Grid Strategy & Modeling Analyst

Octopus Energy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy is seeking a grid analyst to map, model and optimise electricity grids across multiple markets. You will use diverse modelling techniques to inform capex decisions and shape the energy system for customers in the UK and beyond.

Your work includes techno‑economic analysis, interconnection studies and exploring non‑wire solutions such as flexibility and BESS. You should bring a strong energy systems background, hands‑on experience with PSCAD/PSSE/PowerFactory, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Strong background in energy systems, or an educational background in electrical engineering or power system modelling.
• Advanced power flow modelling expertise (PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory, PandaPower) and knowledge of non-linear optimization.
• Knowledge of linear, economic modelling (Plexos) is a plus.
• Experience with DERs, medium and high voltage grids and utility-scale energy projects.
• Deep understanding of energy economics and grid infrastructure principles; ability to derive insights from large energy datasets.
• Enjoys starting from scratch, proactively finding data, and iterating quickly.
• Natural curiosity and passion for grid and energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Grid assessment: map, analyze, and model grids across markets to inform capex strategy and prioritise non-wire solutions.
• Techno-economic and electrical power-flow modelling to define optimal resource mix against objectives (grid constraints, LOLE, LCOE).
• Technical assessment of grid solutions for quality and stability, focusing on non-wire options (flexibility and BESS).
• Support grid investment plan development or IRP designs for technical sign-off.
• Interconnection analysis: evaluate grid constraints and queues.
• Interest in expanding into commercial modelling.

Skills

Energy systems

Power system modeling

PSCAD

PSSE

PowerFactory

PandaPower

Non-linear optimization

DERs

Grid infrastructure

Economic modelling

Education

Electrical engineering

Power system modelling background

Tools

Python

Databricks

Kubernetes

Terraform

Streamlit

Airflow

CircleCI

Parquet/Delta on S3

Spark

DBT

Job description

Octopus Energy is seeking a grid analyst to map, model and optimise electricity grids across multiple markets. You will use diverse modelling techniques to inform capex decisions and shape the energy system for customers in the UK and beyond.

Your work includes techno‑economic analysis, interconnection studies and exploring non‑wire solutions such as flexibility and BESS. You should bring a strong energy systems background, hands‑on experience with PSCAD/PSSE/PowerFactory, and familiarity with