to the energy sector.
• Understanding of capacity markets, resource accreditation, or resource adequacy assessments in European or Middle Eastern contexts.
• Proficiency with modeling systems such as Python, Plexos, GAMS, AMPL, Matlab, R, or similar.
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Positive attitude, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in developing and contributing to cutting-edge research and knowledge transfer.
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and creating deliverables.

International travel (15-20%) may be required for conferences, meetings, and visits.

Note: The role involves working with export-controlled technology and information. Applicants should ensure they can access such information legally before applying.