Senior/Junior Energy Modeller & Software Developer

AFRY; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Central Oslo office

International teamwork

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

AFRY in Oslo is hiring a developer/modeller to contribute to BID3, a leading European power market model. You will engage in detailed hydro modelling, optimisation and software development while collaborating with international clients and AFRY experts.

The role offers exposure to energy markets, consulting assignments, and career growth within AFRY's Nordic and European network. Flexible arrangements and a central Oslo office are available.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Master's degree or PhD in STEM, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Programming experience in Python, C#, or similar languages.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in an international environment.

Skills

Python

C#

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in STEM

Tools

Mosel

Gurobi

GAMS

AMPL

Pyomo

Job description

Job Description

Join AFRY's BID3 Models team in Oslo and help shape the future of electricity market modelling. BID3 is one of Europe's leading power market models, used by transmission system operators, utilities, traders, policymakers and major energy companies to analyse electricity markets, value assets and support investment decisions. Our client base spans many of the most influential organisations in the energy sector, and we work closely with users across Europe and beyond.

The Oslo team plays a key role in the development of BID3, with a particular focus on advanced hydro power modelling and optimisation in the Nordics and Brazil. We are currently undertaking several exciting client-driven developments to further improve our detailed hydro modelling capabilities, including cascade modelling and stochastic dynamic programming (SDDP) approaches used to calculate water values. Our team works with all the Nordic TSOs and some of the largest power producers and consumers in the Nordics and Brazil.

We are hiring one developer/modeller with 1-4 years of experience to strengthen our team. You will contribute directly to the development of BID3 while also having opportunities to participate in consulting assignments, collaborate with leading energy companies, and help solve some of the most challenging problems facing the energy transition.

This is primarily a software development and modelling role, but it also offers the opportunity to work directly with clients and energy market experts across AFRY's international network.

What We're Looking For

We believe curiosity, enthusiasm and problem-solving ability are more important than already knowing everything. If you enjoy tackling challenging analytical problems and are excited by energy markets, optimisation and software development, we'd love to hear from you.

We think you'll be a great fit if you are interested in at least two of the following areas and eager to learn more about the third:

• Mathematical modelling and optimisation
• Energy markets and energy systems
• Software development

Qualifications

Required

• 1-4 years of relevant professional experience
• Master's degree or PhD in STEM, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Programming experience in Python, C#, or similar languages
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in an international environment

Beneficial

• Experience with optimisation modelling
• Experience with Mosel, Gurobi, GAMS, AMPL, Pyomo or similar optimisation frameworks
• Familiarity with electricity markets, hydro power systems or energy modellingExperience working in a software development team

What We Offer

• Work on one of Europe's leading power market models
• Direct exposure to major energy companies, TSOs and policymakers
• The opportunity to help develop cutting-edge hydro modelling and optimisation techniques
• Modern development practices and tools in a collaborative software engineering environment
• Collaboration with experts in energy markets, power systems and software development
• A combination of software development, quantitative modelling and consulting work
• An international working environment with colleagues and clients across Europe
• Significant opportunities for learning, mentoring and professional growth
• Flexible working arrangements and a modern office in central Oslo
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Application deadline

1 November 2026

For questions about the role, please contact:

• Geir Brønmo, Senior Principal Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
• Yuval Regev, Senior Consultant Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Additional Information

Who are we?

AFRY Management Consulting provides services across the entire sustainable energy value chain, drawing on deep technical expertise, extensive industry experience, and detailed market insight. We are a leading provider of consulting services to Nordic and European energy companies, transmission and distribution system operators, energy-intensive industries, financial institutions, and public authorities. In Norway, we deliver long-term analyses of the Nordic power market, evaluate energy and climate policy instruments, and provide decision-making support for strategic initiatives and due diligence processes.

AFRY Management Consulting in Norway has approximately 25 employees, most of whom are based at our office in central Oslo. This position is affiliated with the Oslo office. We also have an office in Trondheim. Through AFRY Management Consulting’s network of more than 20 offices across Europe, the United States, and Asia, we collaborate closely with around 700 international colleagues serving clients worldwide. As part of the global AFRY Group, we also have access to 18,000 engineers, designers, and consultants specializing in infrastructure, digitalization, industry, and energy. The AFRY Group is headquartered in Sweden and employs approximately 900 people in Norway.

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