Senior Power Modeller

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Power Modeller to lead the development and maintenance of long-term power market models. You will collaborate with analytical teams and develop modelling capabilities to meet new market demands. Ideal candidates will have expert model development skills, understand wholesale power systems, and possess excellent communication abilities. The role is full-time with flexible working options and comes with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Qualifications

• Expert level capability in model development using PLEXOS or similar software.
• Experience modelling wholesale power markets and revenue modelling of power generation projects.
• Good business acumen with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of long-term power market modelling.
• Work closely with analysts to support long-term investment decisions.
• Research and maintain fundamental models for various power markets.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure modelling approaches are appropriate.
• Support junior colleagues in developing their skills.

Skills

Model development using PLEXOS

Modelling wholesale power markets

Good business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Experience in Databricks or Python

Job description

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Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Edinburgh, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: €65,300 - €97,900/£50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Energy Economics, within SSE Energy Markets (EM), acts as the internal economic advisor to the Energy business units of the SSE Group. The Power Modelling team is the centre of expertise for modelling within Energy Economics. Power Modelling supports the other areas of Energy Economics in delivering long-term scenario-based forecasts of power prices and asset revenues. These forecasts are endorsed by SSE's Group Executive Committee for use to support the appraisal of opportunities and the valuation of investments.

This role will have a key responsibility in acting as a technical lead supporting the Power Modelling team. It is an ideal opportunity for a modelling expert to broaden and deepen the long-term Power Fundamentals modelling available to Energy Economics in both GB/ISEM, as well as internationally.

The Senior Power Modeller will research and develop modelling capability for new market needs, technologies, system services and networks, as well as working to package and refine their work into robust toolsets which our colleagues can depend upon to let them provide deeper insight.

You will

• Play a lead role in the development and maintenance of Energy Economics' long-term power market modelling.
• Work closely with Energy Economics colleagues who provide the commercial analytical support required to underpin long-term investment decisions, asset valuations and other strategic decision-making. Ensuring that delivery of our service meets their needs, and incorporating their feedback into the development of the product.
• Research, develop, and maintain long-term fundamental models for a range of power markets and purposes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure modelling approaches and assumptions are up-to-date and appropriate.
• Support junior colleagues in the modelling team in developing their skills. Promote and explain our modelling to wider business colleagues.

You have

• Expert level capability in model development using PLEXOS or similar software - able to understand the drivers of a model, extrapolate impacts, and triage problems.
• Experience modelling wholesale power markets/systems, and revenue modelling of power generation projects. Detailed knowledge of electricity markets (GB, ISEM or similar), or able to demonstrate the applicability of your knowledge of a relevant sector. Consideration will be given to a similar level of demonstrably transferrable experience.
• Good business acumen, and commercial awareness; able to focus on the commercial implications of insights obtained through modelling.
• Excellent communication skills - able to distil down the meaning of complex material and mechanisms into simple clear explanations and useful takeaways suitable for non-expert audiences.
• Experience in Databricks, Python, or computer/data science more generally, would also be beneficial.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 3451523 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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