Research Analyst/Programme Associate- Power Modelling

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; New Delhi; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water in New Delhi seeks a Power Systems Modelling specialist to support transmission and distribution studies and renewable energy integration.

You will build and validate network models, run scenarios, and deliver policy-relevant insights for grid planning, market design, and flexible resources. Experience with ETAP, MATLAB, Python, and data from GRID-INDIA or RLDCs is valued; collaboration with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems.
• Experience in power system modelling and data analysis.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/ETAP/Python for simulations and analysis.
• Ability to leverage datasets from GRID-INDIA, RLDC, CTU, CEA, SLDC/STU for research design.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and communicating with regulators and utilities.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to interpret modelling outputs.
• Knowledge of power market regulations, grid codes, and interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out power system simulation studies for inter- and intra-state transmission networks and distribution systems.
• Design and simulate modelling scenarios capturing congestion, voltage, and frequency challenges.
• Analyse data related to high renewable energy penetration and hosting capacity to inform policy insights.
• Coordinate with departments to gather data, validate assumptions, and deliver implementable solutions.
• Track policy, regulatory, and market developments and perform literature reviews.
• Develop understanding of public datasets to identify data gaps and structure analyses.
• Produce reports, briefs, and presentations and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Engage with market participants and policymakers on renewables, storage bidding, and grid services.

Skills

Power system modelling

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Python scripting

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ETAP

DigSILENT

PSCAD

PSSE

Excel

Python

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water | Full time

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Terms of Reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale

We actively promote leadership by initiative

We celebrate talent and ambition

You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow

You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations

Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW

You will get above-market remuneration

We provide a safe space for all

At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered

Team/ Focus area

Power Markets

Location

Reporting to

Duration

Full-time

Purpose

The Indian power sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The increasing share of renewable energy, growing electrification of demand, and emerging technologies require robust planning, flexible grids, and reliable power system infrastructure. Ensuring a stable, resilient, and cost-effective power system will demand advanced planning models, dynamic regulations, new business models, and efficient system operations.

To address these challenges, the CEEW team undertakes transmission and distribution network studies to inform infrastructure planning, grid operations, and system strengthening measures. Our work includes power flow analyses, contingency assessments, hosting capacity evaluations, and techno-economic assessments of emerging solutions such as energy storage and grid support technologies. We also track and analyse market developments, including tariff trends and bidding outcomes for solar, wind, and battery storage projects, to inform evidence-based recommendations.

The candidate in this role will focus on power system modelling, covering both transmission and distribution networks. They will conduct quantitative analyses, develop and validate network models, and provide actionable insights to enable reliable integration of renewable energy. The candidate will work extensively with commercial power system analysis tools such as ETAP, and leverage CEEW’s internal data analytics platforms to deliver high-quality research outputs. Familiarity with renewable energy and battery energy storage bidding mechanisms will be an added advantage.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Primary Responsibilities

Carry out power system simulation studies for inter- and intra-state transmission networks, as well as distribution system studies, to identify infrastructure needs and assess the role of different supply- and demand-side resources including decentralized renewable energy and energy storage in achieving a clean, reliable and cost-effective power system.

Design and simulate modelling scenarios for both transmission and distribution systems, capturing their respective operational challenges such as congestion, voltage management and frequency stability. Analyze model outputs to distill policy, regulatory and market design insights that enable grid-support services from distributed resources and inform effective system planning.

Analyse data related to high renewable energy penetration (net load variability, transmission bottlenecks and losses, distribution-level hosting capacity, transmission outages/loss of load, flexibility requirements, and other grid management issues). Identify mitigation strategies in the form of technology solutions, regulatory and market enablers, and innovative procurement mechanisms, including those linked to storage and distributed generation.

Coordinate with relevant departments and stakeholders to gather data, validate assumptions, and incorporate feedback, ensuring robust and credible modelling inputs as well as practical, implementable solutions.

Continuously track policy, regulatory, and market developments in the power sector, and conduct rigorous literature reviews to identify emerging challenges and opportunities that warrant modelling and analysis.

Develop an in-depth understanding of publicly available datasets (such as those from GRID-INDIA, RLDCs, CTU, CEA, SLDCs, and STUs) to identify data gaps, prioritise research questions, and structure analyses in a systematic manner.

Produce high-quality research reports, policy briefs, blogs, and presentations, and effectively communicate findings and recommendations during stakeholder consultations and engagements.

Conduct and support regular interactions with stakeholders, including state load dispatch centres, transmission utilities, discoms, regulators, and research organisations, to understand sectoral needs and challenges, gather system data and modelling inputs, validate assumptions, and share findings and recommendations.

Engage with market participants and policymakers to discuss emerging issues such as renewable energy and battery storage bidding outcomes, grid-support service mechanisms, and flexibility requirements.

Assist the team in planning and organising stakeholder consultations, webinars, and other engagement events to facilitate knowledge exchange and build consensus on key recommendations.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

A master’s/bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems/Power Engineering/ Energy Engineering and related fields

Any certifications related to power system modelling would be desirable

1-2 years of relevant experience for Research Analyst and 3-4 years for Programme Associate; candidates with strong research skills but with lesser experience may also be considered

Experience in power system modelling using software such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, DigSILENT, PSCAD, PSSE

Proficiency in using tools such as Excel and Python for analysis

Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in power system analysis tools (such as ETAP) for transmission and distribution network studies.

Strong ability to map, interpret, and leverage publicly available datasets from GRID-INDIA, RLDC, CTU, CEA, SLDC/STU and other institutional sources to inform research design and analysis priorities.

Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including utilities, regulators, and market participants.

Good understanding of power market regulations, grid codes, interconnection requirements, system operations, and resource adequacy planning in both Indian and international contexts.

Ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools and analytical techniques to manage, process, and derive insights from large datasets.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and deliver outputs in a time-bound manner.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex modelling results into actionable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders.

Familiarity with renewable energy and battery storage bidding processes will be an added advantage.

If you want to shape the future of power markets in India, this is the place for you!

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.