Energy-Economic Modeler

EPRI Europe DAC; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for a talented researcher to join its Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group. This role involves conducting advanced research into decarbonization strategies and managing international projects. The candidate will work in a flexible environment, collaborating with experts and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in a technical field is required.
• Experience with energy sector modeling and analyses.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Aufgaben

• Conduct technical research and develop solutions for energy decarbonization.
• Manage projects ensuring technical and financial milestones.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and prepare research reports.

Kenntnisse

Research and analysis

Technical communication

Project management

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

GAMS

AMPL

Matlab

R

Python

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21.06.2025

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:Conducts research in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields.Key Responsibilities and Requirements: -Works independently on technical activities without direct supervision. -Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team. -Demonstrates responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required. -Applies technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. -Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Additional Requirements: -Has developed relationships with primary advisors to a research area. -Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International. -Communicates strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, potential members and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops and conferences. -Continues to communicate work across EPRI programs to make sure parallel work is informed. -May provide oversight of a project team to assure technical and financial milestones are met. -Organizes the external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget. -Supports the planning and execution of complex project work within the technical department to meet member/client objectives; prepares and presents research reports. -Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets and resources. -Begin interfacing with national and international technical networks (e.g, manufacturers, consultants, academia and research organizations). -Supports proposal efforts and new promotional work. -Develops research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities. This will include solving customer problems, producing insights and information vital to the members, and delivering information in a manner that members and customers can and will apply. -Continues to provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.

Description

:Conducts research in complex, high impact technical or scientific fields.Key Responsibilities and Requirements: -Works independently on technical activities without direct supervision. -Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team. -Demonstrates responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required. -Applies technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. -Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Additional Requirements: -Has developed relationships with primary advisors to a research area. -Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International. -Communicates strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, potential members and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops and conferences. -Continues to communicate work across EPRI programs to make sure parallel work is informed. -May provide oversight of a project team to assure technical and financial milestones are met. -Organizes the external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget. -Supports the planning and execution of complex project work within the technical department to meet member/client objectives; prepares and presents research reports. -Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets and resources. -Begin interfacing with national and international technical networks (e.g, manufacturers, consultants, academia and research organizations). -Supports proposal efforts and new promotional work. -Develops research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities. This will include solving customer problems, producing insights and information vital to the members, and delivering information in a manner that members and customers can and will apply. -Continues to provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.

Additional Job Information:

Role/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group at EPRI (), a team of leading climate economists and energy-economic modelers. You will source and prepare datasets, build and extend energy-economic models, and conduct economic analyses to address research questions around electric sector and economy-wide decarbonization in the Middle East, U.S., and other countries. You will prepare slide decks, reports, and briefings, and present research findings to a wide variety of audiences. This position supports new EPRI modeling work in the Middle East, as well as supporting our existing U.S. energy-economic modeling.

The ESCA team offers the opportunity to work with established experts in a stimulating and innovative environment to tackle key research questions in collaboration with electric companies and Government partners. You will have autonomy in project work while collaborating with a broader team, with input over your hours and schedule in a flexible work environment. This position is based in either Dubai, Ireland, Spain, Germany, or any other EU country where EPRI Europe operates. You can choose to work remote, or out of EPRI’s offices in Dubai or Dublin.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate would have:

• An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in electrical engineering, operations research, energy resources, economics, computer science, systems engineering or related education;
• Experience in building and running an energy sector simulation or optimization model; experience with buildings, transportation, or industry modeling at the country level is a plus;
• Experience conducting analyses to answer market, policy, and/or technology research questions for energy sector stakeholders;
• Experience with at least one high-level modeling system for mathematical programming, optimization, and economics, such as GAMS, AMPL, Matlab, R, Python, or similar educational experience;
• Familiarity with international energy datasets from the IEA and other sources a plus;
• Excellent research and writing skills; strong oral communications skills; ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• A positive attitude, comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.
• Experience and interest in developing and contributing to cutting-edge research and communicating transfer of knowledge;
• Experience with or interest in project budgeting, scheduling, creating written deliverables.

Some international travel (10-15%) is expected to support conferences, meetings, and company visits.

EPRI is committed to complying with the regulatory framework governing export control, consisting of international treaties, U.S. laws, regulations and trade sanctions, and where applicable, foreign laws governing export control. These include the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Part 810 nuclear export regulations, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). It is a critical requirement of this role that the successful candidate will have to work with export-controlled technology / information. As a result, prior to applying for this role, please ensure you satisfy yourself as to your ability to access such export-controlled technology / information without further authorization from government.

EPRI is committed to complying with the regulatory framework governing export control, consisting of international treaties, U.S. laws, regulations and trade sanctions, and where applicable, foreign laws governing export control. These include the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Part 810 nuclear export regulations, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). It is a critical requirement of this role that the successful candidate will have to work with export-controlled technology / information. As a result, prior to applying for this role, please ensure you satisfy yourself as to your ability to access such export-controlled technology / information without further authorization from government.