Solar Resource & Yield Lead: Modeling & Innovation

TotalEnergies Group; Palaiseau; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Total Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Solar Resource & Yield Engineer to lead solar resource assessment activities and develop numerical models. This role involves overseeing accuracy and reliability while coordinating efforts with diverse teams across the organization.

The ideal candidate should have 6 to 10 years of experience, solid data analysis skills, and a background in machine learning to drive innovation in solar energy projects.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of professional experience.
• Solid understanding of data analysis and modeling techniques.
• Experience with machine learning applied to physical models is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead solar resource assessment activities.
• Drive tasks for modeling support requests.
• Contribute to numerical model development.
• Stay updated on trends and innovations in solar energy.
• Collaborate with internal customers to meet operational needs.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Modeling techniques

Machine learning expertise

Mentorship

Outils

Statistical modeling tools

Meteorological data platforms

Description du poste

The Power technical line within OneTech supports the Company’s technological ambitions in the digitalization of the renewable energy value chain. It brings together cross-domain expertise (scientific and digital) to deliver digital products with the goal of maximizing both the performance and value of renewable assets (solar, wind, energy storage).

The organization is structured around four platforms, including the Origination & Design Platform.

The products developed within this platform are designed to improve project design, energy yield assessments, and cost optimization, ultimately maximizing the value of our renewable energy projects and future assets. By design, these domains are data intensive and require integration of most advanced digital solutions.

Within this platform, you will join the Solar Resource & Yield team, which supports the development of solar energy activities across TotalEnergies. You will contribute your expertise to develop advanced modeling tools dedicated to solar resource assessment and photovoltaic power generation forecasting.

Your contribution will help transform scientific advances and models developed by the team into robust operational solutions deployed across TotalEnergies’ renewable energy businesses.

Activities

As Solar Resource & Yield Engineer, you will focus on Resource Assessment and will be responsible for the design and development of numerical models for solar resource projection and analysis of solar meteorological data. These models are critical for supporting project development and optimizing asset operations across the electricity value chain.

Acting as a technical referent you will coordinate activities of the team, ensuring alignment and delivery of high quality solutions to internal stakeholders and business units.

Your day-to-day activities will include :

• Lead the activity on solar resource assessment, participating to the technological roadmap, its execution and guiding the team’s efforts.
• Drive solar resource assessment tasks for urgent modeling support requests from business units and OneTech partners.
• Contribute hands-on to numerical model development, applying your expertise to improve accuracy and reliability.
• Stay at the forefront of innovation by reviewing scientific literature, monitoring emerging trends, and actively participating in leading conferences.
• Represent TotalEnergies in international collaborations, including IEA PVPS Task 16, strengthening our position in the global solar community.
• Collaborate closely with internal customers and cross-functional teams to ensure models meet operational and development needs.
• Use advanced tools and technologies, including statistical modeling, machine learning, and meteorological dataplatforms, to deliver robust solutions.

Candidate Profile

You hold a PhD or are a professional with at least 10 years of experience in solar resource assessment within industry, or you are a researcher with publications in atmospheric science, meteorology, renewable energy systems physics, computer vision, or advanced statistics. You are passionate about innovation and scientific advancement.

You possess strong technical expertise in the modeling of atmospheric phenomena related to solar energy.

You have proven experience in the development of scientific software using Python.

You are comfortable with data analysis, modeling techniques, and the handling of large meteorological datasets.

You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of French is a plus.

Your excellent interpersonal and coordination skills, team spirit, curiosity, and proactive approach to problem-solving will be key assets for success in this role.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

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