Energy Engineer as Senior Model Developer in Essen

Energy Jobline ZR; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy company in Essen is seeking a Senior Model Developer for Power Trading. You will optimize a portfolio of large-scale batteries and implement advanced mathematical models. The role requires a university degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years of experience in short-term power markets. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in energy trading, and proficiency in Python. Enjoy benefits such as a hybrid work model, personal growth opportunities, and support for family services.

Leistungen

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Sabbatical opportunities

Personal growth programs

Family service support

Health offers

Employee share programme

Pension scheme

Free parking

Bicycle leasing

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years experience in short-term power markets.
• Proven optimization skills in Python.
• Experience in energy trading is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Optimize portfolio of large-scale batteries and flexible assets.
• Design and implement advanced mathematical models.
• Align with power portfolio needs while adhering to market requirements.

Kenntnisse

Optimization problems

Analytical thinking

Python

Energy trading knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication in English

Knowledge of another European language

Ausbildung

University degree in energy economics, engineering, or natural sciences

Tools

Mathematical modeling software

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Description

Energy Engineer as Senior Model Developer – Power Trading (f/m/d) E.ON Energy Markets GmbH is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen. Our main purpose is to coordinate access to trading markets for our regional business units, to bundle the associated chances and risks plus to provide innovative services. Our core competencies include portfolio strategies, risk management and data processing.

With activities in various European countries, we shape the future of energy. At E.ON matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that make us stronger.

Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture
To create equal opportunities for everyone we offer our positions in full or part-time. Seize the chance to become part of our E.ON Energy Markets GmbH team in Essen as soon as possible and apply online now as Senior Model Developer - Flexibility Trading (f/m/d). Create perspectives not only for the future of E.ON, but also for your own.

We can't wait to meet you, because none of us is as strong as all of us.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Model Developer in our Short-term Flex & Algo Trading function, you take a key role in shaping and optimizing our portfolio of large‑scale batteries and other flexible assets.
• You design, implement, and continuously advance mathematical models that drive long‑term flexibility value analysis and underpin strategic investment decisions.
• You develop, own, and further enhance optimization algorithms across multiple market channels – ensuring the optimal operation of batteries and other assets on energy and flexibility markets across different countries.
• You proactively align with our evolving power portfolio needs and bring deep expertise into the commercial and technical requirements of balancing products across various markets.
• You contribute to the development of innovative customer propositions (e.g. in e‑mobility, PV or battery solutions for B2B and B2C) and play a central role in international projects to launch and scale new products.

Qualifications

• You have a university degree in energy economics, engineering, natural sciences or comparable studies.
• You have a passion for solving optimization problems with a strongly analytical and structured way of thinking as well as proven modelling skills in Python.
• You have a minimum of 5 years working experience in short‑term power markets in Europe, including day‑ahead, intraday, and balancing markets.
• You have several years of professional experience in energy trading, ideally in optimizing batteries or other flexible assets on the energy markets is a plus.
• You demonstrate willingness to take on responsibility and deliver valuable solutions while taking personal pride in the quality of your work.
• You enjoy working in a diverse team across the E.ON organization in Europe.
• You have excellent spoken and written communication skills in English, good command of another European is seen as a plus.

Benefits

• Flexibility: hybrid work model, flexible working times, sabbatical or additional vacation opportunities allowing great work‑life balance.
• Working from abroad: up to 20 days in the European economic area.
• Flat hierarchies: interdisciplinary and very cooperative working style providing room for own ideas.
• Modern work environment: workplace according to digital and ergonomic standards.
• Personal growth: life‑long independent learning making use of a broad range of opportunities working with the newest technology and state of the art trainings.
• Family service support: services in the areas of childcare, holiday care, nursing support or everyday assistance.
• Nutrition & Health: wide selection of fresh meals and drinks in our subsidised bistro and canteen as well as various health offers (e.g. physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, mental health).
• Corporate Benefits: employee share programme, pension scheme, employee discounts, special insurances (and much more).
• A central location: very good public transport connection, free parking and charging points for e‑vehicles.
• Individual mobility: private car and bicycle leasing.

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