Short-Term Energy Forecasting Specialist

EDP; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP, a global energy company, is recruiting a Market Modeling Specialist in Lisbon. You will generate and validate day-ahead and intraday forecasts for electricity load and surplus generation, monitor deviations, and refine forecasting models.

You will extract data for monitoring and regulatory needs while driving process improvements and automation across teams. The role requires 3–8 years of experience, advanced time series forecasting, Python, SQL, and Power BI, with familiarity in GCP/Azure

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in a similar field or analyst function.
• Advanced knowledge of time series forecasting.
• Advanced knowledge of Python applied to time series forecasting.
• Proficiency in SQL and Power BI (DAX).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with energy markets/sector.
• Strong attention to detail and process orientation.
• Analytical mindset with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to translate analyses into insights for top management.

Responsibilities

• Generate and validate short-term (day-ahead/intraday) forecasts for electricity load and surplus generation across geographies.
• Monitor forecast deviations, analyze root causes, and propose improvement measures.
• Maintain and develop forecasting models to reduce forecast deviations, including recalibration and exogenous variables.
• Extract and prepare data for regulatory reporting and business monitoring.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes, including automation and standardization.
• Collaborate with other areas to develop shared processes and methodologies.

Skills

Time series forecasting

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication and storytelling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI (DAX)

GCP

Azure

Job description

EDP, a global energy company, is recruiting a Market Modeling Specialist in Lisbon. You will generate and validate day-ahead and intraday forecasts for electricity load and surplus generation, monitor deviations, and refine forecasting models.

You will extract data for monitoring and regulatory needs while driving process improvements and automation across teams. The role requires 3–8 years of experience, advanced time series forecasting, Python, SQL, and Power BI, with familiarity in GCP/Azure